CAF CL: Midfielder Kwame Bonsu impressive as defending champions Esperance de Tunis weather the storm to seal qualification to the group stages

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko Kwame Bonsu was rock solid at the heart of midfield for the defending champions as they came from a goal down to defeat minors Elect Sports FC in the final round of the Caf champions league

Both sides entered the second leg at the back of a 1-1 stalemate in the first leg at Chad Republic

Esperance de Tunis needed to avoid defeat at home in order to book a place in the group stages to begin their title defence while opponents Elect Sports FC were also hoping for a win or score draw to shock the defending champions

Minors Elect Sports FC stormed the home side to take the lead in the 36th minute of the match as they lead to the interval with a one goal lead

Esperance de Tunis came into the second half fighting for lives as they were stirring at a shock elimination from the competition and controlled proceedings in the second half as well

Esperance de Tunis were given a life line in the 62nd minute after Ibrahim Ouattara had equalized as they chase the winner

Abdelraouf Benguit became the hero of the day after his 83rd minute strike sealed a 2-1 victory for Esperance de Tunis

Esperance de Tunis progressed to the group stages on a 3-2 aggregate over the minors Elect Sports FC

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai