The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League kick-started at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon with title holders Samartex and Dreams sharing the spoils.
Dreams who were semi finalists in the 2023/24 CAF Confederation Cup fielded a lot of academy graduates.
The departure of key players Abdul Aziz Issah and Agyenim Boateng means Karim Zito needed reinforcements in the squad.
Former winger Joseph Esso, has returned after his spell in Tunisia and former Kotoko midfielder Rocky Dwamena started the game from the dugout.
For Samartex, who have been busy with continental football this season, gaffer Nurudeen Amadu started Lord Hillary Adabo in midfield.
Former Hearts of Oak skipper Kofi Agbesimah and RTU star Baba Kushibo were substitutes.
The game looked even for the first half with both teams creating few glaring opportunities to earn a victory.
After the break, Samartex goalkeeper Kofi Baah was called to duty in some key moments, holding on to a clean sheet.
Collins Boah of Dreams FC, on the 70th minute, after a reckless tackle was sent off.
Regardless having a man down, Dreams still held Sarmatex to a goalless stalemate till full time.
Moving on, Dreams on match-week two will travel to newly promoted side Basake Holy stars.
Samartex will face Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League next week and play their match-week two fixture later.
