Basake Holy Stars secured a gritty 1-0 victory over defending champions FC Samartex at CAM Park on Sunday, November 24, 2024.
The Premier League newcomers took the lead in the first half and held on resolutely to claim their second consecutive home win.
The victory lifts Abdulai Gazale’s team to 10th place on the league table with 15 points, marking a significant step forward in their debut top-flight campaign.
Meanwhile, Samartex’s struggles continued with back-to-back defeats. The loss drops them to 8th place with 17 points, leaving them six points behind league leaders Bibiani Gold Stars.
Coach Nurudeen Amadu’s side will aim to turn their fortunes around when they host the in-form Heart of Lions in their next match.
Basake Holy Stars, on the other hand, will seek to build on their momentum when they welcome fellow newcomers Young Apostles in their upcoming fixture.
