🇬🇭 Ghana Sports1 November 2026

Samartex beat Gold Stars 1-0 in Ghanaian league

By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MyJoyOnline

FC Samartex 1996 beat Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0 in the Ghanaian Western derby, thanks to a penalty from Christian Agyenim Boateng in the 25th minute. The fourth win of the season puts Samartex in second place, level on points with leaders Medeama SC, reports MyJoyOnline.

FC Samartex 1996 beat Bibiani Gold Stars 1-0 in the Ghanaian Premier League, reports MyJoyOnline. Christian Agyenim Boateng scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 25th minute, giving Samartex their fourth win of the season.

With this victory in the Western Region derby, Samartex move into second place in the standings, level on points with leaders Medeama SC. Gold Stars were unable to equalise away from home.

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