FC Samartex 1996 claimed a vital 1-0 away win over Cameroonian champions Victoria United in the first leg of their CAF Champions League qualifier at Douala’s Japoma Stadium.
📸Shots from our 1:0 victory over Victoria United in Cameroon. #CAFCL #TimberGiants pic.twitter.com/l2oDAeRRD9
— FC Samartex 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Champions (@FcSamartex1996) August 18, 2024
Emmanuel Mamah scored the decisive goal in the second half with a powerful header from a corner, giving the Ghanaian team a crucial edge ahead of the return leg.
What geneneration yet to come will relish. A player to be eternally remembered.
The boy from Tema, popularly know us Larbi Nyame, delivered a scintillating performance on the turf of Japoma Sports Stadium and capped it with the only goal that gave us victory in Cameroon. pic.twitter.com/4rQDINJTuG
— FC Samartex 2023/24 Ghana Premier League Champions (@FcSamartex1996) August 18, 2024
Head coach Nurudeen Amadu named a strong starting lineup, with Kofi Baah in goal and Ebenezer Acquah captaining the side.
Victoria United dominated the early stages but struggled to pose any real danger to Samartex’s defence.
As the match progressed, Samartex gained control and increased their possession, though they were unable to capitalize on their first-half chances.
In the second half, Samartex ramped up their attacking efforts, leading to Mamah’s match-winning goal.
Both teams battled intensely in the final minutes, but Samartex held on to secure the victory.
The Ghanaian Champions will aim to complete the job in the return leg on August 25 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
