FC Samartex’s CAF Champions League campaign came to an end on Sunday after a 2-0 defeat to Raja Casablanca, eliminating them from the competition with a 4-2 aggregate score. The Ghana Premier League champions, had drawn the first leg 2-2 in Accra, but the Moroccans gained the upper hand at home. Marouane Zila opened the scoring just before half-time, putting ...
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 ...
Samartex General Manager Confirms Nurudeen Amadu Will Lead CAF Champions League Campaign. General Manager Edmund Ackah has affirmed the club’s unwavering confidence in coach Nurudeen Amadu, who led Samartex to their first-ever Ghana Premier League victory. Samartex clinched the title with 61 points in the recently concluded season, earning the right to represent Ghana in the next season’s CAF Champions ...
Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly secured their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title on Saturday night, defeating Espérance de Tunis 1-0 in the second leg of the final. The aggregate score finished 1-0 in Al Ahly’s favor, adding another chapter to their already dominant reign in African club football. The first leg in Tunis last week ended in a stalemate, setting ...
Today’s the big day. The final of the 2023/24 CAF Champions League is happening in Cairo, Egypt. Here’s a quick rundown: What’s the Big Deal? The CAF Champions League is Africa’s premier club football competition, like the Champions League in Europe. It’s run by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) every year. Winning this tournament is a huge honour, making ...
Ever wondered what the biggest club football tournament in Africa is? Look no further than the CAF Champions League! This prestigious competition crowns the continental champion, and the 2023/24 season is about to culminate in an exciting two-legged final. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know: What’s the Fuss About? The CAF Champions League is the top club ...
Title holders Al Ahly secured their spot in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League on Friday night after a commanding 2-0 win over Tanzanian side Simba. The Egyptian giants reached the last four thanks to goals by Omar El-Sulaya and Mahmoud Kahraba at Cairo International Stadium. Al Ahly will now face the winner of the match between TP Mazembe ...
Ivorian giants, Asec Mimosas, emerged the happier side on Saturday evening after frustrating Esperance Sportive de Tunis to a goalless stalemate in their CAF Champions League Quarter-Final match This sets up a thrilling return fixture next weekend in Abidjan, with both teams boasting clean sheets. Despite being starved of possession; the Ivorians were the first to get a chance at ...
CAF Champions League reigning champions, Al Ahly are looking at extending their dominance on the continent with a record extending 12th time. The Egyptian giants lifted Africa’s most sought-after trophy for the 11th time last season and as they prepare to face Tanzanian giants, Simba AC in the quarter-final match on Friday, they will have a 12th title in sight. ...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the Dates and Kick-off Times for the upcoming CAF Champions League Quarter-Finals fixtures with the opening fixtures scheduled for 29-30 March 2024. The second leg of the CAF Champions League Quarter-finals will be played on 05-06 April 2024. Tanzania, the East African country that is growing a strong reputation in interclub football, ...