FC Samartex 1996 — Ghana Premier League club currently third in table with 15 points in 2026/27 season.
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FC Samartex 1996 General Manager Edmund Ackah has vowed to resign from his position if the club is found to be involved in match-fixing or any illegal activity. …
GPL 2026/27: ‘I will resign if Samartex engages in match-fixing’ – GM Edmund AckahJoy Online
Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex 1996 played out a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League Round 8 fixture at the Golden City Park. …
GPL 2026/27: Berekum Chelsea held to goalless draw by FC SamartexJoy Online
… The defeat sees Aduana FC slip to seventh place, while Medeama return to winning ways after last week’s loss to Samartex.
GPL 2026/2027: Babil’s late strike sends Medeama topThe Ghanaian Times
… Heart of Lions will next travel to Bibiani’s Dun’s Park to face Bibiani Gold Stars, while Chelsea return to their base in Berekum to welcome Samartex. …
Chelsea stun Lions in KpandoJoy Online
… FC Samartex 1996 secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Medeama at the Nsenkyire Arena, a, with Christian Agyenim scoring three minutes into injury time after Joshuah Fuseini had opened the scoring in the 54th minute. …
2026/27: Medeama suffer first defeat as Aduana, Kotoko return to winning waysJoy Online
… The result leaves Heart of Lions with consecutive defeats, while Chelsea climb to seventh on the league table, gaining momentum ahead of their next fixture against Samartex. …
GPL 2026/27: Hearts of Oak seal back-to-back wins as Berekum Chelsea shock Lions in KpandoThe Chronicle
FC AshantiGold 04 secured a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Samartex 1996 in their Ghana Premier League Matchday Six encounter at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday, with Raphael Ankamah’s 15th-minute penalty proving decisive. …
AshantiGold secure 1-0 victory over SamartexThe Chronicle
… Credit: sportsworldghana.com Round 6 Results Ashanti 1:0 Samartex Bibiani Gold Stars 2:0 Holy Stars Hearts of Oak 1:0 Port City Karela United 1:0 Dreams Medeama 3:1 Heart of Lions Young Apostles 1:0 Aduana FC Swedru All Blacks 1:0 Asante Kotoko Berrekum Chelsea 3:0 Debibi United …
Hearts end three-game winless run with narrow win over Port CityJoy Online
… And at the Nsenkyire Park, Joseph Senkyire was outstanding as FC Samartex 1996 maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 1-0 win over Young Apostles FC. …
GPL Week 5: Stephen Amankona, 8 other outstanding players win NASCO awardsThe Ghanaian Times
… FC Samartex 1996 will meanwhile welcome Young Apostles FC to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, with the home side seeking to maintain their unbeaten start to the campaign. …
Hearts eye comeback against Dreams FCFC Samartex 1996 General Manager Edmund Ackah has stated he will resign if the club is found to be involved in match-fixing or any illegal activity, amid reports linking the club to match manipulation and concerns over television coverage of their matches.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FC Samartex 1996 General Manager Edmund Ackah has stated he will resign if the club is found to be involved in match-fixing or any illegal activity, amid reports linking the club to match manipulation and concerns over television coverage of their matches.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Berekum Chelsea and FC Samartex 1996 played to a goalless draw in their Ghana Premier League Round 8 fixture at Golden City Park. Samartex goalkeeper Musah Zakaria made crucial saves to preserve the result, leaving Samartex third on the table with 15 points and Chelsea 10th with 11 points.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Kofi Babil's 82nd-minute strike gave Medeama SC a 1–0 victory over Aduana FC in Matchday 8 of the Ghana Premier League, moving the defending champions back to the top of the table. Aduana FC slipped to seventh place following the loss.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Berekum Chelsea defeated Heart of Lions 2-0 at Kpando Stadium, with goals from Dramani Awuah and Paul Attah Agyei in the 39th and 69th minutes. The victory marked Chelsea's first away win of the Ghana Premier League season.
19 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FC Samartex secured a 2-1 victory over Medeama with a stoppage-time winner in Ghana Premier League Matchday 7, while Asante Kotoko beat Young Apostles 2-1 and Aduana FC won 1-0 over FC AshantiGold 04. Medeama remain top of the table with 14 points.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak defeated Vision FC 1-0 with a goal from Kwesi Asmah in the 86th minute to secure back-to-back Premier League victories, while Berekum Chelsea won 2-0 away at Heart of Lions in Kpando with goals from Dramani Awuah and Paul Attah Agyei.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
FC AshantiGold secured a 1-0 victory over FC Samartex in Ghana Premier League Matchday Six, with Raphael Ankamah's 15th-minute penalty proving decisive. Despite Samartex dominating possession in the second half, AshantiGold's defence held firm to claim the win.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Hearts of Oak defeated Port City FC 1-0 in Ghana Premier League Week Six, with Frank Duku scoring in the 20th minute to end their three-game winless streak and return to winning ways.
12 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Aduana FC captain Stephen Amankona earned the NASCO Man of the Match award after inspiring his team to a 2-1 comeback victory over Swedru All Blacks FC. Matchweek 5 featured ten standout performers recognized with individual awards across matches involving top clubs including Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, and Medeama.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Accra Hearts of Oak face Dreams FC on Sunday in a Ghana Premier League Matchday 5 encounter at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Hearts aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Karela United, while Dreams search for their first victory after four matches.
