Samartex have progressed to the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League after securing a 1-0 victory over Victoria United in Accra. This win, combined with their 1-0 triumph in the first leg in Cameroon, resulted in a 2-0 aggregate victory for the Ghanaian champions.

Isaac Afful emerged as the hero in the second leg, delivering a powerful left-footed strike that sealed the victory and dashed any hopes of a comeback for Victoria United.

With this crucial win, Samartex have set up a clash with Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in the final qualifying stage. Raja Casablanca, who advanced with a dominant win over ASGNN of Niger, bring significant experience to the competition.

Samartex will be aiming to make their debut in the group stage of the tournament, a milestone that Raja Casablanca have achieved numerous times. The upcoming encounter will determine which team advances to the prestigious and financially rewarding group stage, often referred to as the “money zone.”