Jonathan Sowah's first half strike propelled Medeama SC to record a slim 1-0 win over Remo Stars FC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League first preliminary round.
Coach Evans Adortey started the game with a strong XI with goalkeeper Felix Kyei in goal. Vincent Atinga, Derrick Fordjour, Jonathan Sowah and others, having missed their captain Kwesi Donsu.
The Mauves and Yellows started the game very well with some early incursions but weren't enough to secure them an early lead.
The opening fifteen minutes was goalless as Remo Stars looked really discipline at the back, with the mindset of avoiding an early goal.
Medeama SC finally broke the deadlock on the 20th minute with a beautiful strike from inform striker Jonathan Sowah. It finished 1-0 at half time.
Back from recess, the home team returned on a higher note as they kept on probing further in search of more goals with the aim of securing a huge win.
However, Sikiru Alimi came so close to securing the leveller for the Sky Blue Stars but his effort missed the post by inches. That was close!
The visitors looked really vulnerable as they had to succumb to series of pressure but still stood on their toes to prevent and block all shots directed in their goal.
Despite attacking with so much intent and purpose, Medeama couldn't score in the second phase of the game as it ended 1-0 after full time.
They will travel to Nigeria, Ogun State precisely for the return encounter on August 27, 2023.
