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 Have Not Signed A Deal With Techiman City - Nasona M.D

Nasona Oil, an oil company based in Ghana has not signed any sponsorship agreement with Techiman City Football Club.

There were media reports that the Techiman-based club signed a 2-year sponsorship agreement with the Oil Company.

Last year, president of Techiman City, Charles Kwadwo Ntim said “We have signed a deal with Nasona Oil. The MD (Managing Director) of Nasona Oil, Alhaji Abuba Shaibu met the chiefs and people of Techiman and a deal was agreed and signed.”

But the Managing Director of the company denied signing any deal with the club though he confirmed negotiations were ongoing to sponsor the club should the Ethics Committee clear them of any wrongdoing in their alleged match-fixing with Wa Africa United.

The Ghana FA Ethics Committee on Wednesday February 3 ruled that Techiman City should be demoted to the third tier of Ghana football — Division two and that clearly scuppered Techiman City’s potential deal  with Nasona Oil.

“Our negotiations with Techiman City was based on a team going to play in the premier league, but the FA has demoted them to even Division two not one,” Alhaji Abuba told sportscrusader.com

“If you’re a business man, will you sign a deal with such a club? The sponsorship agreement with Techiman City like I told you in our last conversation, will only be done if they play in the premier league.” He said.

Techiman City are still on the balance as they do not know their fate as the league starts on four days.

I Have Not Signed A Deal With Techiman City - Nasona M.D

GHALCA To Go To Congress Next Week.

Delegates of the Ghana League Clubs Association, the mother body of all league clubs in the country will meet on Tuesday February 16 to fix a date for April’s elections. 

GHALCA will go to congress next week Tuesday, confirm date for which nomination forms will be made available to interested candidates and subsequently fix a date for April’s elections.

Incumbent chairman of the association, Alhaji Raji will have to wrestle the Chief Executive Officer of Ashanti Gold, Cudjoe Fianoo, ex-Berekum Chelsea boss Nana Oduro Sarfo and his vice chairman, Isaac Koomsom for his office in the coming elections.

Cudjoe Fianoo, who lost out onthet Ghana football association’s Executive Committee membership last year has thrown his hat into the race.

And Nana Oduro Sarfo, tipped by football administrators to win the seat, told sportscrusader.com last week that his vision for the body is unquestionable and he wants delegates to vest their power in him to restructure the organisation.

GHALCA of late has lost its organizational powers and the opportunity to redress the problem solely lies in the hands of delegates.

GHALCA To Go To Congress Next Week.

Wa African United Accept Ethics Committee Ruling

Wa African United has accepted the ruling of the Ghana Football Association Ethics Committee ruling to demote to them third tier of Ghana football.

Wa African United and Techiman City were found guilty of bribery and alleged match-fixing to influence results of their match week 22 Division One League fixture last season.

Techiman City appealed the decision of the Ethics Committee and were granted stay of execution to play the rest of their matches pending hearing before the FA adjudicating body.

On Wednesday February 3, the Ethics Committee of the FA ruled that Techiman City and Wa African United are guilty of match-fixing and has been demoted to Division two.

And Wa African United says they accept the ruling because you can’t escape the law when you do the wrong thing.

“I am not surprised at the ruling because I was expecting it, one thing we should know is that one cannot do wrong and go free,” Chief Executive Officer of the club, Nana Gyamerah Kwabena Yiakwa II  told Joy FM.

“According to our football rules the receiver and the giver are all guilty so if we are demoted so be it, we accept the ruling.” He added.

Wa African United Accept Ethics Committee Ruling

We Want A Copy Of Ethics Committee Ruling On Techiman City - Wa African United

Legal battles continue to knock on the doors of the Ghana Football Association as Wa African United, Real Tamale United, Berekum Arsenal and  B.A United petition the FA to give them a copy of the Ethics Committee ruling on a case against Techiman City Football Club.

At the tail part of Division One league football last season, Techiman City and Wa African United were demoted to the third tier of Ghana football — Division Two for alleged match-fixing.

Techiman City appealed the decision by the Disciplinary Committee and were granted stay of execution until the end of the season pending hearing before the FA legal body.

The FA has not released the outcome of Ethics Committee ruling on the matter –which has delayed the start of the new football calendar by about three months, but fixed a date for the commencement of the league.

And Wa African United, Berekum Arsenals and Real Tamale United has petitioned the football governing body to give them a copy of the ruling on the case or face them in court.

Head of legal team of the three clubs, Lawyer Obiribua says their request before the FA is harmless.

“We’ve not gone to court yet, but if the Ghana Football Association continue to exhibit that kind of intracecent behaviour or posture we have no option than to go to court,” Lawyer Obiribua told sportscrusader.com

He added: “The issues are not anything that should bring controversy at all. It is very simple; the reconstituted Ghana Football Association Ethics Committee sat on a case lodged by Wa African United against Techiman City. The matter went to the Disciplinary Committee, then to the Appeals Committee, then it came back to the reconstituted Disciplinary Committee.

“The reconstituted Ethics Committee sat on the matter and has not released the verdict, but what we are hearing is that the Ghana FA is ready to commence the league. So what is the outcome of that committee sitting; did Wa African United lose the protest, did Techiman City win the protest?

“Let us know the Committee’s report. If you tell the whole world the Committee’s report before commencing the league what will be the effect? We have made a simple harmless request and they are throwing their weight about.” He noted.

Lawyer Obiribua also disclosed that the FA has  until Monday February 1 to make the report available or face them in court.

The Ghana Premier League scheduled date will in limo should they acquire an injunction in the start of the league.

We Want A Copy Of Ethics Committee Ruling On Techiman City - Wa African United