GoldStars crowned 2025 GHALCA Top 4 champions

Bibiani GoldStars have been crowned champions of the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament after edging Heart of Lions 4-3 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday.

The Miners, who previously defeated Hearts of Oak on penalties, once again demonstrated their resilience by maintaining composure in the shootout. This result brought their points total to seven, enough to secure the title.

Lions began the game strongly, controlling possession and pressing GoldStars deep into their half. Their efforts were rewarded in the 37th minute when Ali Fawzi scored the opening goal with a superb strike.

After the break, GoldStars improved, matching their opponents’ intensity and creativity. As time ran out, striker Sampson Eduku scored late to level the game and force penalties.

During the subsequent shootout, the Miners successfully converted four penalty kicks, while the Lions faltered twice, ultimately handing victory and the trophy to GoldStars.

Elsewhere, Hearts of Oak defeated Asante Kotoko to finish level on points with GoldStars. However, the Miners were crowned champions courtesy of their superior head-to-head record against the Phobians.