FC AshantiGold 04 secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Samartex 1996 at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday, October 11, 2026, to strengthen their home record in the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League.
A 15th-minute penalty converted by Raphael Ankamah proved decisive as the Miners held firm against a determined Samartex side to claim all three points in their Matchday Six encounter.
The victory was an important response from AshantiGold following their 3-2 defeat to Heart of Lions in the previous round. The Obuasi-based side showed greater defensive discipline to protect their early advantage and prevent the visitors from finding an equaliser.
Ankamah gave the home supporters reason to celebrate when he stepped up to convert the penalty in the opening stages of the match. His composed finish put AshantiGold in front and forced Samartex to chase the game.
The visitors attempted to respond by taking control of possession, particularly after the break. Samartex enjoyed more time on the ball as they searched for a breakthrough, but they struggled to turn their territorial advantage into clear-cut scoring opportunities.
AshantiGold remained organised at the back, limiting the visitors’ attacking threat and dealing with the pressure as the match progressed. Their defensive resilience proved crucial as Samartex pushed for a late equaliser.
The defeat was a setback for Samartex, who arrived in Obuasi with an unbeaten record from their opening five league matches. The Timber Giants had recorded three wins and two draws before the trip, establishing themselves among the promising early performers in the competition.
However, they were unable to maintain that record against an AshantiGold side determined to bounce back from their previous defeat. Despite controlling much of the possession, Samartex could not find a way past the hosts’ defence.
For AshantiGold, the result further underlined their strength at the Len Clay Stadium. The Miners extended their unbeaten home run in league matches to 18 games, a sequence comprising 15 victories and three draws dating back to their Division One League days.
That impressive record highlights the difficulty opponents have faced when visiting the Obuasi venue, where AshantiGold have continued to produce strong performances in front of their supporters.
The win will provide the Miners with renewed confidence as they continue their campaign, particularly after responding positively to their loss against Heart of Lions.
Samartex, meanwhile, will need to improve their attacking efficiency after failing to make their possession count. Their inability to create enough clear chances ultimately left them without a goal despite their efforts to recover from Ankamah’s early penalty.
In the end, the first-half spot-kick separated the two sides, handing AshantiGold a valuable victory and extending their remarkable unbeaten run at the Len Clay Stadium to 18 league matches.
