Video: FC Samartex 1996 Clinch Their First-ever GPL Title In Their Second Top-Flight Season

FC Samartex have won the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League title following their win over Bibiani GoldStars on Sunday, June 2 at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.

The Timber giants unlocked a new milestone in their history just a season after being promoted into Ghana’s top flight.

Nurudeen Amadu’s men won the league title with two games to spare after Aduana and Medeama SC were handed defeats in their respective games over the weekend.

Emmanuel Mamah clinched the crucial goal moments before halftime, propelling his team into the lead in a moment that would ultimately define the match.

Persistent heavy downpours caused a delay in the game, making the pitch unsuitable for play. However, after thorough interventions and inspections, the match resumed, with the entire second half going ahead.

The Nsenkyire Stadium erupted with joyous scenes as die-hard fans celebrated with unbridled emotion and excitement.

Samartex’s victory signifies a rare occurrence in the Ghana Premier League, as no champion has successfully defended their title since Asante Kotoko in 2014.

They now join the esteemed ranks of clubs from the Western Region to claim the Ghana Premier League crown, following in the footsteps of Sekondi Eleven Wise, Hasaacas, and Medeama SC, who won the competition last season.

Across 32 matches, Samartex won 18 games, drew four and suffered 10 defeats powering them to success.

 

 

Race for survival intensifies

 

GoldStars FC at home while Great Olympics beat Asante Kotoko as the race for survival intensifies.

Asante Kotoko 0-1 Accra Great Olympics: Dr Kwame Kyei Complex, Kumasi

Accra Great Olympics recorded a vital 1-0 win at Asante Kotoko to enhance their Ghana Premier League survival prospect on matchday-32 on Sunday.

Raymond Oko Grippman’s 44th minute strike delivered the important win for the visitors at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.

Olympics, 16th on the league table with 39 points, will move above their city rivals Hearts of Oak, if they beat Dreams FC in an outstanding match on Wednesday June 5, 2024.

The Premier League is heading to a photo-finish with as many as six teams heavily involved in the relegation dog-fight.

Kotoko lie 10th with 43 points and will need at least one win from the remaining two matches to safeguard their safety in the Ghanaian top-flight.

 

Medeama SC 0-1 Heart of Lions: Akoon Community park, Tarkwa

Ebenezer Abban scored an injury-time penalty to hand Heart of Lions an important 1-0 win at Medeama SC on Sunday.

Abban stepped up to make amends after he missed an earlier penalty in the 89th minute at the Akoon Community park.

The visitors have jumped to 13th on the league table with 41 points – a big result that could prove crucial in the battle to avoid relegation.

The result means Medeama SC have lost out in the title race with the Premier League crown heading to FC Samartex 1996.

The Mauve and Yellow are tied on same points with Aduana FC in third position.

 

Nsoatreman 1-1 Accra Lions: Nana Konamansah park, Nsoatre

Nsoatreman FC and Accra Lions shared the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw at the Nana Konamansah park on Sunday.

Collins Kofi Kudjoe scored first for the home side as early as the 6th minute before Bernard Kesse pulled parity in the 25th minute.

Accra Lions are 5th on the table with 48 points while Nsoatreman FC lie 8th on the table with 46 points.

 

Berekum Chelsea 2-0 Real Tamale United (RTU): Golden City park, Berekum

Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Amankona is now the leading scorer in the 2023-24 Ghana Premier League after he scored in their 2-0 win over Real Tamale United (RTU).

Amankona, who has now scored 16 goals, sealed victory for the Blues in the 45th minute with a beautiful strike.

Kusi Pandrous opened the scoring for Chelsea in the 21st minute before Amankona put the game beyond the basement club.

Berekum Chelsea have secured their top-flight status and lie 7th with 47 points while rock-bottom Real Tamale United have amassed just 31 points.

 

Dreams FC 1-0 Karela United: Theatre of Dreams, Dawu

Youngster Abdul Aziz Issah scored the only goal of the match as Dreams FC beat Karela United 1-0 at home on Sunday.

Issah, the joint-top scorer in the 2023-24 CAF Confederation Cup, scored the decisive goal on the stroke of the end of the first half at the Theatre of Dreams in Dawu.

Dreams, who have two outstanding matches to clear, lie 14th with 41 points from 30 matches while United drop to 15th on the table with 40 points.

 

FC Samartex 1-0 Bibiani GoldStars FC: Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Sambreboi

FC Samartex 1996 have secured a historic Ghana Premier League title after beating Bibiani GoldStars FC 1-0 at home on Sunday.

Emmanuel Mammah’s first half strike has delivered the Premier League crown for the Samreboi-based side.

The Nsenkyire Stadium has been thrown into spontaneous jubilation with celebration expected to go deep into the night.

Samartex knew they had to avoid defeat to win the title, after second-placed Aduana FC lost at Bechem United on Saturday.

Now dethroned champions Medeama also missed out after losing 1-0 at home to Heart of Lions to help Samartex secure the Premier League crown in style.

The Timber giants have opened a nine point lead at the top of the table with just two matches to end the season.

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