2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Premier League returns for Match Day 5, with clubs competing to build momentum and shape the early-season picture. Vision FC will host Bibiani Gold Stars on Saturday, October 3, while other fixtures are scheduled as teams chase crucial points.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Nine players were named NASCO Men of the Match in Ghana Premier League matchweek 4, which produced 21 goals across nine fixtures featuring four home wins, three away wins, and two draws. Notable results include Aduana FC's 2-0 victory over Asante Kotoko in Kumasi while playing with 10 men, and Medeama SC's 4-1 win over Basake Holy Stars.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Asante Kotoko have parted ways with head coach Eric Tinkler effective immediately, a day after losing 2-0 to Aduana FC. Tinkler, appointed in July, cited personal reasons for his departure after four Ghana Premier League matches and winning the Democracy Cup.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak dropped points for the first time this season in a goalless draw with Bechem United, while Asante Kotoko and Samartex drew 1–1. Samartex moved into second place level on points with Hearts.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has rejected suggestions that the preliminary-round exits of Medeama SC and Nations FC from CAF competitions demonstrate weakness in the Ghana Premier League, arguing that a domestic league's strength cannot be judged solely by continental performance.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association says the preliminary-round exits of defending GPL champions Medeama SC and FA Cup winners Nations FC from CAF inter-club competitions do not reflect weakness in the domestic league. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum argued that poor African performance by individual clubs does not indicate league quality, citing PSG's success in a non-elite European league as comparison.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FC Samartex 1996 won 3–1 against Karela United in the GPL season opener, with goals from Edwin, Afful, and Sowah; Karela scored a penalty consolation, and Samartex moved to third on the table.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed the 2026/27 Premier League season will begin the weekend of September 4–7, 2026, and run until May 28–31, 2027, featuring 18 clubs competing for the league title, continental qualification, and top-flight survival. Defending champions Medeama SC will face competition from established clubs Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, while newly promoted sides Debibi United, FC AshantiGold04, and Port City FC seek to establish themselves in the top flight.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Hearts of Oak announced their withdrawal from this year's GHALCA Top-4 Tournament, citing scheduling conflicts with preparations for the Ghana Premier League season. FC Samartex, who finished fifth in the league last season, has been named as their replacement for the tournament scheduled from 26 to 30 August.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has engaged GPL, Division One League, and Women's Premier League clubs to strengthen youth development and clarify a registration framework that allows eligible youth players to be registered under their mother clubs while remaining eligible to represent their youth teams in respective competitions.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association's Club Licensing Department has reiterated that Premier League clubs must complete licensing applications by July 31, 2026, or risk sanctions including exclusion from the 2026/27 season. As of July 27, seven clubs had fully completed applications, while others were still working on submissions or had not yet started.
29 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association confirmed the 2026/27 Premier League season schedule, with Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak's first Super Clash meeting on Matchday 13 (December 4–7, 2026) and the return fixture on Matchday 30 (April 30–May 3, 2027).
24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has unveiled the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League fixtures, featuring reigning champions Medeama SC opening with an away trip to Dreams FC, newly promoted Debibi United FC making their debut at home against Asante Kotoko SC, and confirmed dates for the Super Clash between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Young Apostles defeated Samartex on the final day of the 2025/26 season to avoid relegation from the Ghana Premier League. Richmond Opoku scored twice in the match, securing three points that left Apostles three points above the relegation zone.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama have been crowned 2025/26 Ghana Premier League champions with 62 points from 33 matches and will face Hearts of Oak in the final round this weekend. With Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders already relegated, several clubs remain in a battle for survival as the season concludes.
22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Results from nine Ghanaian football matches, including Aduana FC's 3-1 win over Young Apostles, Eleven Wonders' 2-0 victory against B. Chelsea, and Samartex's 1-0 defeat of Hearts.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Berekum Chelsea FC defeated league leaders Medeama SC 2-1 at Golden City Park, narrowing Medeama's lead to two points with three matches remaining. Bibiani Gold Stars FC kept their title hopes alive with a 2-0 home win over FC Samartex 1996, moving within touching distance of the summit.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medeama SC defeated Bibiani Gold Stars FC 2-0 at home with Salim Adams scoring twice, extending their league lead to five points with four matches remaining. Hearts of Oak secured a 1-0 away victory over Nations FC to keep their top-three hopes alive.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Medeama SC defeated Bibiani Gold Stars 2-0 with a brace from Salim Adams, extending their Premier League lead to five points with four matches remaining. Accra Hearts of Oak won 1-0 away over Nations FC to keep their top-three ambitions alive, while Karela United snatched a 2-1 victory over Young Apostles in stoppage time.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dominic Frimpong, an Aduana FC player on loan at Berekum Chelsea, was killed in a gang robbery attack while the team was returning from a Premier League match against FC Samartex 1996. His funeral rites were held at Assin Dansame in the Central Region, attended by GFA officials, Central Region Football Association representatives, and football stakeholders.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →