GHALCA To Call On GFA And Two Others

The New Executive Council of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), will pay a courtesy call on the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Sports Ministry and National Sports Authority (NSA) on Wednesday June 1.

The Association, which is the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana, held it’s elections about two months ago to elect officials to steer the affairs of the association for the next four years.

Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side, Ashanti Gold, won the elections at the expense of Kofi Poku, Nana Oduro Sarfo and Isaac Wilberforce Koomson who also contested for the seat.

He was sworn into office earlier this month with his team, and they will pay a visit to the football governing body of Ghana, the Youth and Sports Ministry and NSA to introduce themselves officially.

The team will pay the call to the offices of the FA first before calling on the other two heads of the country’s sport.

The new executive council include:

Kudjoe Fianoo – Chairman

Alex Akumey – Vice Chairman

George Amoako – Treasurer

John Ansh – Premier League Representative

George Offosuhene Peprah – Premier League Representative

Somtymer Otuo-Acheampong – Division One Representative

Samuel Aboabre – Division Two Representative.

GHALCA To Call On GFA And Two Others

GHALCA To Swear-In Executives Tomorrow

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), will swear-in the new executive members tomorrow (Thursday).

The swearing-in ceremony which was tentatively fixed for April 28, was postponed indefinitely due to the transition team inability to place the suitable arrangements required.

Sportscrusader.com reported last month that the transition team were given about two weeks to put the necessary arrangements in place for the handing over ceremony.

The arrangements has finally been put in place and the transition team will meet today to look for the way forward.

The incoming executives of the association will be chaired by Ashgold Chairman, Kudjoe Fianoo.

The other members are:

Alex Akumey – Vice Chairman

George Amoako – Treasurer

John Ansah – Premier League Rep

George Offosuhene – Premier League Rep

Somtymer Otuo-Acheampong – Division One Rep

Samuel Aboabre – Division Two Rep

The media will be given the opportunity to ask questions after the swearing-in ceremony.

GHALCA To Swear-In Executives Tomorrow

GHALCA Prez Cup Teams

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), chairman elect, Kudjoe Fianoo has hinted that his first competition will be spread across the country.

It is believed that some members of the Association are maligned during GHALCA organised competitions.

And Mr Fianoo has promised to provide a solution to the issue by providing them programmes that will make them feel part of the Association.

“GHALCA’s next Presidents’ Cup on July 1, will be spread across the length and breadth of Ghana. On July 1, it is likely B.A United will play Tano Bofoakwa at the Coronation Park or Eleven Wise play Sekondi Hasaacas at Essipong Sports Stadium, It is likely we could have derbies involving Division One and Premier League clubs.

“It will not be out of place to see Asokwa Deportivo playing Kumasi Asante Kotoko. There are some lower division clubs who pull more crowds in their catchment area than matches involving premier league clubs. We are going to tap those resources to the benefit of the Association,” he said.

GHALCA Prez Cup Teams

I Didn"t Spend Much In GHALCA Elections

Former Chief Executive officer of Berekum Chelsea, Nana Oduro Sarfo has revealed that he spent less on delegates prior Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), elections.

Nana Oduro Sarfo contested for the chairmanship post at GHALCA alongside Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, Kudjoe Fianoo and Kofi Poku.

Unfortunately, delegates chose Kudjoe Fianoo ahead of him despite despite paying their transport from their locations.

He also fed them, but only 13 voted for him.

“The delegates have spoken. We all had our messages and our vision for GHALCA but delegates bought into his ideas,” Mr. Sarfo told Sportscrusader.com

“I am happy I didn’t spend much on the delegates. I gave some of them transport fare and bought food for about 40, of them at the restaurant.” He added.

Mr. Sarfo also praised delegates for not selling their conscience.

“I think they want they want the best for GHALCA and I am for that. They showed that their conscience cannot be bought and that is good for the association.”

I Didn"t Spend Much In GHALCA Elections

Koomson Congratulates Kudjoe Fianoo

Outgoing Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), vice chairman, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson has congratulated Kudjoe Fianoo on winning the chairmanship post.

