Samartex Set to Clash with Raja Casablanca Following CAF Champions League Qualifying Triumph

Ghana Premier League champions Samartex have progressed to the next stage of the CAF Champions League qualifiers after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Cameroonian side Victoria United in Sunday’s second-leg clash in Accra. The win completed a 2-0 aggregate triumph for the Timber Giants, who had claimed a 1-0 first-leg victory in Cameroon.

The decisive moment came from Isaac Afful, whose stunning strike in the second half ensured Victoria United could not mount a comeback. With the victory, Samartex have booked their place in the final qualifying round, where they are set to face Moroccan heavyweights Raja Casablanca. The North African side advanced to this stage after an impressive win over ASGNN of Niger.

This upcoming showdown represents a significant milestone for Samartex, who are eyeing their debut in the CAF Champions League group stage—a stage Raja Casablanca have reached numerous times. The winner of this high-stakes clash will secure a spot in the group stage, often referred to as the “money zone” of African club football, where the financial rewards and continental exposure are at their peak.

Samartex will now turn their focus to preparing for this challenging encounter, aiming to make history for the Ghanaian club on the continental stage.