“You really have a good team” – 32-time Tunisian champions pay respect to Nigeria’s Plateau United

The thrilling playoff showdown between the 2 African sides led to a controversial triumph for the Tunisians on Saturday

Reigning Tunisian champions Esperance Sportive de Tunisia has paid homage to NPFL representatives Plateau United following their CAF Champions League playoffs.

Esperance made it to the group stage of the continent’s premier membership competitors on the expense of Plateau United.

The 32-time Tunisian league winners defeated the previous Nigerian champions 1-0 at Stade Olympique de Radès, courtesy of a controversial late penalty transformed within the 81st minute of the conflict.

With the primary leg ending 2-1 in favour of Plateau United in Lagos final week, the playoff completed 2-2 on mixture, with Esperance progressing on the away-goal rule.

Plateau United will likely be disenchanted that the referee’s improper name denied them the prospect to go additional within the Champions League.

Whereas Esperance are in a jubilant temper, the Blood and Gold have recognised the stiff problem that Plateau United offered over the 2 legs of the playoffs.

And in a Tweet posted on the membership’s official Twitter deal with, Esperance confirmed their respect for the Jos-based aspect.

“You actually have a great workforce. We want you the most effective for the long run,” the short statement stated.

? You actually have a great workforce. We want you the most effective for the long run @plateau_united ❤️? pic.twitter.com/RltOCAGBFv

— Espérance de Tunis ❤️? الترجي التونسي (@ESTuniscom) October 16, 2022

Esperance are four-time winners of the CAF Champions League, with their newest triumph within the competitors coming in 2019.