Petro de Luanda, the Angolan football powerhouse, has etched its name in the annals of CAF Champions League history with an unprecedented feat. The club, guided by the astute Portuguese tactician Alexandre Santos, has emerged as a formidable force not only in the Angolan championship but also on the continental stage.
Participating in Group C of the CAF Champions League, Petro de Luanda, featuring the talents of 22-year-old Angolan international Gilberto, demonstrated unwavering dominance.
The “yellow tide” showcased an impeccable performance under Santos’ guidance, securing 12 points in six matches with three wins and three draws, maintaining an unblemished record of zero losses.
What sets Petro de Luanda apart and into the history books of the CAF Champions League is their remarkable achievement of not conceding a single goal throughout the entire group stage.
This extraordinary defensive prowess distinguishes them as the first team in the tournament’s history to accomplish such a remarkable clean sheet record during this stage of the competition.
In their final group stage encounter, Petro de Luanda secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Etoile du Sahel, underscoring their unwavering determination and skill on the pitch.
This victory not only solidified their supremacy in Group C but also propelled them into the knockout stages with an air of invincibility.
While the club currently occupies the second position in the Angolan championship standings, a mere one point behind the leader Lunda Sul, Petro de Luanda’s historic achievement in the CAF Champions League resonates as a testament to their prowess and sets the stage for a compelling journey in the quest for continental glory.
🚨 RECORD HISTORIQUE !
Le Petro de Luanda est la première équipe de l’histoire de la Champions League à avoir encaissé AUCUN but en phase de poule. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/DCJoGF8PGw
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