FC Samartex 1996 produced a dramatic late winner to defeat league leaders Medeama SC 2-1 in a hard-fought Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 encounter at Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.

The first half failed to produce any goals.

The game sprang to life in the 56th minute as Joshua Fusieni gave the home side a deserved lead.

Medeama were back on level terms through, Dominic Amponsah in the 79th minute.

With the game looking to end in a 1-1 draw at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, local cult hero, Christian Agyenim Boateng struck deep into stoppage time (90+3′) to seal a vital three points for Samartex and end Medeama’s impressive unbeaten run.

Asante Kotoko look to bounce back from a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Swedru All Blacks when they host Young Apostles at the Baba Yara Stadium.

The Porcupine Warriors sit 12th with 8 points from six matches (2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses).

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Both of their victories this season have come at home, and they will be eager to regain form after a late penalty defeat last weekend.

The side is also navigating a period of transition following the departure of head coach Eric Tinkler with Hamza Obeng and others incharge of the technical duties.

The midfield battle between Richard Boadu and Samuel Adamu would be a keen contention to watch this afternoon.

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Young Apostles arrive in 15th or 16th place with 6 points. They ended a three-match losing streak with a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Aduana FC last Sunday, thanks to a Samuel Prempeh penalty.

The visitors have struggled for consistency and goals this season (only 3 scored in 6 games) and have a poor away record.

The head-to-head favours the home team ,winning two and drawing two of their last four encounters.

Young Apostles would have to play above their weight levels should they want to change the narrative against Kotoko.

Prediction: Kotoko 2-1 Young Apostles 

Samartex welcome Ghana Premier League leaders Medeama SC to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday at 3pm in a key Matchday 7 Western derby.

Medeama sit top of the table with 14 points from six games, remaining the only unbeaten side.

The defending champions have scored a league-high 12 goals and come into the fixture on the back of a convincing 3-1 win over Heart of Lions.

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Samartex occupy third place with 11 points. The Timber Giants suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend, falling 1-0 to Ashanti Gold, but remain unbeaten at home this campaign with two wins and a draw from three matches.

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Samartex have won two and drawn two of their last four league meetings with Medeama on home soil.

Both of last season’s encounters ended in a draw.

Medeama coach Ibrahim Tanko has described the trip as a tough test, while goalkeeper Felix Kyei has vowed that the champions will finally secure a victory in Samreboi.

With only three points separating the sides, it would be a keenly contested game.

Prediction: Samartex 1-1 Medeama SC

Accra Hearts of Oak secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vision FC in their Ghana Premier League Matchday 7 clash on Saturday at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema.

The travelling team were buoyed by their previous win at home against Port City while the home side were on a stretch of three consecutive draws.

The first half failed to produce any goals with goalkeeper Benjamin Asare the busiest of the two goalkeepers making some excellent saves to keep his side in the game.

Four minutes to end the game silky midfielder ,Kwesi Asmah struck to give the Phobians the lead.

The late goal proved decisive, handing Hearts of Oak all three points and extending their strong start to the season.

The result marks back-to-back wins for the visitors, who sit second in the table.

Vision FC, currently near the bottom of the standings.