FC Samartex head coach, Nurudeen Amadu, is brimming with joy after leading the team to their inaugural Ghana Premier League championship.
With just two games left in the 2023/24 season, Samartex secured the title with a 1-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars on Matchday 32 at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.
In an interview, Amadu, who previously coached King Faisal, expressed his elation and credited Prof. Joseph Mintah for recommending him.
“Not many at Samartex, including the fans, knew who I was,” he told Kumasi-based Akoma FM. “The aim was to finish higher than last season, not to win the league. So, winning is a monumental achievement. It’s a dream come true for me. Many thanks to Prof. Mintah, who recommended me to Samartex, and to Edmund Ackah, who had immense faith in me.”
Looking ahead to competing in the CAF Champions League next season, Amadu emphasized the ambition to replicate the success of Medeama SC and Dreams FC in CAF inter-club competitions.
“While we are still celebrating, management will meet later to talk about strengthening the team with more seasoned players for our journey to Africa, as the majority of our players are from lower divisions,” he said.
“We’ll attempt to emulate Medeama and Dreams FC in Africa and see if we can accomplish their feats. If we don’t succeed, that’s okay, but I believe their actions should serve as inspiration for us to compete in Africa.”
In their remaining fixtures, FC Samartex will visit Karela United at the Naa Sheriga Sports Complex before concluding the season at home against Accra Lions.