Isaac Koomson contested for the chairmanship post, but lost to Kudjoe Fianoo who amassed 63 out of the 102 valid votes cast.

Mr. Koomson is disappointed he could not succeed his boss, Alhaji Raji, but believes Mr. Fianoo has the ability to lead the association to greater.

“It is an elections and you must be ready for any result, delegates have the power to decide who lead the association and they chose Kudjoe, congratulations to him,” the Accra representative of Aduana Stars told Sportscrusader.com.

Isaac Koomson also thanked all delegates who vested their confidence on him

“Many delegates showed confidence but unfortunately, it wasn’t to be. I wan to take this opportunity to thank all my well wishers and those who believed in me.” Je said.

Isaac Koomson hinted he will take a shot break and return stronger.

Koomson Congratulates Kudjoe Fianoo

AshGold CEO Set To Resign

Ashanti Gold Sporting Club Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kudjoe Fianoo is set to relinquish his post, Sportscrusader.com has gathered.

According to Sportscrusader.com sources, Mr. Fianoo is ready to leave the club, after winning the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), elections on Thursday.

It is believed Mr. Fianoo has a lot on his table and he is ready to bow out, after serving the club for almost a decade.

Supporters Union of Ashanti Gold, National Coordinating Committee (NCC), gave Kudjoe Fianoo a three-day ultimatum to either accept a pay cut of 50% or resign.

Mr. Fianoo forwarded the letter to his employers, AngloGold, but they are yet to respond to the demands of the supporters.

Fianoo led AshGold to win the league title last season after almost two decades.

AshGold CEO Set To Resign

Why Kudjoe Fianoo Won GHALCA Elections

The race began in February this year and on the 21 April, the grace fell on Kudjoe Fianoo to succeed Alhaji Braimah Raji as chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA).

The race was as thicker as a concrete, and  barely did football connoisseurs, believed that Kudjoe Fianoo will whitewash Isaac Koomson, Kofi Poku and Nana Oduro Sarfo in the race for the seat.

Isaac Koomson was rated highly among members of the Association and delegates, but he pulled a total 13 votes from the 102 votes cast.

I must admit I was completely taken aback by the decision of the delegates considering the conversation I had with a  chunk of them to the elections.

Most of them bought into the idea of Isaac Koomson and Kofi Poku, and the race was destined to he closely contested by the duo. However, Kudjoe Fianoo spring up and won the race.

Speaking to delegates who vested their power in the AshantiGold Chief Executive Officer, Sportscrusader.com observed that Kudjoe Fianoo won the race with his image.

The former Ghana Football Association (GFA), Executive Committee member’s presence epitomized his chances. Delegates are convinced that the success GHALCA chalked when he was part of the Association will be revived should he lead the dream of the club.

It is believed that he will champion their call for clubs to have a say when decisions about Ghana football is made at the highest level.

Why Kudjoe Fianoo Won GHALCA Elections

GHALCA Elections Tomorrow

All is set for the 2016 Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) elections at the Accra Sports Stadium media centre tomorrow (Thursday).

Delegates of the various league clubs in the country are expected in Accra tonight to exercise their franchise on elections day.

Four candidates, Kudjoe Fianoo, Chief Executive officer of AshantiGold Sporting Club, Nana Oduro Sarfo, former CEO of Berekum Chelsea, Kofi Poku, vice chairman of MTN FA Cup Committee and Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, incumbent vice chairman of GHALCA are vying for the chairmanship seat.

Alex Akumey vice president of New Edubiase and George Amoako, will contest for the vice chairmanship and treasurer seats unopposed.

George Offosuhene of WAFA and John Ansah of Ebusua Dwarfs will wrestle for the mantle to represent Premier League Clubs in the Association, while Otuo-Acheampong and Samuel Aboabre will go unopposed for Division One and Two repS respectively.

The elections is scheduled to start at 11:00 am.

GHALCA Elections Tomorrow

Statement From GHALCA On Thursday"s Elections

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), have announced that the 2016 elections will be held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday, 21 April.

