2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 19 Match Report - Karela United 0-1 FC Samartex

FC Samartex 1996 boosted their push up the Ghana Premier League table with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Karela United at the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale on Sunday afternoon.

The decisive moment came shortly after the restart when Christian Agyenim Boateng struck in the 50th minute to hand the Timber Giants all three points in a closely contested Matchweek 19 encounter.

The goal proved enough to separate the two sides on a tense afternoon marked by tactical discipline and missed opportunities.

Karela started the game brightly, enjoying spells of possession in the opening exchanges as they looked to bounce back from last weekend’s late defeat to Aduana FC.

The Pride of Passion pushed numbers forward, with their wide players causing problems, but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

Samartex, however, remained compact and disciplined, soaking up pressure and threatening on the counter.

After a goalless first half, Samartex returned with renewed intent.

Their persistence paid off five minutes into the second half when Agyenim Boateng capitalised on a defensive lapse to fire home and put the visitors ahead.

The goal silenced the home crowd and shifted the momentum firmly in Samartex’s favour.

Karela pressed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, throwing men forward and forcing the Samartex defence into several last-ditch clearances.

Despite sustained pressure, the hosts were unable to find a breakthrough as Samartex held on resolutely until the final whistle.