GPL Week 24 Preview: FC Samartex host defending champions Medeama in Western derby showdown

Ghana Premier League frontrunners FC Samartex 1996 gear up to face defending champions Medeama in an anticipated Western derby clash on Sunday.

The Timber giants enter the encounter as favourites, boasting an impressive campaign in the domestic top-flight and eyeing to dethrone the champions at the season’s end.

Head coach Nurudeen Amadu looks to in-form winger Evans Osei Wusu and midfielder Emmanuel Keyekeh to lead the charge at Nsenkyire Park.

Maintaining a firm hold atop the league table, Samartex is aware that any misstep could see them overtaken by second-placed Nations FC, just two points behind.

Samartex, in their second season, have displayed brilliance, having survived relegation narrowly in their debut top-flight campaign. Their home ground, the Nsenkyire Stadium, has been formidable, with just one loss this season against closest rivals Nations FC.

Meanwhile, Medeama’s title defense has been lacklustre, plagued by injuries to key players like winger Derrick Fordjour and forward Nana Kofi Babil. Struggling for form, they suffered a recent defeat against Accra Lions.

With Medeama striving to resurrect their campaign and Samartex aiming to maintain their momentum, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown in Aboi.