Defending champions FC Samartex 1996 will return to home comforts on Sunday, May 18, 2025, as they host Bechem United at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in a crucial matchday 31 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.
The Timber Giants head into the clash sitting firmly in the top seven and still in strong contention for a top-four finish, despite seeing their five-match unbeaten streak (W4, D1) snapped by a 2-1 defeat to Heart of Lions last weekend. Christopher Ennin’s men have been impressive on both ends this season, netting 29 goals — joint-fifth highest — while maintaining the third-best defensive record with just 19 goals conceded in 30 games.
Their form at home continues to be a major strength, with Samartex unbeaten in their last five matches at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena (W4, D1). They also boast a perfect Premier League record at home against Bechem United, having won both previous meetings since their top-flight debut in 2022/23 — a 1-0 win in their maiden season followed by a dominant 4-1 victory last term.
Bechem United will be buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Legon Cities in their previous outing — a result that ended a four-game winless stretch (D1, L3) and brought them back into the race for a top-half finish. The Hunters now sit 8th on the table with 43 points, just one behind Samartex.
With both teams separated by a single point and eager to secure a top-four berth, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a fiercely contested showdown with plenty on the line.
