GHALCA Announce Rates For Hearts-Kotoko Prez Cup Clash

Organiser’s of the annual President’s Cup, the Ghana League Club Association (GHALCA) has announced the rates for the upcoming clash between Ghana’s two most successful clubs, Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

The rates for 2016 President’s Cup between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko stands as:
Popular stand/ Osu Stand – GH¢ 10.00
VIP lower – GH¢ 15.00
VIP upper – GH¢ 20.00
VVIP – 50.00

Kotoko will be looking at defeating once again their arch-rivals after they pipped them by a lone goal (Goal keeper Soulama Abdulae’s howler) during their meeting in the 2015/16

Ghana Premier League first round fixture.

But the Phobians are bent on revenging the defeat and also aim at retaining the the trophy as the defending champions.

GHALCA Announce Rates For Hearts-Kotoko Prez Cup Clash

2016 President Cup To Be Launched On Wednesday

The 2016 President Cup match will be launched on Wednesday June 22, at the Accra sports stadium media centre.

The annual cup match played in honour of the sitting president format has been changed, and the media will be briefed of the innovations.

Sportscrusader.com reported few weeks ago that the main match wil be held at the Accra sports stadium between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but there will be other matches played be across the country.

Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), organisers of the competition intend to weed politics out of the game and have made a proposal to have former Presidents of the country at the stands to witness the match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.

They are also working had to finance the competition and negotiations between the association and potential sponsors are at advanced stage.

2016 President Cup To Be Launched On Wednesday

Kotoko To Pull Out Of Prez Cup

Record Ghana Premier League champions, Asante Kotoko could pull out of the 2016 President’s Cup due to the congestion of their league fixtures.

The Porcupine Warriors has been invited by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), organisers of the above cup match which is played played annually in honour the of the sitting president on Republic day (July 1).

But due to their engagement in league fixture against Wa All Stars on June 29, the Kumasi-based club are considering withdrawing from the match scheduled against fiercest rivals, Hearts of Oak.

“We have put the necessary arrangements in place for this year’s [President] Cup, so I can say that all is set,” GHALCA Spokesman, Somtymer Otuo-Acheampong said in an interview with Accra FM.

“However, Kotoko have complained they won’t be able to travel all the way from Kumasi after their League game against WA All Stars in midweek.” He added.

Despite the proximity of the two games, GHALCA are putting in efforts to ensure Michael Osei’s men honour the match.

“We understand their situation but we are putting in place measures to ensure they honour the match.” he stated.

This year’s President Cup format has been changed. The competition will played across the country, but the MAIN match will be played at the Accra sports stadium.

Kotoko To Pull Out Of Prez Cup

AshGold v Asokwa Prez Cup Fixture Cancelled

The 2016 President Cup fixture between Ashanti Gold and Asokwa Deportivo has been cancelled, Sportscrusader.com understands.

It is unclear why the fixture has been cancelled, but Sportscrusader.com sources say the purpose of the game is to attract spectators to the venue and organisers are unsure the fixture will provide them that.

There are proposals from some officials of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) to replace the two with Dunkwa United and Starke FC or Okyeman Planners and a yet to be chosen team to fill the gap.

There are also fears Asante Kotoko might pull out due to the proximity ( June 29) of the club’s league fixture against Wa All Stars and the day of the match.

The President Cup will played on July 1 (a Republic Day in Ghana) in honour of the sitting president of th country.

AshGold v Asokwa Prez Cup Fixture Cancelled

2016 Prez Cup Fixtures

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), fixtures for the 2016 edition of the President Cup has been confirmed, Sportscrusader.com.

Sportscrusader.com reported last week the new Executive Council of GHALCA will change the format and have matches played across country regionally should clubs confirmed their readiness to participate.

2016 President Cup Fixtures:

Accra – Accra Hearts of Oak v Asante Kotoko (Main Match)

Dawu – Dreams FC v Okwahu United

Cape Coast – Ebusua Dwarfs v Vipers

Sekondi – Sekondi Hasaacas v Eleven Wise

Tarkwa – Medeama SC v Tarkwa Real United (depend in Medeama’s CAF Confederation Cup engagement)

Anyinase – Karela FC v Nzema Kotoko

Sogakope – WAFA v Heart of Lions

Sunyani – B.A United v Tano Bofoakwa

Techiman – Techiman City v Berlin

Dormaa – Aduana Stars v Wanafo Mighty Royals

Berekum – Chelsea v Berekum Arsenal

Obuasi – AshGold v Asokwa Depotivo

Wa – Wa All Stars v Wa Rockets

Tamale – RTU – v Utrecht

Bolgatanga – Bolga All Stars v FC Tanga

All matches will be on the same day at all the various centres.

2016 Prez Cup Fixtures

GHALCA Confident Of Appointing Admin Manager Soon

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), is confident of appointing administrative manager by the end of the month.

