FC Samartex will cross swords with giants Hearts of Oak at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena in a Ghana Premier League week 11 encounter, with both sides hoping to strengthen their positions on the league table.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Timber Giants head into the game after suffering their second defeat of the season, losing 2-1 away to Bechem United last weekend.
FC Samartex currently sit fourth with 18 points from 10 matches and will be eager to return to winning ways in front of their home supporters.
Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, bounced back from their recent setback with a convincing 3-0 victory over Heart of Lions.
The Phobians remain second on the table with 20 points and will be looking to secure another win to maintain their challenge for the league title.
With only two points separating the sides, the encounter presents an opportunity for both teams to make progress in the title race.
FC Samartex will count on home advantage, while Hearts will aim to carry their winning momentum into Samreboi.
TEAM NEWS
Both teams have no major injury or suspension concerns ahead of the encounter and are expected to have their available players at their disposal.
Both teams will miss the services of Isaac Afful and Benjamin Asare, who are all currently with the Black Stars for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
LINEUPS
Samartex: Zakari (GK), Senkyire, Adu Siaw, Grippman, Sewornu, Sarpong, Asamoah, Latif, Osei, Agyenim Boateng, Fuseini
Hearts of Oak: Asare (GK), Ali, Ransford, Asibey, Djan, Karim, Asmah, Hussein, Baafi, Karikari, Antwi.
KICKOFF: 15:00GMT (3:00pm)
PREDICTION
We say FC Samartex 1-1 Hearts of Oak.
