Bizzare penalty that knocked Plateau United out of CAF Champions League

The Peace boys had a foot within the group phases of CAF’s elite membership competitors, however a name from the referee despatched them packing

Nigerian membership Plateau United had been knocked out of the CAF Champions League after a 1-0 loss towards Esperance de Tunis.

Plateau United secured a first-leg benefit after they beat Esperance 2-1 on the MKO Abiola Stadium in Lagos.

Nevertheless, that they had a harder activity after they traveled to Tunisia to tackle Esperance on the Stade Olympique de Rades.

The Nigerians had been on the again foot from kickoff, as Esperance pushed onerous to attain. Nonetheless, the Peace boys held on robust, locking their protection line.

Goalkeeper Suraj Ayeleso was in prime form blocking all the things that got here his manner.

Sadly for Plateau United, they had been undone by the Egyptian referee Ibrahim Nourendinne, who awarded a penalty for a foul exterior the field.

Yep. The ‘so-called’ penalty awarded towards Plateau United. Unhappy stuff #CAFCLpic.twitter.com/wcRI48LdRs

— Jidechi Chidiezie 4 Peter Obi (@Jidechi_) October 15, 2022

Ben Rhomdane was readily available to complete from the spot and hand Esperance the 1-0 victory. It ended 2-2 on combination, however the Tunisians certified for the group phases due to the away purpose rule.