Iwuala Helps Esperance Land File-Extending thirty second League Title

Nigeria ahead Anayo Iwuala performed an necessary position, as he helped Esperance safe a record-extending thirty second Tunisian league title on the ultimate day of the season, Completesports stories.

Esperance have now being topped Tunisian league champions within the final six seasons.

Within the closing spherical of video games within the six-team playoffs, Esperance netted two late targets to seal a 2-1 comeback win in opposition to Ben Guerdane.

Iwuala who was launched into the sport within the 63rd minute for his 18th league look of the season, had a hand within the successful purpose scored deep in added time.

Fakhreddine Ouji gave Ben Guerdane the lead on six minutes which they held on for many a part of the sport.

With 5 minutes left Esperance equalized by means of Mohamed Hammouda earlier than Ilyes Chetti bought the winner within the 97th minute.

Iwuala drove into the field from the left-wing and virtually misplaced possession of the ball. However he managed to get well and slip a go to the onrushing Chetti who volleyed previous the customer’s keeper.

His Nigerian teammate Kingsley Eduwo was not within the match day squad for Esperance.

After 10 video games performed in opposition to the opposite 5 groups (on house and away bases), Esperance topped with 24 factors, simply two factors forward of second positioned US Monastir.

Esperance alongside US Monastir have certified for subsequent season’s CAF Champions League.

By James Agberebi