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CAF Champions League prelims: FC Samartex welcome 'underdog' ahead of Raja Club Athletic return leg clash

By Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Football News CAF Champions League prelims: FC Samartex welcome underdog ahead of Raja Club Athletic return leg clash
THU, 19 SEP 2024

FC Samartex centre forward Emmanuel Mamah is feeling optimistic ahead of their upcoming match against Raja Club Athletic.

The Timber Giants will be hosted at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in the return leg of the second round of the CAF Champions League preliminaries.

In the first leg at Accra Sports Stadium, the teams battled to a 2-2 draw.

As they prepare for this weekend's clash, Mamah acknowledges that they are viewed as the underdogs but remains hopeful about their chances against the Moroccan giants. He emphasized that they are not feeling any pressure.

"We're feeling very optimistic about the upcoming second leg of the fixture, despite still being considered the underdog," he told the club website.

"There's absolutely no pressure on us, which allows us to play with a sense of freedom and confidence.

"Our main objective is to build on the strong performance we showcased last Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium," he added.

The match is set to kick off at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, September 21. The Timber Giants departed for Morocco on Thursday morning, aiming for a spot in the group phase of the prestigious competition during their inaugural participation under coach Nurudeen Amadu.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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