Sportscrusader.com last week reported that the elections is in limbo, but the Elections Committee, led by Major Yaw Larson (Rtd), gave the green light for the Association to go ahead with the elections.

Full Statement below:

The GHALCA Elections Committee wishes to inform all GHALCA Members, the Candidates, the Delegates and the general public that the the GHALCA Executive Council Elections 2016 would come on at 11:00 am prompt on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Press Centre, Accra Sports Stadium.

Please find attached the final Delegates List compiled as at the Friday, April 15, 2016 deadline.

Thank you.

Signed

Prince Parry

(Secretary, GHALCA Elections Committee)

Statement From GHALCA On Thursday"s Elections

Know Who Will Represent Your Club At The GHALCA Elections

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), will go to the polls on Thursday, 21 April, and clubs have presented their delegates for the elections.

Kumasi Asante will be represented by Edmund Ackah and Charles Amponsah in Thursday’s elections, with rivals Hearts of Oak having Frank Nelson and Alhaji Moro Amadu representing their interests.

Below is the full list of 110 delegates who will be voting on Thursday.

Premier League Clubs Delegates:

Aduana Stars — Albert Ayeetey Commey and Isaac Wilberforce Koomson

Asante Kotoko — Edmund Ackah and Charles Amponsah

Ashanti Gold — Kudjoe Fianoo and Clement Donkor

Bechem United — Kingsley Osei Bonsu and Amoako Gyampah Emmanuel

Berekum Chelsea — Oduro Sarfo and Francis Adjei Yeboah

Dreams FC — Alhaji Jiji Alifoe and Ameenu Shardow

Ebusua Dwarfs — J.F Mensah and John Ansah

Hearts of Oak — Frank Nelson and Alhaji Moro Amadu Braimah

Inter Allies — Eric Delali Senaye and Billy Ahomah Ocansey.

Liberty Professionals — Linda Ansong and George Afriyie

Medeama SC — Anthony Ellion and Jewel John Ellion

New Edubiase — Yakubu Abdul Salam and Alex Akumey

Sekondi Hasaacas — Nana Banyin Eyison and Paul Eshun

Techiman City — Kofi Manu and Felix Obeng Fosu

Wa All Stars — Samuel Oduro Nyarko and Nana Obiri Yeboah

WAFA — George Offosuhene Peprah and Moses Batugu.

Division One Delegates:

