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Chelsea reach African Champions League group stage

Posted On Sunday, 13th May 2012

Sports News of Sunday, 13 May 2012Source: GFA Debutants, Berekum Chelsea have sealed their place in the group stage of the African Champions League after eliminating Coton Sport on Sunday.

The former Ghanaian champions won 2-1 in Garoua after both sides drew goalless in the first leg a fortnight ago.

Striker Emmanuel Clottey and captain Abdul Basit scored for Chelsea as a Coton Sport pulled one back in between both goals.

Chelsea’s progress in the competition makes up for a disappointing run in the domestic Ghanaian league where they failed to successfully defend their title.

For reaching the mini-league phase, Chelsea will be guaranteed $400,000 prize money while Coton Sport will be given a second chance in the Confederation Cup.

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