Solomon Asante admits semi-final clash against Al Merreikh is still open despite 2-1 defeat

Ghana and TP Mazembe winger Solomon Asante admits there is still a lot of football left in their semi-final clash against Al Merreikh despite a 2-1 loss in the first leg in Sudanese.

Bakri Babeker scored a crucial late goal to give Al Merreikh the advantage after the first leg of their CAF Champions League semi-final against TP Mazembe, winning 2-1.

Francis Coffie capitalised on a poor Robert Kidiaba clearance to put the hosts ahead after 41 minutes in Sudan.

That strike looked set to be enough to send Al Merreikh into the second leg with the advantage, but Thomas Ulimwengu restored parity with an important away goal 13 minutes from time.

Babeker, though, pounced three minutes later to send Al Merreikh back in front.

Solomon Asante who is expected to play an influential role in the second leg admits there is still a lot of work to do.

“This is the CAF Champions League semi-final and fine details always decide the games,” Asante told GHANAsoccernet.com

“We know that there is still a lot of work to be done and we will work hard to make this ours.”

TP Mazembe will be looking to turn the tide when they welcome Al Merreikh to the Democratic Republic of Congo next weekend.