Mingle Anticipates Fierce Contest as Nations FC Host Samartex
Nations FC head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle has cautioned his players to brace themselves for a demanding test when they welcome reigning champions FC Samartex in their Week 3 Ghana Premier League fixture at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
The Abrankese outfit slipped to 8th place after a narrow loss to Aduana Stars in Week 2 and now face a Samartex side still searching for their first win of the campaign. Mingle believes that makes the clash even more dangerous.
“It is not going to be easy, but we’ll have to work for it. It’s a very difficult game,” Mingle admitted. “They haven’t won in their first two matches, so they’ll be coming like wounded tigers. We also have to double our effort to secure all three points.”
Although Samartex have endured a sluggish start in defending their title, Mingle insists they will arrive with renewed determination, and his players must be ready to match their intensity.
Sunday’s contest offers Nations FC a chance to bounce back from their setback and assert themselves against one of the league’s strongest sides. For Samartex, the tie represents a crucial opportunity to ignite their season.
With both teams desperate for points, the encounter is shaping up to be a tense and high-tempo battle, with Mingle expecting focus and discipline to be the difference.
