In a highly anticipated Western derby, Ghana Premier League leaders FC Samartex 1996 are poised to lock horns with defending champions Medeama in a thrilling encounter on Sunday.
The Timber giants, riding high on their remarkable campaign in the domestic top-flight, enter the showdown as overwhelming favorites against their regional rivals. Led by head coach Nurudeen Amadu, Samartex aims to extend their dominance and claim the ultimate gong at the end of the season.
Counting on the stellar performances of in-form winger Evans Osei Wusu and midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh, the home side seeks to maintain their firm grip at the top of the table. However, they are acutely aware that a slip-up could see second-placed Nations FC overtake them, especially if Nations FC secure a win against Great Olympics on Friday.
Samartex, in just their second season, has displayed brilliance, having narrowly avoided relegation in their debut top-flight campaign. With a formidable record at the Nsenkyire Stadium, they aim to consolidate their fortress with a victory against the defending champions.
On the flip side, Medeama’s title defense has been lackluster, marred by injuries to key players such as Derrick Fordjour, Nana Kofi Babil, and captain Baba Musah Abdulai. Despite their struggles, they remain a force to reckon with, albeit with a need for resurgence.
