Struggling Accra Lions will face a tough test on Sunday as they travel to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena to take on reigning league champions FC Samartex 1996 in a matchday 25 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.
Match Preview
FC Samartex 1996 head into this clash looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-2 away defeat to league newcomers Vision FC, a result that ended their impressive nine-game unbeaten run. Despite the setback, the Timber Giants sit 10th on the table with 32 points from 24 matches. They’ve netted 18 goals and conceded 16, with a strong home record placing them among the league’s top ten home performers. A win on Sunday would mark their sixth home victory of the campaign.
Accra Lions, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone (16th) despite showing signs of improvement. The capital-based side has picked up two wins in their last five matches (D1, L2), but their overall tally stands at 23 points from 24 games. With 25 goals conceded, they hold the fourth-worst defensive record in the league and have struggled on the road, registering only one win and six points in total away from home.
History is not on Accra Lions’ side either. Since FC Samartex joined the top flight in the 2022/23 season, they’ve hosted Accra Lions twice and emerged victorious on both occasions — a 1-0 win in 2022/23 and a 2-0 result in 2023/24.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Both teams are expected to name strong lineups for the fixture.
FC Samartex 1996 XI:
Baah (GK) (C); Acquah, Adabo, Afful, Agbeaimah, Adjei, Ephson, Mamah, Mensah, Sarpong, Sefah
Accra Lions XI:
Afful (GK); Amofa, Issa, Agyen, Hamzata; Awoute, Yousif, Owusu; Agyensem, Sokpoli, Nwafor
Kickoff Time
Sunday, April 6 — 15:00 GMT
Venue: Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samreboi
Prediction
FC Samartex 1996 2-1 Accra Lions
With a strong home record and history on their side, Samartex are favourites to claim all three points. However, Accra Lions could pose a threat if they replicate their recent form and remain solid defensively.
