Patrick Victoire Handzongo emerged as the hero for Colombe Sportive, scoring a dramatic extra-time goal to seal a 2-1 victory over Victoria United and clinch their first-ever Super Cup title.
The match unfolded under the blistering sun at Mbappe Leppe Stadium on sunday November 24, where both teams were eager to add silverware to their cabinets.
Colombe struck first in the 16th minute when Zacharie Arthur Yene unleashed a stunning strike that left Victoria’s keeper, Parfait Djomeni, with no chance. This early goal set the tone for a fiercely contested encounter, as Colombe’s midfielders controlled the tempo with precise passing and intelligent movement. The first half will end on a 1-0 scoreline
The south doves displayed remarkable resilience in the first minutes of the second period. However, the reigning league champions, Victoria United, were not to be outdone. They launched a series of attacks, putting Colombe’s defense to the test. The turning point came in the 59th minute when goalkeeper Idrissou Nfor misjudged a pressing play from Nathan Douala, allowing Douala to slot home the equalizer and breathe new life into Victoria United.
With the score level, the boys of Felipe Moreno appeared to be aiming for penalties as fatigue set in among their players. Handzongo, a recent addition to the squad, was introduced as a substitute in the 73rd minute, and his impact was immediate.
With the match heading into extra time, Handzongo became the hero of the day. Just two minutes into the additional period, he found the back of the net with a deft finish that sent the Colombe faithful into raptures.
The late drama not only secured Colombe their first Super Cup title but also established themselves as a formidable force in domestic football.
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