GHALCA, the mother body of all league clubs in the country announced about two weeks a vacant position — administrative manager at the association, calling for interested members to apply.

Sportscrusader.com has gathered that candidates have applied for the post, and the notable name among them is Class FM sports journalist, Kwame Dwomoh-Agyemang.

The association will prune down the list to three and take them through integrity checks before settling on a suitable candidate.

Friday June 10, 2016 was the closing date, and the association will begin the process of vetting in the candidates by the close of next week.

GHALCA Confident Of Appointing Admin Manager Soon

MultiCredit To Sponsor Prez Cup

Financial Institution, MultiCredit has been contacted by the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), to be the headline sponsor for the 2016 President Cup.

The financial institution and other corporate bodies were contacted about a month ago by the new executive council after they won the elections earlier this year, and MultiCredit has given the greenlight to meet them at the negotiations table.

The other corporate bodies which were also approached by GHALCA gave them ‘verbal assuarance’ of their readiness to come on board.

Negotiations with MultiCredit is far advanced and GHALCA are confident they will seal the deal soon.

GHALCA promised government they will take over the financial burden in this year’s President Cup and have been in the market to fulfil their promise.

This year’s President Cup is likely to be played across the country should clubs, apart from Hearts and Kotoko who have been contacted to play in Accra, in the other regions which GHALCA have written to, confirm their readiness to participate in the annual cup match.

This year’s cup is also likely to have former Presidents seated at the stands as proposed by the GHALCA hierarchy in their bid to weed out the politics associated with the Cup match.

MultiCredit To Sponsor Prez Cup

GHALCA To Finance Prez Cup

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), will take over the financial responsibilities in this year’s President Cup and other matches to be played in subsequent years.

The President Cup is played annually on Republic day (July 1) in honour of the sitting president, thus, government finances the organisation of the match.

However, the new executive council, headed by Kudjoe Fianoo, as part of its changes to the association, wants to take over the financial burden from the state.

Sources say the purpose of organising the competition was not to drain the public purse, but honour the President.

GHALCA are on the market for sponsors for this year’s cup, and the feedback from corporate bodies approached to sponsor the match has been positive.

MultiCredit, one of the financial institutions which was approached about a month ago, has confirmed their readiness to be the headline sponsor.

Other corporate bodies (names withheld because they gave ‘verbal assurances’) are likely to confirm their support for the competition in the coming days.

This year’s President Cup will see other clubs in some regions in the country, play each other on the Republic Day.

However, the main centre of attraction will be at the Accra sports stadium as the two most fiercest rivals, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko square on the same day.

GHALCA To Finance Prez Cup

GHALCA Makes Proposal

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has made a proposal for former Presidents of the country to honour this year’s President’s Cup.

GHALCA, organizers of the annual cup competition which is played in honour of the sitting President of the country on Republic day (July 1), wants the format changed.

According to sources, playing the competition in honour of only the sitting president is political, and the association intends to take politics out of the game.

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that Chairman of GHALCA, Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo met the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Nii Lantey Vanderpuye on June 1 and made the proposal which was embraced by the former GBC broadcast journalist.

Sources say the Sports Minister promised to convey the message to the presidency before giving them the greenlight to invite the former presidents.

It is unclear if the Minister has forwarded the proposal from the hierarchy of GHALCA, but they are certain they will receive a positive feedback to go ahead to invite them.

If GHALCA are giving the go ahead to invite the former presidents, they would have succeeded in using football to bring political parties together.

GHALCA Makes Proposal

President Cup Could Be Played Across Ghana

The 2016 President’s Cup could be played across the country in some selected regions, Sportscrusader.com understands.

The new executive council of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), organizers of the annual President Cup, has changed the format from previous years.

According to sources, some regions who are partners of GHALCA feel they are maligned, and Kudjoe Fianoo and his team has noted their concerns and will make them a part of this year’s match.

Sources say Ashanti and Greater Accra regions will not be part due to Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak participation in the Cup, but two clubs each from Central, Western and Bring Ahafo Regions will play each other in their regions.

It is likely that, Ebusua Dwarfs and Cape Coast Vipers will meet at the Cape Coast stadium on July 1, while Sekondi Hasaacas and Eleven Wise will entertain each other at the Essipong sports stadium.

It is unclear the two teams from the Brong Ahafo region which will play each other, but it is believed GHALCA are looking out for the two teams in the region with rilvary.

GHALCA have written to the regions to confirm their participation before releasing the fixtures for the annual event.

However, the main match will be played between Hearts and Asante Kotoko at the Accra sports stadium.

President Cup Could Be Played Across Ghana

Hearts-Kotoko To Contest 2016 Presidents" Cup

Accra Hearts of Oak will defend the Presidents’ Cup they won last year against sworn rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko.

Ironically, the Phobians beat their bitter rivals 5-4 on penalties to win last year’s edition at the Accra Sports Stadium after the game ended goalless after 90 minutes.

