FC Samartex secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Victoria United in their CAF Champions League debut in Cameroon, setting the stage for their potential advancement in the competition. The Ghanaian champions, appearing for the first time in Africa's premier club competition, demonstrated resilience and determination to claim the win. The match, however, began under unusual circumstances, with a 25-minute delay due to Samartex protesting the eligibility of certain Victoria United players. Players remained in the tunnel well past the scheduled start time before the game eventually kicked off. Both teams battled for control in a goalless first half, but it was Emmanuel Mamah who broke the deadlock shortly after the break, giving Samartex the lead.