GPL 2026/27: ‘We are the team to beat’ – Medeama boss Tanko ahead of Samartex clash
The defending champions aim to maintain their commanding start to the season as they square off against FC Samartex on matchday 7 of the Ghana Premier League.
Medeama SC's head coach Ibrahim Tanko has voiced confidence ahead of a crucial match against FC Samartex in the Ghana Premier League. The defending champions, currently sitting atop the table with 14 points from six matches, aim to maintain their excellent start to the season. FC Samartex trails behind in third place, with three points less than Medeama.
As the only unbeaten team in the league, Medeama sees this upcoming encounter as a significant challenge. "We just had six games and we didn't lose a game, so definitely we are one of the teams that everyone would like to beat," Tanko remarked, emphasizing the team's readiness and assurance. The coach noted that the venue for the game is particularly challenging to play at, given the strong team and coach behind Samartex.
Medeama are set to face their opponents at this venue on Sunday, October 18, with the goal of securing a crucial away victory to build upon their dominant campaign thus far.
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