Kwame Opoku delivered a match-winning performance as Bibiani Gold Stars secured a 2-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars at Dun’s Park on Matchday 6 of the Ghana Premier League.
The forward scored in both halves to hand the hosts all three points, providing a timely boost for Gold Stars as they look to climb the league standings.
Gold Stars started the encounter with purpose and broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when Opoku found the back of the net to give the home side a 1-0 lead heading into the halftime break.
The hosts returned from the interval determined to extend their advantage, while Basake Holy Stars struggled to find a breakthrough against a disciplined Gold Stars defence.
Opoku eventually put the result beyond doubt in the 80th minute, completing his brace with a clinical finish to seal a comfortable 2-0 win for the Bibiani-based side.
The victory lifts Gold Stars to 14th place on the league table with 10 points from six matches, having recorded two wins, one draw and three defeats.
Basake Holy Stars, meanwhile, remain ninth with nine points after suffering their third defeat of the campaign. They have won three of their six matches, with their other results leaving them without a draw so far.
Gold Stars will hope to build on Opoku’s decisive contribution as they seek greater consistency in the coming weeks, while Basake Holy Stars will be eager to recover from the defeat in their next league outing.
