Bibiani Goldstars will welcome Heart of Lions to Dun's Park on Monday, October 20, for a matchweek six showdown in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
Goldstars will be keen to turn home advantage into a much-needed victory, while Heart of Lions arrive in Bibiani riding on a wave of confidence following their superb performances so far in the league.
Match Preview
After an inconsistent start to the season, Bibiani Goldstars find themselves in 11th on the table with six points. The Miners have shown flashes of their attacking prowess but have struggled to convert possession into goals in key moments. Their recent 3-0 away defeat has plunged them into a state of confusion.
At home, however, Goldstars remain a difficult side to beat. Their fans at Dunn's Park create one of the most intimidating atmospheres in the league, and coach Maxwell Konadu will be counting on that support to inspire a return to winning ways.
Meanwhile, Heart of Lions appear to be hitting their stride after an impressive start to the campaign. Having collected three victories and a draw from their opening four matches, they followed up with a hard-fought goalless stalemate against Hearts of Oak last weekend — a result that underlined their defensive discipline and ability to break forward with purpose.
The attacking trio of Obeng Jnr, Hennessy, and Quansah continue to grow in cohesion, offering coach Bashiru Hayford plenty of encouragement ahead of this crucial away contest.
With both sides eager to climb the table and with Heart of Lions currently sitting second on 11 points, Monday’s encounter promises to be a tactical battle between Goldstars’ home fortitude and Lions’ confident, free-flowing sharpness.
Team News
Bibiani Goldstars
Coach Maxwell Konadu has a largely fit squad to choose from, Captain Vincent Atingah is expected to lead the backline once again, while midfielder Francis Twene will be key in dictating tempo from the centre of the park.
The attacking burden will fall on Samuel Attah Kumi and Michael Nkoah, both of whom have been lively in recent outings but are yet to consistently find the net.
Heart of Lions
Heart of Lions, on the other hand, are set to field an unchanged lineup after their morale-boosting win last weekend. Skipper Abban anchors the defence alongside Addo and Ali, while Freeman will be maintained on the wings.
Forward Obeng Jnr, who scored in their last two games, is expected to lead the attack.
Bibiani Goldstars possible starting lineup:
Emmanuel Kobi (GK); Emmanuel Adjei, Edward Agyemang, Gideon Anaba; Phillip Ofori, Francis Twene, Razack Sanou, Vincent Atingah (C); Emmanuel Kontor, Samuel Attah Kumi, Michael Nkoah.
Heart of Lions possible starting lineup:
Osei (GK); Abban (C), Addo, Ali, Anim; Atta Agyei, Danso, Freeman; Hennessy, Obeng Jnr, Quansah.
We Say: Bibiani Goldstars 1-3 Heart of Lions
Heart of Lions’ attacking momentum could prove too much for Bibiani Goldstars to contain on Monday afternoon. Obeng Jnr is tipped to continue his fine form with an early strike, before Chauncy Freeman doubles the advantage from a quick counterattack.
Goldstars may pull one back through Samuel Attah Kumi midway through the second half, but Quansah is expected to seal all three points for the visitors with a late effort, capping off a composed away performance.
Kickoff: 15:00 GMT, Monday, October 20, 2025
By: Pascal Amoah
