Audio By Carbonatix
FC Samartex 1996 played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Moroccan giants Raja Club Athletic in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round on Sunday, 15th September 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Mohammed Azrida headed in from a corner.
The Timber Giants responded swiftly, equalising in the 37th minute with a spectacular acrobatic effort from Francis Gyetuah.
Just before half-time, Samartex's pressure paid off. Forward Michael Ephson capitalised on a rebound from Isaac Afful’s long-range shot to give the home side a 2-1 lead.
After the break, Samartex continued to create chances but failed to extend their lead. Raja took advantage and levelled the score through a brilliant team move, finished by Mohammed Boulacsout.
With the tie now poised at 2-2, Samartex faces a tough challenge in the second leg at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca on Saturday, 21st September 2024. They will need a win to secure a spot in the group stage.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s creative industry must stop celebrating visibility and start building wealth
4 minutes -
Big Ozed releases ‘She-Devil’ video featuring Camidoh
10 minutes -
Five injured as armed robbers attack VIP JEOUN coaches in two highway ambushes
30 minutes -
Police arrest 52 over unlawful motorcycle racing in Accra
32 minutes -
MOMO loan defaulters can’t escape – MTN Ghana
35 minutes -
Mixed reactions in Volta Region over acquittal of ex-MASLOC boss
37 minutes -
Gabonese President departs Accra after concluding three-day state visit
40 minutes -
526 young people graduate from precision quality internship in Volta
44 minutes -
Strengthen partnerships to sustain fight against human trafficking – IJM
46 minutes -
Economic recovery should be measured by impact on citizens’ lives – Bokpin
47 minutes -
Government urged to integrate victim protection into anti-galamsey efforts
52 minutes -
Ghana’s trade surplus triples to GHS48bn in 2025
54 minutes -
Sam George distributes fertilisers to over 5,100 farmers at Ningo-Prampram
57 minutes -
297 GAF personnel receive flood relief
1 hour -
GIPA calls for infrastructure expansion to address post-harvest losses
1 hour