FC Samartex suffered a rare setback on Sunday, November 17, 2024, as they fell 1-0 to Young Apostles at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in Samreboi. This defeat ended the defending champions’ impressive unbeaten streak, which had stretched back to March 2024.
The decisive moment came early in the second half when Samuel Prempeh capitalized on an opportunity in the 48th minute to break the deadlock. The goal proved pivotal, as it marked a turning point for Young Apostles, who recently parted ways with their head coach, Asare Bediako.
Despite dominating possession, Samartex struggled to convert their chances in the first half, as the visitors’ defense held firm. Young Apostles, showing renewed determination under interim management, maintained their composure and punished the home side early in the second period.
After taking the lead, Young Apostles endured relentless pressure from Samartex, who launched wave after wave of attacks in search of an equalizer. However, the visitors’ disciplined defense and resilient goalkeeper ensured they left Samreboi with all three points.
The victory lifts Young Apostles to 10th place on the league table with 13 points, offering a much-needed boost to their campaign. The team’s interim coach praised the players’ grit, saying, “This win is a testament to the team’s hard work and determination. It wasn’t easy, but we showed character.”
Meanwhile, Samartex, who now sit sixth with 17 points, will look to rebound quickly as they prepare to face Basake Holy Stars in their next fixture. Head coach Amadu expressed his disappointment, noting, “We created chances but couldn’t finish. It’s a tough loss, but we’ll regroup and come back stronger.”
Young Apostles will return to Wenchi, where they are set to host Medeama in their next league outing, hoping to build on this morale-boosting result.