Tudu Mighty Jets — Sami Suka-Braimah

King Solomon — Nasiru Mohammed

Brong Ahafo United– Peter Nimo

Berekum Arsenal — Noah Asare

Real Bawku United — Abdul Majid Karim

Real Tamale United — Jones Alhassan Abu

Tamale Utrecht — Baba Nuhu Malam

Michael Boah —  Starke FC

Berlin FC — Takyi Arhin Kwadwo

Guan United — Sadat Jawula

Wassaman United – Donne Kumako

Amidaus Professionals — Sherrif Sulley

Great Olympics — Oluboi Commodore

Tarkwa United — Kwesu Eyiah

Elmina Sharks — George Wiredu

Heart of Lions — Randy Abbey

Steadfast FC — Haruna Suale

FC Samartex — Martin Amankwa Yeboah

Tamale Liberty — Thomas Agyei

Mpuasuman FC — Anthony Amponsah Amoabeng

FC Nania – –  Seth Laryea

Tema Youth — Wilfred Osei Palmer

Venomous Voters — Faisal Issah

Unity FC — Nana Adje Ampofo

Nzema Kotoko — Mumuni Tijani

Eleven Wise — Fred Tindane

Istanbul FC — Martin Owusu Asare

Bofoakwa Tano — Amenano-Bese McKeon

Bibiani Gold Stars — Alfred Sackey

Bolga All Stars — Ibrahim Ballah

Archiken FC — Stephen Appiah

Karela FC — Lawrence K. Sarfo

Okyeman Planners — Jackson Kofi Asare

FC Tanga — Humulkhsum Tahiru

Danbort FC — Richard Boateng

Proud United — James Nunoo

King Faisal — Alhaji Abdul Karim

Sporting Miren — Ibrahim Tanko

Asokwa Deportivo — Otuo Acheampong Barima Boadaa

Mighty Royals FC — Frank Todd Amoah

Kumasi Cornerstone FC — Iddrisu A.M Oppong

Pure Joy FC — Nicholas Nii Addo

Rockets FC — Fred Asenso

Okwawu United — Enoch Agyare Addo

Kotoku Royals — Linford Boadu Asamoah

Vision FC — Michael Osekre

Roberto FC — Michael Quarshie Agbedeke

Regional Delegates:

Northern Region — Abdulai Alhassan, Musah Ibrahim and Abubakari Abdul-Ganiu

Greater Accra — Gabriel Godwin Kwao, George Aforklenyuie and Samuel Aboabre

Upper West — Alhaji DS Yahaya, Adams S. Badiu and Issah Mahamud

Eastern — Bob Tagoe, Sally Mohammed and Seidu Mohammed

Western — Kojo Yankah, James A. Kainyah and Jacob Wemegah

Brong Ahafo — Nana Gyimah, Samuel Osei Mintah and Kingsley Abayie

Volta — Francis Dogbaste, Daniel Agbogbah and Promise Ahiagba

Ashanti — Habiba Atta Forson, Samuel Otoo and Osei Nsiah

Central — Robert O. Duncan,Thomas Zito Ewudzie and Haruna Issah

Upper East — Ayidah Ayine Nicholas, Ibrahim Fuseini and Emmanuel Addotey Blankson

 

 

 

Know Who Will Represent Your Club At The GHALCA Elections

Al League Clubs Eligible To Vote

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that, all league clubs have paid their Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), affiliation fee and are eligible to vote in this year’s elections.

GHALCA including premier,  Division One and two clubs, pay yearly affiliation fee of 100 and 50 cedis to ensure they are members of the Association.

Clubs who fail to pay their affiliation fee are not eligible to vote. Sportscrusader understands that clubs hardly pay their yearly fee and they are always compelled to pay during election year to be eligible to vote.

This year, all clubs and Regional Football Association (RFA’s) have paid their fees and presented their delegates.

The GHALCA elections will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium media centre on Thursday April 21.

Four candidates, including Kudjoe Fianoo, Kofi Poku, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson and Nana Oduro Sarfo are vying for the chairmanship post in the association, whilst Alex Akumey is unopposed for the vice chairman post.

George Amoako, vice chairman of the Premier League Board (PLB), is unopposed for the treasurer role.

Otuo Acheampong and and Samuel Aboabre are in for the Division One representative respectively, whilst George Offosuhene of WAFA and John Ansah of Ebusua Dwarfs vying for the Premier League rep.

Elected executives will be sworn into office next week Monday.

Al League Clubs Eligible To Vote

Assessing GHALCA Chairmanship Candidates Chances: Nana Oduro Sarfo

The race for Ghana League Clubs Association Chairmanship position is at its apex and candidates, have worked and are working hard to earn the thumbs of the delegates.

One hundred and ten (110) delegates will gather at the Accra sports stadium media centre on Thursday April 21 to elect a successor to Alhaji Ali Raji.

Four candidates, namely, Kudjoe Fianoo, Kofi Poku, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson and Nana Oduro Sarfo are contesting for the seat. But who will delegates throw their weight behind next week.

Sportscrusader.com has been closer to the association, spoken to some candidates and delegates ahead of the elections, and brings you what to expect during the elections.

NANA ODURO SARFO:

Nana Oduro Sarfo is in the highest echelon of football administration who is tagged as favourite to win the GHALCA Chairmanship position next week.

His message to delegates has been assimilated, but most of them are not convinced GHALCA under his leadership will be different from his predecessor.

If sportscrusader.com observations is anything to go by, then Nana Oduro Sarfo is an outsider.

