Young Apostles welcome defending league champions FC Samartex 1996 to the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday in what promises to be a fiercely contested Premier League fixture.
The Wenchi-based side, making their debut appearance in Ghana’s top flight this season, have had a mixed run of form in recent weeks. They’ve secured just one win in their last five league outings (D2, L2), and currently sit 13th on the table with 33 points from 27 matches. Despite their struggles in front of goal—having scored only 18 times, the second joint least in the league—the Apostles have proven tough to beat at home.
They head into the clash unbeaten in their last five home games (W3, D2), with their most notable victory coming in a 2-1 win over Berekum Chelsea. Ranked as the 10th best home side in the league, Young Apostles will be looking to draw strength from their home crowd and build on that momentum.
Standing in their way are FC Samartex 1996, who have found renewed form in recent weeks. The reigning champions have picked up three wins in their last five games (D1, L1) to climb to 6th place with 41 points. Their defensive discipline remains a hallmark of their campaign, having conceded just 16 goals—the second fewest in the league—while scoring 24.
Christopher Ennin’s Timber giants have also been impressive on the road, ranking as the fourth best away side with three wins, six draws, and four defeats from 13 matches. With the title race heating up, Samartex will be eager to maintain their momentum and stay in the hunt.
