The Nsenkyire Sports Arena will be the stage for an exciting Matchday 4 encounter on Sunday, October 5, 2025, as FC Samartex 1996 lock horns with Aduana Stars in what promises to be a closely contested Premier League battle.
Match Preview
Samartex, champions of the 2023/24 season, are still in search of their first victory of the current campaign. The Timber Giants have drawn all three of their opening fixtures, showing defensive solidity but struggling in front of goal. Christopher Ennin’s men have conceded only once so far, keeping two clean sheets, but their lack of sharpness in attack has yielded just a single goal.
Despite the slow start, Samartex remain formidable at home. They have lost just twice in their last 16 league outings at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena (W9, D5, L2) and boast an excellent record against Aduana Stars, winning all three previous home meetings — including a 2-1 triumph last season. With their defensive unit steady and their home fans behind them, Ennin’s side will be determined to convert their resilience into three points.
Aduana Stars, on the other hand, arrive in Samreboi full of confidence after recovering from an opening-day defeat to Karela United. The Ogya Boys have since recorded back-to-back wins over Nations FC and Swedru All Blacks, scoring four goals in the process. Romanian coach Cioba Aristica will be eyeing a third successive victory to keep his side in the early title conversation.
However, Aduana’s away record remains a concern. They were among the league’s most potent travelers last season but also conceded the most goals on the road (21). Their current six-game losing streak in away league matches highlights their struggles outside Dormaa. The last time they won away was in March 2025 — a narrow 1-0 victory against Nations FC.
Historically, Samartex have had the upper hand in this fixture. Since their promotion in the 2022/23 season, they have defeated Aduana in all three home meetings, scoring four goals and conceding just twice.
What to Expect
Sunday’s encounter presents Samartex with the perfect opportunity to register their first win of the season while extending their dominant home run against Aduana. For the visitors, it’s a chance to end their away hoodoo and continue their climb up the table.
With both sides boasting tactical discipline and ambition, the match is expected to deliver plenty of drama, intensity, and possibly narrow margins deciding the outcome.
Predicted Lineups
FC Samartex:
Issah (GK); Tetteh, Adu Siaw (C), Abgesimah, Mamah; Owusu, Ofori; Sarpong, Acquah, Zakaria; Sefa
Aduana Stars:
Prince Osei (GK); Alex Boakye (C), Raymond Agyemang, Maxwell Arthur, Seidu Saana; Emmanuel Marfo, Hensen Anponsa, William Dankyi; Stephen Badu, Mizack Afriyie, Daouda Sidibe
Prediction: FC Samartex 1–0 Aduana Stars
The Timber Giants’ home strength and defensive resilience could prove decisive as they edge past Aduana to claim their first win of the season.
