2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 33 Match Report - Samartex 1-0 Hearts of Oak

Samartex boosted their hopes of finishing in the top four after edging Hearts of Oak 1-0 at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday.

Gabriel Osei scored the decisive goal in the 72nd minute to hand Samartex an important victory in their final home game of the season.

The hosts headed into the match looking to respond after back-to-back defeats, while Hearts of Oak arrived aiming to continue their unbeaten run despite already being out of the title race.

However, Hearts’ preparations were disrupted after the team was involved in a minor road accident on their journey to the venue. Although there were no casualties or serious injuries reported, the incident appeared to affect the players psychologically during the contest.

Samartex started with greater intensity and looked more dangerous going forward, while Hearts struggled to create clear opportunities despite maintaining their recent defensive solidity.

The home side continued to push after the break and eventually found the breakthrough when Gabriel Osei finished calmly in the 72nd minute to spark celebrations at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.

Hearts attempted to respond late in the game but lacked sharpness in attack as Samartex held on for all three points.

The result sees Samartex strengthen their push for a top-four finish heading into the final round of matches, while Hearts of Oak’s inconsistent campaign suffered another setback.