2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 34 Match Report - Young Apostles 2-0 FC Samartex

Richmond Opoku scored a brace as Young Apostles FC secured a crucial 2-0 victory over FC Samartex 1996 at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday to preserve their Ghana Premier League status.

Heading into the final round of the season with relegation fears looming, Apostles produced a composed and determined performance in front of their home supporters to guarantee survival in the top flight.

The hosts started the match with urgency, knowing only a positive result would ease their relegation worries.

Their attacking intent paid off midway through the first half when Opoku opened the scoring with a fine finish after capitalising on a defensive lapse from the visitors.

Buoyed by the opener, Apostles continued to press forward and looked the more dangerous side for the remainder of the half, while Samartex struggled to create clear-cut opportunities despite enjoying spells of possession.

After the break, the Timber Giants attempted to respond and pushed numbers forward in search of an equaliser, but the Apostles defence remained resolute under pressure.

Opoku then sealed the victory later in the second half with his second goal of the afternoon, calmly finishing off a swift attacking move to send the home fans into celebration.

The victory extended Apostles’ impressive home run and ensured they retained their place in the Ghana Premier League for another season.

For Samartex, the defeat ended their hopes of finishing the campaign on a strong note as the former champions wrapped up the season with another disappointing away performance.