Assessing GHALCA Chairmanship Candidates Chances: Nana Oduro Sarfo

My Image Will Win Me GHALCA Elections - Koomson

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Chairmanship aspirant, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson says his image will be key in the race for the association’s top job.

Koomson believes his leadership style is unquestionable, and delegates will give him the mandate to chair the association.

“The image of everyone before the people is important in every elections. Yes, your message to the people play a part, but your campaign will come to nought if you don’t have a good image,” Koomson, vice chairman of the association told sportscrusader.com.

“I have worked with people who knows me very well and know GHALCA under my leadership is good in hands. They I know I am very transparent, they know my integrity.

“And that’s what I will bring on board — integrity and transparency.” He stated.

Mr. Koomson also reiterated that football administrators are key to the success of football and he will put a welfare scheme in place to motivate them.

My Image Will Win Me GHALCA Elections - Koomson

GHALCA Elections Venue Confirmed

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), will hold its general elections at the Accra Sports Stadium Media Center, sportscrusader.com can exclusively confirm.

One hundred and ten (110) delegates will convene at the Media Center on Thursday, 21 April to elect new executives to run the affairs of the Association.

The Elections Committee of GHALCA is maintaining the Media Center at the Accra Sports Stadium, where they had the delegates congress in February this year for the elections.

Four candidates, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, Nana Oduro Sarfo, Kofi Poku and Kudjoe Fianoo are gunning for the chairmanship position, whilst the vice chairman position will be contested unopposed by Alex Ackumey, vice president of New Edubiase United FC.

The vice chairman of the Premier League Board, George Amoako is running unopposed for the treasurer position, Samuel Aboabre and Otuo Acheampong will also go unopposed for the Division Two and One representative respectively.

George Offosuhene of West Africa Football Academy (WAFA) and John Ansah of Ebusua Dwarfs will compete for the Premier League representative post in the Association.

Winners of the various positions in the Association will be sworn into office on 28 April.

GHALCA Elections Venue Confirmed

GHALCA Elections In Limbo

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) general elections is in limbo. 

GHALCA, the mother body of all league clubs in the country, will go the polls on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

But delegates are afraid the  post Ghana Premier League (GPL) midweek games will take away the attention of the media.

Sportscrusader.com has gathered that they are contemplating on postponing the elections to a later date to make room for the next GPL Week eight games.

Some members of the Association argue that, postponing the elections could lead to confusion should someone lose the race.

The electoral commission of the Association is expected to confirm the elections date by Friday, April 15.

GHALCA Elections In Limbo

12 GPL Clubs Yet To Submit Their GHALCA Delegates

Twelve [12] Ghana Premier league Clubs are yet to present their delegates for this month’s Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) elections.

GHALCA, the mother body of all league clubs in the country, will go to the polls on Tuesday April 21, but only four of the sixteen (16) have presented members, who will represent them during the elections.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Hearts of Oak, Ebusua Dwarfs and West Africa Football Academy (WAFA), are the only premier clubs who have presented their members.

Club are entreated to present a member  who will represent them through GHALCA’s email GHALCA@gmail.com by April 15.

12 GPL Clubs Yet To Submit Their GHALCA Delegates

GPL Club Yet To Pay GHALCA Affiliation Fee

Ghana Premier League (GPL) side,  Bechem United have not paid their Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) membership fee for this year.

GHALCA, the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana, is the welfare body of it’s members.

It is mandatory for each member of  the association to pay membership fee yearly.

Fifteen of the Premier League Clubs have paid, but Bechem United is yet to satisfy their obligation.

GHALCA will go to the polls on April 21 to elect new executives.

GPL Club Yet To Pay GHALCA Affiliation Fee

I Can"t Wait To See Kotoko Back On Track- GHALCA presidential Aspirant

Aspirant of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) elections, Mr. Isaac Koomson has registered his displeasure over happenings in the camp of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, saying he can’t wait to see the Porcupine Warriors overcome their problems.

Asante Kotoko in the past 7 2 hours have constantly been in the news for all the wrong reasons and according to Mr Koopman, that is not good for Ghana football.

