Bibiani Gold Stars have been crowned champions of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League, sealing their first-ever top-flight title with a commanding 4-0 win over Accra Lions on the final day of the season at DUNS Park.
Heading into the decisive fixture, the Miners knew victory alone would not be enough, they also needed title rivals Nations FC to drop points. In the end, both conditions aligned perfectly for the Bibiani-based side, who delivered a spirited and clinical performance in front of a jubilant home crowd.
Gold Stars wasted no time asserting their dominance. Head coach Frimpong Manso adopted an aggressive attacking approach, which bore fruit just four minutes into the contest. Striker Abdul Farouk Amoaful broke the deadlock with a composed close-range finish, sending the home fans into early celebration.
Their intensity remained relentless, and by the 19th minute, the lead had doubled. A well-worked team move saw Kelvin Oppong finish coolly, igniting scenes of wild celebration at DUNS Park. The mood turned euphoric moments later when reports filtered in from Abrankese that Nations FC were trailing Heart of Lions, further tilting the title race in Gold Stars’ favour.
The second half mirrored the first in tempo and intent. Bibiani continued to press high, keeping Accra Lions pinned back. Around the 60th minute, Coach Manso introduced fresh legs Godfred Arthur and Charles Kamara Gyamfi replacing Amoaful and Justice Arthur to sustain their attacking momentum.
The came the decisive moment. News of a second goal for Heart of Lions against Nations FC sent a thunderous roar around the stadium. Within seconds, Samuel Atta Kumi delivered the final blow, rifling in the third goal for Bibiani and effectively sealing their place in Ghanaian football history.
The Miners added a fourth late on to cap off a flawless performance on a day that will long be remembered in Bibiani.
Their triumph was built on a formidable home record Gold Stars lost just once at DUNS Park all season, conceding a mere five goals in 17 matches.
For Frimpong Manso and his players, the title is not only a reward for consistency and determination but a new chapter for a club that has steadily risen through the ranks to reach the summit of Ghanaian football.