Bechem United secure dramatic 2-1 victory over Samartex

Bechem United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over FC Samartex 1996 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, extending their winning streak at home to five matches in the league this season. The match, which was part of the 2026-27 Ghana Premier League campaign, saw the Hunters make the most of their home advantage to claim all three points. The win maintains Bechem's perfect home record and underlines their impressive form at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

The match got off to a bright start for Bechem, with Augustine Okrah opening the scoring in the 39th minute. Kelvin Appiah provided the assist with an excellent pass to pick out Okrah, who showed his composure in front of goal to slot the ball home and give the hosts a deserved 1-0 lead. This goal was a reward for Bechem's attacking efforts and gave them a strong foundation to build on.

Samartex, however, returned from the break with renewed determination and restored parity in the 57th minute through Gabriel Osei. The equaliser gave the Timber Giants renewed hope as they pushed for a positive result against a Bechem side that had won all four of their previous home matches this season. The visitors were keen to cause an upset and make a dent in Bechem's title aspirations.

With the game seemingly heading towards a draw, Bechem found a decisive breakthrough deep into stoppage time. Substitute Dennis Modzaka proved to be the match-winner, capitalising on his opportunity in the 90th minute plus five to fire past the Samartex goalkeeper and send the home supporters into celebration. The late strike secured a crucial victory for the Hunters and extended their winning streak at home.

The defeat represents a setback for Samartex in their pursuit of maintaining their position at the top of the league standings after an otherwise impressive start to the campaign. The Timber Giants had been performing well, but this loss puts them under pressure to regain their footing in the league. They will look to bounce back from this defeat in their next match.

The result also underlines Bechem’s impressive home form, with the Hunters continuing to make their stadium a difficult venue for visiting teams. Their ability to grind out wins at home has been a key factor in their success this season. Bechem's fans will be eager to see if this form continues in the coming weeks.

The win for Bechem United was a significant one, and it keeps them in the hunt for a top spot in the league standings. The Hunters will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, while Samartex will seek to regroup and respond to this setback. The 2026-27 Ghana Premier League campaign is heating up, and matches like this one are crucial in determining the final standings.

Key points

• Bechem United extended their winning streak at home to five matches in the league this season.