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TP Mazembe Edges Past Young Africans in Thrilling CAF Champions League Encounter
Lubumbashi, December 14, 2024 – TP Mazembe secured a 2-1 victory over Young Africans in a captivating CAF Champions League group stage match at the Stade du TP Mazembe. Despite Young Africans enjoying a greater share of possession (57%), TP Mazembe proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match was characterized by end-to-end action and numerous scoring opportunities for both sides. C. Fofana put TP Mazembe ahead in the 41st minute, expertly assisted by J. Radjabu. Young Africans pulled one back in the 90th minute, but it proved to be too little, too late.
Statistics highlighted a closely fought contest: Young Africans registered 16 shots (3 on target), compared to TP Mazembe’s 12 (2 on target). Both teams displayed a combative approach, with TP Mazembe committing 17 fouls and Young Africans 14. TP Mazembe received two yellow cards, while Young Africans received one. Ultimately, superior finishing secured the home victory for TP Mazembe.
Substitutions tp mazembe: at minute 23 Z. Soze came in and O. Badamassi went out., at minute 39 C. Fofana came in and G. Mujaya went out., at minute 77 A. Fabrice came in and M. Ngimbi went out.
Substitutions young africans: at minute 46 S. Aziz Ki came in and M. Yahya went out., at minute 46 C. Mzize came in and M. Nzengeli went out., at minute 49 K. Abubakar came in and D. Diarra went out., at minute 62 P. Dube came in and K. Musonda went out., at minute 77 C. Chama came in and D. Abuya went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
TP Mazembe
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Young Africans
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