Owner of FC Samartex, Dr. Richard Nsenkyire, has requested financial support from President Akufo-Addo as his team gears up for their CAF Champions League journey.
The Timber Giants earned their place in the 2024/25 CAF Champions League by winning the Ghana Premier League last season.
In a visit to the Jubilee House on Wednesday, Dr. Nsenkyire emphasized the financial difficulties that African teams frequently encounter in continental tournaments.
“We want to seek your blessing by showing you the cup. Over the years, what we have realised is the teams that go to Africa lack financial support,” he said.
“They would have really done well or gone to the advanced stages but unfortunately, finances have become a problem and we are appealing to you that we are representing Ghana and we need your support Mr. President to make sure that we can excel in the CAF Championship, that is why we are here,” he added.
FC Samartex is striving to reach the group stage of the tournament and potentially advance further into the knockout rounds, inspired by Medeama’s achievements last season.
Currently, the team is undergoing pre-season training in the Eastern Region and will compete against Cameroon’s Victoria United in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
The first leg will take place on August 16 at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, followed by the second leg on August 23 at the Accra Sports Stadium.