Ghana Premier League winner Samartex pockets GHC500k as prize money

Published on: 16 June 2024
Ghana Premier League winner Samartex pockets GHC500k as prize money
Samartex crowned GPL champions

Samartex will pocket a whooping amount of GHC500,000 after emerging as champions of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League campaign.

The Timber giants secured the first Ghana Premier League after beating Bibiani Goldstars in matchday 32.

But they were officially crowned champions on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in their final day game against Accra Lions.

In a special coronation match on Sunday afternoon, Samartex inflicted a 2-0 home win over Accra Lions at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex.

Emmanuel Mamah scored a stunning goal in the 3rd minute as they went to recess with the advantage.

In the 87th minute, Ebenezer Papa Ocran scored a brilliant goal to seal a comfortable win for the host as they climax the campaign in style.

With this victory, Samartex finished the season with a total of 61 points after 34 games.

However, Samartex, the eventual Ghana Premier League winners were decorated with their medals at a colorful ceremony in Samreboi.

The atmosphere in Samreboi was electrifying as the team celebrated their league triumph in style.

Having emerged as champions, Samartex are expected to take home a whooping amount of GHC500,000.

Meanwhile, Accra Lions and Berekum Chelsea who finished second and third positions will take home GHC200,000 and GHC100,000 respectively.

Samartex will represent Ghana in the CAF Champions League campaign next season.

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