Match Report: Gold Stars 0-1 Asante Kotoko – Porcupine Warriors Crowned 2025 Champion of Champions

Asante Kotoko emerged victorious in the 2025 Champion of Champions clash after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bibiani Gold Stars at the Dun’s Park on Sunday afternoon.

The game lived up to its billing, producing a tense battle between last season’s Ghana Premier League winners, Gold Stars, and MTN FA Cup holders, Kotoko. Both sides created decent chances in the first half, but resolute defending and wasted opportunities kept the scoreline goalless at the break.

The decisive moment came in the 70th minute when debutant Musa Hamzata, a defender who recently joined from Accra Lions, tapped in a flick from Albert Amoah past Emmanuel in the Gold Stars goal. His strike not only marked a dream debut but also sealed the silverware for the Porcupine Warriors.

Gold Stars pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Kotoko’s backline, marshaled by captain Samba O’Neil, stood firm to secure the clean sheet.

At the final whistle, the Kotoko faithful erupted in celebration as the Reds lifted the 2025 Champion of Champions trophy — their first major title under head coach Karim Zito.

Full-Time: Bibiani Gold Stars 0-1 Asante Kotoko

Goal: Musa Hamzata (70’)

The win sets the tone for Kotoko’s 2025/26 campaign as they look to challenge for both domestic and continental honors.