Raja Club Athletic secured their place in the group phase of the CAF Champions League with a commanding 2-0 win over Ghanaian champions FC Samartex at the Larbi Zaoulis Stadium, completing a 4-2 aggregate victory in the final qualifying round.
The first leg in Accra ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, leaving the tie wide open heading into the return match. Raja established dominance early, controlling possession and dictating the pace of the game, while FC Samartex struggled to find their rhythm.
Just before halftime, Marouane Zila put Raja ahead, finding the net and giving his team a crucial edge. The home side continued to press their advantage after the break, maintaining a strong attacking presence while remaining vigilant in defense.
FC Samartex focused on shoring up their backline to prevent further damage but found it difficult to create meaningful chances.
As the match neared its conclusion, Naoufel Zerhouni added a second goal for Raja Club Athletic in the dying minutes, sealing the 2-0 victory and ensuring their progression to the group stage of the prestigious tournament.
