Gold Stars Goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi Declares Readiness for Asante Kotoko Showdown in Champion of Champions Clash

Gold Stars’ Emmanuel Kobi Confident Ahead of Champion of Champions Clash with Asante Kotoko

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Aug 25, 2025

Gold Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel Kobi has voiced his confidence as his side gears up to face Asante Kotoko in the 2025 Champion of Champions showdown on Sunday, 31 August.

The much-anticipated fixture, officially confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), will act as the curtain-raiser for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

Speaking to GFA Media, Kobi stressed that the league champions are unfazed by Kotoko’s pedigree and are determined to secure yet another piece of silverware.

“The moment we lifted the Ghana Premier League title, it showed we have no fear of any team in the country, whether they are in form or not. We are ready to face Kotoko, and we must win that trophy as well,” he said.

The one-off clash, played under Article 9 of the Premier League Regulations, pits reigning league champions Gold Stars against MTN FA Cup holders Asante Kotoko, with both sides eyeing early bragging rights ahead of the new campaign.

Gold Stars approach the contest buoyed by their historic maiden league triumph and their recent success in the GHALCA Top Four tournament. Kotoko, meanwhile, sealed their place in the competition by clinching the FA Cup, adding to their illustrious history.

The Champion of Champions tie has traditionally provided fans with an early taste of the intensity to expect in the upcoming season. Last year, FC Samartex edged Nsoatreman FC 1-0 in Tarkwa to lift the 2024 edition.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

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