Ghanaian international striker, Emmanuel Clottey is delighted to have played a part in Esperance Tunisia’s progression into the group phase of the CAF Champions League.

The Tunisian giants, who are one of the best clubs in Africa overcame a stubborn local side JSM Bejaia 1-0 in the return fixture at the Stade Olympique de Rades last weekend.

The Ghanaian forward who joined the Blood and Gold at the start of the season was introduced into the game in the 65th minute.

His partnership with Aoudahi provided a sharp attacking force which resulted in the only goal of the match scored by Khalil Chemmam through the spot kick in the 77th minute.

“I am very happy that we’ve managed to qualify to the money zone after a difficult win,” Clottey told yours truly on telephone.

“This is the second time that I will be playing at this stage of the competition and I’m grateful.

“We did it with Berekum Chelsea and it feels great to be at this stage again.

“I am confident we can go all the way to possibly win the title. It’s going to tough but impossible.

“We have been done before and we hope to do it again” he stressed.

Clottey joined Esperance on a three-year deal worth $1.5 million at the start of the season from Ghana’s Berekum Chelsea. The former goal king with Accra Great Olympics was a member of the Black Stars at the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.

He has been nominated alongside Andre Dede Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah for the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Best Footballer Award.

The SWAG Awards night has been scheduled for the last Saturday in June, barring any last minute change of date.