Ebenezer Acquah Appointed Samartex Deputy Captain
Centre-back Ebenezer Acquah has been appointed as the deputy captain of the 2023/2024 Champions of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).
A statement released by FC Samartex 1996 said he will be deputizing Emmanuel Adu Siaw.
The decision was taken unanimously by the players and officials.
“In a unanimous decision, the players and officials of Samartex SC have elected centre-back Ebenezer Acquah as the new deputy captain to Emmanuel Adu Siaw.”
The club is of the view that Acquah possesses unique leadership qualities that earn him this new role.
“Acquah’s remarkable journey began when he joined us from Skyy FC during the 2022/223 season, and since then, he has established himself as one of the most outstanding and dedicated players to have graced St. Martins Park.
“His exemplary leadership both on and off the pitch, as well as his commitment to the team, has distinguished Acquah as a paragon of excellence. We are proud to bestow upon him the role of deputy captain.”
This is one of the preparations being undertaken by the Club ahead of the next season and their continental campaign.
Signings
They have employed the services of Japheth Norvienyo from Kumasi-based Nations FC and Musah ‘Ben Dida’ Zakari from lower-tier Okwagu United.
The two are each on a three-year contract.
The Club seek to augment their goalpost with these new signings as they prepare for the next season and the continental campaign.
“The ‘Regal Giant’ from the Volta Region, Japheth Norvienyo, has joined us on a three-year deal.”
Norvienyo featured 14 times for Nations in the just-ended season.
Announcing that of Ben Dida, Samartex said he “joins us with a huge prospect, having displayed a stellar performance for Okwahu United in the just-ended season Division One League.
He kept 13 clean sheets after 23 games.
