
Bibiani GoldStars kept their title ambitions alive in the 2025 GHALCA Top 4 tournament with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Heart of Lions on Sunday afternoon.
The fiercely contested encounter at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium ended 1-1 in regulation time before GoldStars triumphed 4-3 in the shootout.
Heart of Lions broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when Ali Fawzi calmly slotted home to give his side the lead.
After the break, both teams increased their intensity, with GoldStars pushing forward in search of an equaliser.
Their persistence paid off late in the game when Sampson Eduku struck to level the score and force penalties.
In the shootout, GoldStars held their nerve to secure the win, moving their tally to seven points, a result that puts them in pole position to claim the trophy.
Despite the defeat, Heart of Lions picked up four points from the group stage and will take valuable lessons into the upcoming domestic campaign.
The tournament continues with a mouthwatering clash between archrivals Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko in the final group fixture at the same venue.