FC Samartex will host Nsoatreman FC at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex in arguably the top liner for Ghana Premier League match-week six on Sunday, October 13.
Both teams having won the league and league cup last season, engaged each other early last month in the Super Cup to auction us into the new campaign in an exciting fixture of which FC Samartex emerged champions with a 1-0 win, thanks to Emmanuel Mamah's late goal.
Having earned the spots to represent the country in Africa, both FC Samartex and Nsoatreman FC exited the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup respectively, in the final qualifying round.
MATCH PREVIEW
FC Samartex are winless in their last three matches including two crucial away draws at Karela United and against Medeama SC in Tarkwa.
The Timber Giants' only win this season was recorded at home in a 2-1 won over newbies Vision FC, thanks to Michael Ephson 94th minute winner.
Returning to Samreboi tomorrow, the Green-Blacks are definitely poised to pounce on the home advantage to return on winning ways and will be looking forward to having a fully packed stadium.
On the other hand, Nsoatreman FC have played at home in their last two matches; having won 3-1 against Legon Cities before being held by Berekum Chelsea in their last game.
With two wins, two defeats and a draw, the 'Efiri Tete Amanaso' outfit are currently on the eighth spot with seven points.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Nurudeen Amadu will continue to miss the service of Baba Musah Hamadu and Evans Osei-Owusu who have been out for sometime now due to injuries.
However, coach Yaw Preko will have a full strength squad for the herculean clash coming up.
PROBABLE XI
FC Samartex: Norvienyo, Sewornu, Ocran, Agbesimah, Koduah, Adabo, Sefah, Sarpong, Ephson, Agyei
Nsoatreman FC: Afadzwu, Bonsu, Ankrah, Sekyere, Issaka, Kudjoe, Acka, Adu Meider, Walid, Diyou, A. Rahman
PREDICTION
We say FC Samartex 1-0 Nsoatreman FC
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
