Samartex Depart for Morocco Ahead of Crucial CAF Champions League Second Leg Against Raja Casablanca
F.C. Samartex 1996 have left Ghana for Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of their highly anticipated second-leg clash in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League against Raja Casablanca.
The team is set to face off against the Moroccan giants after a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Samartex showed great resilience in the first leg, holding their own against Raja Casablanca, one of Africa’s most formidable clubs. Now, they travel to Morocco with the aim of securing a result that will see them advance to the group stages of the prestigious tournament for the first time in their history.
Emmanuel Mamah, the club’s forward, remains optimistic about their chances. Speaking ahead of the trip, Mamah expressed confidence in the team’s ability to pull off a positive result in Casablanca. “We are going there with determination and belief that we can make history for ourselves and for Ghana. It’s not going to be easy, but we are ready for the challenge,” he said.
The tie is delicately poised after the 2-2 draw, with Samartex needing either a win or a high-scoring draw to progress. Raja Casablanca, playing at home, will be a tough opponent, but Samartex are prepared to give their all to reach the next phase of the competition.
As the second leg approaches, all eyes will be on F.C. Samartex to see if they can defy the odds and secure their place among Africa’s elite clubs in the group stages of the CAF Champions League.