CAF approves Accra Sports Stadium for Samartex home matches in Champions League
Beatrice Laryea Sports News 1 minute read
FC Samartex will play their home matches in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League at the Accra Sports Stadium following approval by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Samreboi-based side hosted last season's Premier League games at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, however, CAF did not approve the venue for the inter-club competitions.
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The Timber Giants will take on Victoria United Football Club in Cameroon on August 16, ahead of the second leg on August 25, in Accra.
It will be their maiden participation in Africa after winning the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League title.
The club have augmented their squad ahead of the tie with new recruits, including Kofi Agbesimah and Baba Kushibo.