Asante Kotoko claimed the 2025 ‘Champion of Champions’ crown with a slim 1-0 victory over Bibiani GoldStars in an entertaining conflict at Dun’s Park.
Gold Stars started brightly, threatening within the fifth minute when Atta Kumi broke by means of, solely to be denied by a well timed intervention from Shaybu Abubakar.
The defender later made approach for substitute Hamzata Musah, who went on to determine the sport.
The Miners continued to press and practically discovered the opener from an Appiah McCarthy free kick, however Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara produced two essential saves to maintain his facet stage.
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Kotoko got here shut after the restart, with Albert Amoah’s highly effective header forcing a fantastic cease from Emmanuel Kobi.
The decisive second arrived within the seventieth minute when substitute Musah Hamzata latched onto a exact cross from Seth Kwadwo and fired dwelling into the underside nook.
The Porcupine Warriors held agency to seal a hard-fought 1-0 win—an electrifying contest that set the proper tone for the 2025/26 soccer season.
The victory marked Kotoko’s fourth ‘Champion of Champions’ title, restoring confidence after a disappointing GHALCA Prime 4 marketing campaign.
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It additionally supplies a significant increase for coach Karim Zito’s facet as they put together for his or her CAF Confederation Cup journey, whereas Bibiani Gold Stars will regroup for his or her CAF Champions League problem.
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The Porcupine Warriors will now shift focus to sharpening their squad for the upcoming Ghana Premier League season and their continental marketing campaign within the CAF Confederation Cup. This triumph not solely ends their current struggles but in addition serves as an important momentum builder heading right into a demanding season forward.
