FC Samartex 1996 — Ghana Premier League club that won 3-1 against Karela United in the 2026/27 season opener.
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Joy Online
FC Samartex 1996 made a winning start to the new Ghana Premier League season with a 3–1 victory over Karela United at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. …
GPL 2026/27: Samartex secure 3-1 victory over Karela in season openerJoy Online
… Meanwhile, clubs in the Western region will compete in a series of matches involving Medeama, Basake Holy Stars, Bibiani Gold Stars, and FC Samartex 1996. …
Ghana Premier League 2026/27: What to expect from the new seasonJoy Online
… GHALCA has subsequently named FC Samartex 1996 as Hearts’ replacement. Samartex finished fifth in the Ghana Premier League last season and will now take the place of the Accra giants in the four-team pre-season competition. …
Hearts of Oak pull out of GHALCA Top-4 as Samartex take their placeThe Ghanaian Times
… According to the FA system, “Several clubs have already embraced the initiative and commenced implementation, including WAFA SC, Asante Kotoko SC, Basake Holy Stars FC, FC Samartex 1996, Ridge City Ladies FC and Epiphany Warriors FC, demonstrating their commitment to structured p …
GFA engages GPL, DOL,WPL clubs on integration of youth teamsDaily Guide
… They are Accra Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Dreams FC, Medeama SC, FC Samartex 1996, All Blacks United FC and Basake Holy Stars FC. …
GFA Maintains July 31 Deadline For Premier League Club Licensing ApplicationsThe Ghanaian Times
… The Porcupine Warriors begin away to newly promoted Debibi United, before hosting Heart of Lions and travelling to FC Samartex 1996. …
GFA releases fixtures for 2026/27 GPL season .Kotoko, Hearts showdown set for Dec, AprilJoy Online
… Elsewhere, Vision FC entertain Young Apostles, FC Samartex 1996 host Karela United in Samreboi, and two-time champions Aduana FC travel to Kpando to face Heart of Lions, completing an exciting opening round of fixtures. …
Ghana Premier League 2026-27 season fixtures releasedJoy Online
… Apostles defeated Samartex on the final day of the 2025/26 season to ensure they continued their stay in the league, escaping relegation. …
GPL 2025/26: Young Apostles survive relegation with win over SamartexThe Chronicle
… The Porcupine Warriors have suffered defeats against Bechem United, Dreams, Medeama and Samartex, with their only victory in that period coming against already relegated Eleven Wonders. …
2025/26 GPL Final Round Preview and FixturesThe Ghanaian Times
… United 3-1 Kotoko Nsenkyire Sports Arena Samartex 1-0 Hearts Kwame Kyei Sports Complex Vision FC 1-0 Nations FC Aliu Mahama Stadium Karela Utd 1-0 All Blacks Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Scores at a glanceFC 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 →
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 →