Bibiani Gold Stars' CAF Champions League campaign has come to an end after a tough second leg against JS Kabylie of Algeria. Despite the CEO's earlier confidence, the team faced a difficult challenge away from home.
JSK Dominates Second Leg
Following a 2-0 defeat in the first leg in Ghana, Bibiani Gold Stars needed a strong performance in Algeria. However, JS Kabylie proved too strong, securing a dominant 5-0 victory. The match, played at the Hocine Aït Ahmed stadium, saw JSK take control early on, with Akhrib opening the scoring in the 7th minute. Veteran captain Ryad Boudebouz further extended their lead with a penalty.
Gold Stars Reduced to Ten Men
The task became even harder for Bibiani Gold Stars after Ankrah's dismissal, leaving them with ten men. JSK capitalized on their numerical advantage, adding three more goals in the second half. Merghem scored the third, followed by Akhrib's second of the match, and a late goal from Malki sealed the victory for the Algerian side.
JSK Advances to Face Monastir
With a comprehensive 7-0 aggregate score, JS Kabylie advances to the next round of the CAF Champions League, where they will face US Monastir of Tunisia. This North African derby promises to be a thrilling encounter, as both teams have demonstrated impressive form.
While the defeat is a setback for Bibiani Gold Stars, it provides valuable experience for the team on the continental stage. They will look to learn from this campaign and come back stronger in future competitions.