Bibiani GoldStars Secures First-Ever Ghana Premier League Title with Historic Victory in Final Weekend

Bibiani GoldStars have etched their name in history by clinching the Ghana Premier League title for the first time, following a resounding 4-0 triumph over Accra Lions on the final matchday of the 2024/25 season.

This impressive victory at their home turf, Dun’s Park, capped off a remarkable season for the Miners and ensured their spot in the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.

Established in 1998 and initially battling in the Division One League, GoldStars’ ascent has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Since their promotion to the Ghana Premier League in 2021, the club has swiftly evolved from newcomers to serious title challengers within just four seasons.

After finishing 9th in their inaugural season post-promotion, the Bibiani outfit improved to 5th in the following year.

However, a challenging 2023/24 season saw the Miners struggle, ending in 11th place, narrowly avoiding relegation by just three points.

Nonetheless, a season marked by consistency has led GoldStars to achieve the seemingly impossible, becoming champions in only their fourth season in the top tier.

Their journey to the pinnacle of Ghanaian football is underscored by a combination of effective management, unwavering local support, and impressive performances on the pitch.

The championship run was defined by both consistency and dominance. On that crucial final matchday, goals from Abdul Farouk Amoaful, Kelvin Oppong, Samuel Atta Kumi, and Frank Amankwah overwhelmed a relegated Accra Lions outfit, providing a comfortable three-point lead over their nearest competitors, Nations FC and Hearts of Lions.

Thanks to a superior head-to-head record against Nations FC, the outcome of the ongoing match for the Abrakese-based team against Holy Stars had no bearing on the title race, thereby officially crowning GoldStars as champions.

The victory ignited joyous celebrations throughout Bibiani, as the entire community embraced this historic milestone.

GoldStars’ success adds to a growing trend of clubs from the Western Region asserting their dominance in the GPL. They become the third club from this region to secure the league title in as many seasons, following Medeama SC’s success in 2022/23 and FC Samartex 1996’s triumph in 2023/24.

This ongoing success suggests a shift in power within Ghanaian football, as traditional heavyweights like Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko encounter increasing competition from emerging clubs in the West.

Looking forward, GoldStars will proudly represent Ghana in next season’s CAF Champions League preliminary round. Club CEO Kwesi Adu has voiced strong confidence in the team’s readiness and ambitions, stressing that the Miners intend to not only participate but to also make a significant impact on the continental stage.

Their foray into the CAF Champions League heralds a thrilling new chapter for both the club and Ghanaian football as a whole, offering inspiration for ongoing progress and excellence.

The story of GoldStars continues to unfold, with the next chapter poised to take place on the African stage, where they aspire to reach the group stage of the competition, following in the footsteps of Medeama’s achievement two seasons prior.