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Today in History: Kotoko edged TP Mazembe to emerge Africa champions

On 24th January, 1971, which is exactly 49 years today Asante Kotoko at the gigantic Tata Raphael stadium, in front of the head of state Zaire, Mobuto Seseko succeeded in beating their rivals T.P Englebert by 2-1 at their own backyard with splendid attack and solid defence, despite a 1-1 first leg in Kumasi.

Kotoko beat Englebert

Abukari put Kotoko ahead in the 12th min, before left winger Tshinabu put Englebert on level pegging in the 19th min.

Malik Jabir restored Asante Kotoko’s lead in 80 the minute, but just after Kotoko had finished celebrating their goal then the referee gave a penalty to the home team but Tshinabu, blew it over the bar to give Kotoko a sigh of relieve.

Robert Mensah should be credited for his wonderful saves in the ending minutes of the game to give the Porcupine Warriors a sweet revenge over opponent who had denied them the trophy in 1967.

T.P Englebert is now, T.P Mazembe, the reigning champions of Africa.

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The Champions Cup was renamed the CAF Champions League in 1997.

The starting line-up of Kotoko”Squad: Robert Mensah, Ben Kusi, Oliver Acquah, Odame, Brenya/ Bobie Ansah, Sunday, Sule, Yaw Sam,Abukari, Malik and Osumanu, Abukari Gariba, Malik Jabir.

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