Speaking in an interview with SportsCrusader.com on Wednesday, Mr Koomson, who is currently the sitting Vice president of GHALCA, said, he is sad about what is happening in Kotoko and has urged the leadership of the club, to solve the issues in a haste.

He further urged the club to use sporting means to solve the issues and pleaded on the two parties (Duncan and Kotoko) to soften their stance.

Asante Kotoko’s decision to ask head coach David Duncan to step aside following their 1-0 defeat to Aduana Stars last Sunday sparked lots misunderstanding between the trainer and Management of the club.

I Can"t Wait To See Kotoko Back On Track- GHALCA presidential Aspirant

We Revived A Dead GHALCA - Isaac Koomson

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) Chairmanship aspirant, Isaac Wilberforce Koomson, has said they were able to revive a dead GHALCA, when they took over the Association.

Mr. Koomson, is the current Vice Chairman of GHALCA, the mother body of all league clubs in the country.

Emmanuel Adotey, chairman of association was compelled to resign with his entire executives in 2011 over issues of finances of the Association.

In the state the association found itself, Mr. Koomson believes the current heads of the body did tremendous work to revive the dwindling fortunes of the association.

“When we came, the association (was falling apart),” Isaac Wilberforce Koomson noted in an interview with sportscrusader.com.

“Our predecessors were sacked or pushed out of GHALCA… imagine the situation of GHALCA were when we came in, everything was falling apart, but we a managed to hold it together,” he said.

Emmanuel Addotey administration were unable to organise any GHALCA competition, but that is history now.

“We have played all the tournaments, the association was unable to play during  the days of our predecessors and even brought innovations. The last tournament – G-6 was flamboyant,” he added.

GHALCA will go to the polls later this month to elect new executives.

We Revived A Dead GHALCA - Isaac Koomson

Know Your GHALCA Chairmanship Candidates: Nana Oduro Sarfo

If football have millions of passionate people, Nana Oduro Sarfo is one of them, if football boast of only one passionate person, then it is Nana Oduro Sarfo.

His thirst for football goes beyond that young man who fails to sleep after a first date with his dream girl.

The confidence with which he speaks about football, people in football and the need for Ghana football to grow is condescending.

From the stumpy homes in Kaneshie where he had his elementary education to Accra City Campus where he had his diploma, Nana Oduro Sarfo’s journey is one he will reminisce with nostalgia.

Born in April 27, 1962, Nana Oduro Sarfo had his elementary and Secondary education in Kaneshie, a suburb of Accra.

He attended Kaneshie Secondary Technical School before enrolling to the Accra City Campus to study Diploma in Land Violations.

Whilst seeking for knowledge in school, Nana Oduro Sarfo was also into football, played a vital role in the success of king Faisal Babes in the  early 2000’s.

In those years, King Faisal won the Coca-Cola Top 4 competition, played in CAF’s elite club football competition twice but were unable to reach the money zone.

He moved from King Faisal to Eleven Wise, and led the team to the premiership. He also served as an Accra representative of the Club and the Operations Manager.

A short journey across Europe came his way, and he took the opportunity to acquire more knowledge in the game with a trip to Turkey. He had an attachment with Ankara Giuchie before returning to Ghana in 2007.

Mr Oduro Sarfo joined Berekum Chelsea, served as the Chief Executive Officer of the club and was key to their success.

They won the Ghana League, played in the CAF Champions league, where they reached the money zone, placing third behind Al Ahly and TP Mazembe.

He was instrumental in the transfer of players like Gladson Awako, Solomon Asante and Kissi Boateng to the TP Mazembe.

Later in the year, he joined GHALCA – the mother body of all league clubs in Ghana.

He contested for the seat of the vice president in the association alongside Isaac Wilberforce Koomson and  Jones Abu Alhassan but he was beaten to it by Mr Koomson.

He is currently the ticketing chairman of GHALCA organised competitions.

Know Your GHALCA Chairmanship Candidates: Nana Oduro Sarfo