FC Samartex will welcome Bibiani Goldstars to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday in a Matchweek 9 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.
The Timber Giants will be hoping to return to winning ways after playing out a goalless draw against Berekum Chelsea last Sunday.
Nana Kweku Agyemang's side have recorded four wins, three draws and one defeat in their opening eight matches, leaving them fourth on the league table with 15 points.
However, they face a Bibiani Goldstars side that will be looking to improve its position under Greek coach Petros Koukouras.
The Miners have collected 10 points from eight matches and occupy 12th position on the 18-team league table. They will be hoping to pick up a positive result away from home.
Match Preview
FC Samartex will be eager to build on their impressive start to the season by securing another win at home. The Timber Giants have been consistent so far, recording four wins, three draws and one defeat. Nana Kweku Agyemang will expect his players to take their chances and collect all three points.
Bibiani Goldstars have managed 10 points from their opening eight matches and currently sit 12th. Petros Koukouras will be hoping his players can produce a strong performance in Samreboi and move closer to the top half of the table.
FC Samartex will look to Christian Agyenim Boateng and Eden Kofi Asamoah to provide the goals, while Joshua Fuseini and Samed Kyei could play important roles in midfield.
For Bibiani Goldstars, Evans Adomako and Kwame Opoku will be expected to lead the attack and trouble the home defence.
FC Samartex have enjoyed a better start to the campaign and will have home advantage on Sunday. Goldstars could make the contest difficult, but the Timber Giants will be confident of securing maximum points in front of their supporters.
Team News
Both teams have no major injury or suspension concerns ahead of Sunday's encounter and are expected to have their key players available for selection.
Possible Starting Lineups
FC Samartex: Musah Zakari (GK); Isaac Afful, Joseph Senkyire, James Sewornu, Meshack Sowah Adjetey; Kwaku Owusu, Samed Kyei, Joshua Fuseini, Akwasi Sarpong; Christian Agyenim Boateng, Eden Kofi Asamoah.
Bibiani Goldstars: Emmanuel Kobi (GK); Bright Boakye Kyereh, Kelvin Oppong, Claude Shooting Borrtey, Edward Agyemang; Richard Kotey, Prince Kwame Dogbe, Bernard Kesse, Emmanuel Agyei; Evans Adomako, Kwame Opoku.
We Say: FC Samartex 2-0 Bibiani Goldstars
FC Samartex have shown better form this season and will be confident of taking all three points at home.
The Timber Giants are expected to control much of the game, with Christian Agyenim Boateng likely to open the scoring before Eden Kofi Asamoah adds a second goal to seal the victory.
Bibiani Goldstars may put up a strong fight, but we expect the Timber Ginats to secure a comfortable 2-0 win.
Match Information
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Venue: Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samreboi
By: Pascal Amoah
