Okrah’s late goal lifts Samartex past Aduana in Ghana
DORMAA AHENKRO, Ghana (Interstat) — Ebenezer Okrah scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Samartex a 1-0 victory over Aduana in Ghana Premier League play Sunday at Agyeman Badu Stadium. Samartex improved to 2-0 in the league and overall. Aduana moved to 0-1-1 in the competition and across all competitions. Okrah’s late right-footed goal settled a match that stayed scoreless through regulation and featured six yellow cards. Samartex’s Christian Agyemin Boateng, Joshua Fuseini, Emmanuel Essien and Clinton Kumi were booked. Aduana’s Emmanuel Abban and Raymond Agyemang also received yellow cards. Samartex previously defeated Karela United 3-1 on Sept. 6. Aduana had played Heart of Lions to a 0-0 draw on Sept. 6. Samartex next hosts Asante Kotoko on Sept. 20. Aduana hosts Karela United the same day. The visitors secured the win despite playing away from home, leaving Aduana still seeking its first victory of the young season.