Locked on 17 and 25 points, respectively, in the Premier League standings, fifth placed Nations FC and mid-table battlers Samartex face off at the Nsenkyire Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Timber Giants have gone four-straight without a win, losing to Young Apostles, Basake Holy Stars, Heart of Lions and Bechem United, while the Abrankese Boys secured a sensational three-nil victory over bottom placed Legon Cities.
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However, it was that exact win that ensured Nations FC would maintain a marginally better spot than upcoming foes Samartex, and the Abrankese Boys remain in the top half of the Premier League table, at least until Sunday’s fixtures are done and dusted.
After another forgettable road trip, Nations FC return to the Nsenkyire Stadium aiming to retain their status as Samartex nightmare in the Ghanaian top flight, having taken an unrivaled 6 points while scoring 3 goals on familiar territory in their two meetings.
Previously serving up one of the most entertaining fixtures of the weekend whenever they play at home, Samartex have scored just two goals and conceded two in two of their last four games at the Nsenkyire Stadium, although they are still waiting for their first clean sheet of the campaign on their own pitch.
Furthermore, Nations FC were one of the unflinching visiting side to rock up to the Nsenkyire Stadium and emerge triumphant, earning a thrilling 1-0 win in the mid stages of the 2023-24 season to continue a pleasing trend against the Timber Giants.
Samartex possible starting lineup:
Baah (GK); Abubakar, Acquah (C), Adabo, Afful, Adjei , Darko, Gyabeng, Gyetuah, Mensah, Musa
Nations FC possible starting lineup:
Sanon (GK) (C); Abrokwa, Alhassan, Ampoful, Apenteng, Bermah, Boahen, Danso; Djangone, Grippman, Sulemana
We say: Samartex 2-2 Nations FC
No sheets should be clean at a ground renowned for absorbing affairs, but while Samartex have not been finding the net for fun on home soil this season, their defending still leaves more questions than answers.
Also coming up against a Nations side who have been their Premier League kryptonite for the past one year, the Timber Giants may have to settle for just the one point at the conclusion of another multiple-goal classic.
By: Pascal Amoah
