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FC Samartex crowned 2023/24 Ghana Premier League champions

By Vincent Ashitey
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FC Samartex 1996 have been crowned champions of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League campaign after a 2-0 win over Accra Lions on the season's final day.

Two goals in each half have propelled the Timber giants to their first ever Premier League crown in 28-years of existence.

A sublime finish from Emmanuel Mammah after just three minutes before Ebenezer Ocran sealed victory in the 87th minute to crown an incredible season.

Samartex have clinched the biggest prize in Ghanaian football after just two seasons in the domestic top-flight,

Promoted two seasons ago, they finished their debut season in 10th place but they surpassed all expectations, finishing first and securing the championship in an amazing style.

Coach Nurudeen Amadu's side capped an incredible campaign with the comfortable win against the visitors at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.

Samartex' victory also means they will represent Ghana in the 2024-25 CAF Champions League next season.