FC Samartex will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they welcome Swedru All Blacks to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday, November 9, 2025, for a Matchday 9 clash in the Ghana Premier League.
Match Preview
After a strong start to the season, FC Samartex suffered their first defeat of the campaign last weekend, losing 2–0 to Dreams FC at the Tuba Astro Turf. The result ended their unbeaten run and served as a reminder of the competitive nature of this season’s league. Head coach Christopher Ennin will be demanding an immediate reaction as his side return home, where they have been nearly unbeatable.
The Timber Giants currently occupy sixth place on the league table with 13 points, just five behind leaders Aduana Stars. A win in Samreboi on Sunday could help them maintain pressure on the top sides while boosting morale after last week’s setback.
Their visitors, Swedru All Blacks, have endured a challenging start to the campaign and continue to search for consistency. With only one win in their last six matches, the Black and White outfit currently sit 14th in the standings with seven points. They managed a 1–1 draw against Heart of Lions last weekend, but head coach Emmanuel Bulley knows his side must start converting draws into wins to avoid slipping deeper into the relegation zone.
The task won’t be easy — Samartex have turned the Nsenkyire Sports Arena into a fortress, going unbeaten at home since December 2024. That record will make the hosts firm favourites heading into Sunday’s fixture.
Team News
Samartex are expected to retain much of the squad that featured against Dreams FC, with captain Evans Adu Siaw leading from the back. Midfielders Richard Acquah and Kwame Owusu will be central to dictating play, while forward Prince Sefa will spearhead the attack in search of goals.
For All Blacks, skipper Issah Bubakari will anchor the defence, with Samuel Yorke and Abdul Tahir expected to provide attacking impetus. Midfielder Michael Assiamah could also play a key role in trying to disrupt Samartex’s rhythm in the middle of the park.
Probable Lineups
FC Samartex (4-2-3-1): Issah (GK); Tetteh, Adu Siaw (C), Abgesimah, Mamah; Owusu, Ofori; Sarpong, Acquah, Zakaria; Sefa.
Swedru All Blacks (4-3-3): Aryee (GK); Bubakari (C), Inkoom, Leveh, Tutu; Baffoe, Assiamah, Ofori; Yorke, Adjei, Tahir.
Prediction
Samartex’s home dominance and overall squad quality make them strong favourites to return to winning ways. Swedru All Blacks will likely put up a fight, but their inconsistency and defensive fragility could cost them against a side that rarely slips up in Samreboi.
Prediction: FC Samartex 2–0 Swedru All Blacks
