2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 22 Match Report - Swedru All Blacks 1-0 FC Samartex

Swedru All Blacks secured a vital 1-0 victory over FC Samartex 1996 in their Ghana Premier League matchweek 22 clash at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday, boosting their survival hopes in dramatic fashion.

The decisive moment arrived in the 75th minute when defender Zayat Bubakari calmly converted from the penalty spot to hand the hosts all three points.

The left-back showed great composure, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way after All Blacks were awarded a spot-kick following a foul inside the box.

It was a spirited performance from the Swedru-based side, who came into the fixture winless in their previous five matches across all competitions.

Under new trainer Kasim Mingle Ocansey, who was overseeing his first home game in charge, All Blacks displayed renewed determination and defensive discipline.

Samartex, unbeaten in their last five league games prior to Sunday’s contest, enjoyed spells of possession but struggled to break down a resolute All Blacks backline.

The Timber Giants pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages, throwing men forward, but the hosts held firm to protect their slender advantage.

The victory lifts significant pressure off All Blacks, who had been hovering just above the relegation zone, while Samartex miss the chance to climb further up the table.

It was a statement win at a crucial stage of the season for All Blacks and their new gaffer.