FC Samartex 1996 and Hearts of Oak are set to face off at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday in an important Ghana Premier League encounter as both clubs continue their push for a strong finish to the season.
With only a few matches remaining in the campaign, both sides remain hopeful of securing a place in the league’s top four and will be eager to avoid any slip-ups at this stage of the competition.
Samartex head into the fixture under pressure after back-to-back defeats against Heart of Lions and Bibiani Gold Stars FC. The defending champions have also struggled defensively in recent outings, conceding goals in each of their last three league matches.
Despite their recent setbacks, Samartex will be determined to deliver a positive result in front of their home supporters in what will be their final home game of the season.
Hearts of Oak arrive in Samreboi on a more stable run of form, having avoided defeat in their last three league fixtures. However, consecutive draws against Aduana Stars FC and Karela United FC have slowed their momentum in the race for a top-four finish.
One major boost for the Phobians has been their defensive consistency, with the team keeping clean sheets in each of their last three league matches.
Meetings between the two clubs in recent seasons have produced closely fought contests. Since May 2023, both Samartex and Hearts of Oak have recorded two victories apiece, while two encounters have ended in draws.
Hearts of Oak secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture played in December 2025, and Sunday’s clash is expected to be another tightly contested battle.
With both teams eager to strengthen their positions before the end of the campaign, fans can expect an intense encounter at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.