Asante Kotoko and Gold Stars will go head-to-head in the 2025 Champion of Champions match, officially scheduled for Sunday, 31 August, 2025.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) confirmed the date on Tuesday, setting the stage for the traditional curtain-raiser to the 2025–2026 Ghana Premier League season.
The match, commonly referred to as the Ghana Super Cup, pits the reigning Premier League champions Gold Stars against FA Cup holders Asante Kotoko in what promises to be a fiercely contested fixture.
The clash marks the first official fixture of the new domestic football calendar and will serve as a high-profile encounter between two of the country’s top sides.
Gold Stars head into the tie as champions of Ghana, having completed a successful 2024–2025 league campaign. Their triumph marks a significant milestone for the club, which has continued to rise in stature within Ghanaian football.
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko, one of the most storied clubs in the country’s history, clinched the FA Cup to earn their place in the upcoming Super Cup.
The GFA’s official statement reads: “The Ghana Football Association has scheduled the 2025 Champion of Champions match between league winners Gold Stars and FA Cup champions Asante Kotoko for Sunday, August 31, 2025. The fixture will officially launch the 2025–2026 Ghana Premier League season.”
The two sides are no strangers to each other. Last season, they met twice in league action, producing mixed results. Their most recent meeting ended in a goalless draw, a match marked by tactical discipline and missed opportunities on both ends.
In the previous encounter, however, Asante Kotoko secured a convincing 2–0 win, demonstrating their capacity to dominate when at their best.
Gold Stars, nicknamed the Golden Boys, will be aiming to rewrite their recent record against Kotoko. Their last victory over the Porcupine Warriors came in 2023, and they will be eager to reclaim bragging rights in this high-stakes meeting.
For Kotoko, the game is an opportunity to make a strong statement ahead of the new campaign, reaffirming their credentials as title contenders.
With both sides showing ambition and form in recent seasons, expectations are high for an intense and entertaining battle.
The match also presents an early opportunity for both teams to assess their readiness for the long season ahead and to set the tone for their respective campaigns.
The Champion of Champions match traditionally serves as a showcase event for the Ghanaian football season. It offers not only silverware but also a morale boost and early momentum for the victors.
As anticipation builds, fans across the country will be watching closely, eager to see which side can strike first and lift the first trophy of the 2025–2026 season.
The venue for the match has not yet been announced, but the fixture is expected to draw significant attention from supporters and stakeholders alik
e. Preparations are already underway, with both clubs expected to enter preseason training in the coming weeks.