The annual ceremonial match which is usually played in honour of Ghana’s sitting President is organized by the Ghana League Club’s Association (GHALCA).

The two biggest clubs in Ghana will square off at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, 1 July 2016 for the converted trophy.

The organizing body, GHALCA has already informed both clubs about the upcoming game, and, both have confirmed their readiness for the game.

Hearts-Kotoko To Contest 2016 Presidents" Cup

GHALCA Call On Sports Minister

The New Executive Members of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Nii Lantey Vanderpuye on Wednesday.

The delegation of the mother body of all league clubs in the country headed by Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo were welcomed by the Honourable minister at his office in Accra.

Mr. Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, who welcomed the executive council, promised them of his support to help grow Ghana football.

The minister hinted at liaison with the finance ministry to reduce the percentage clubs are charged for using national facilities.

Mr. Kudjoe Fianoo thanked the ministry for the initiative they have harboured and appealed for it to be implemented as soon as possible.

GHALCA Call On Sports Minister

Company Takes Up GHALCA Administrative Manager Salary

An unknown company is ready to take up the monthly salary of the next Administrative Manager for the first six months.

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) made advertisement for individuals interested in leading the day-to-day activities of the association, and a company had promised too foot the bill of the lucky candidate.

Heads of the mother body of all league clubs are confident of securing the services of an administrator by the close of next month.

The advertisement for an administrative manager began last week Friday. Three lucky candidates will be screened before a final decision is made on who will lead the administrative activities.

Company Takes Up GHALCA Administrative Manager Salary

Fianoo Reiterate Readiness To Work With GFA

New Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) chairman, Kudjoe Fianoo has reiterated that he will work in tandem with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the good of the game in the country.

The GFA is the custodians of Ghana football and all stakeholders work to supplement the efforts of the governing body to achieve success.

Though there are impressions that Mr Fianoo will go into loggerheads with the Association for the  betterment of GHALCA, he insists he will work with the FA, after assuring his members that he won’t fail them.

“The assurance to our members is that with the support every member of the Association, we will do all we can to bring our Association on track,” he said.

“We dare not fail in our advocacy and welfare role of the Association. We dare not disappoint our members.

“We will cooperate fully with the major stakeholders of the game, notably, the Ghana Football Association,” he said.

The new GHALCA executive council will be headed by Kudjoe Fianoo (Chairman), and he will work with, Alex Akumey (vice chairman), John Ansah and George Offosuhene (Premier League Reps), Sometymer Otuo-Acheampong and Samuel Aboabre (Division One and Two Rep respectively), and George Amoako (Treasurer).

Fianoo Reiterate Readiness To Work With GFA

Photos: New GHALCA Chairman and Executives Sworn-In

The Ghana League Clubs Association of Ghana (GHALCA), has sworn into office the newly elected chairman and his executive members.

The Newly elected executives led by Kwadwo Fianoo (Chairman), Alex Ackumey (Vice Chairman), George Ofosuhene and John Ansah both Premier League representatives, Sometimer Otu Acheampong (Division One League), Samuel Agbobri (Division Two representative) and George Amoako (Treasure) were all sworn by high court judge, Justice Anim Yeboah at the RLG Hathiramani Sports Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium.

Here are photos of the swearing ceremony:

Photos: New GHALCA Chairman and Executives Sworn-In

New GHALCA First Test Looming

Before the new Executive Council of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), is sworn into office (today), their first big test is looming.

GHALCA under the chairmanship of Alhaji Raji contracted a $9,000 loan from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), without the knowledge of the other members and without the proper administrative procedure.

When the issue escalated, it will be recalled that Messrs Raji and George Amoako, Treasurer of the Association claimed the money was meant to defray part of a $30,000 indebtedness to Nigeria side, Enugu Rangers for playing in the 2013 President’s Cup

Enugu Rangers denied receiving any money from the Association, and Sportscrusader.com can confirm that the Nigerian club is still owed the said amount, though the President of GFA, Kwesi Nyantakyi stepped in in trying to solve the issue.

Mr Raji who promised to refund the money, did not repay it to the Association, or settle Enugu Rangers their money either.

Sportscrusader.com can confirm that Enugu Rangers wrote to FA after the GHALCA elections last month, reminding them of the debt owed them; asking the new leadership to address the issue.

New GHALCA First Test Looming

GHALCA Handing Over Today

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), will swear-in it’s new executive members today.

The swearing-in of the Association was tentatively scheduled for April 28, a week after the elections, but the ceremony was postponed to an indefinite date due to the body’s inability to arrange properly for the occasion.

It will be recalled that, Sportscrusader.com reported that the transition team were given two weeks to put the necessary arrangements in place for the handing over.

The transition team met on May 5, and fixed May 12 for the swearing-in ceremony. According to Sportscrusader.com sources, the transition team met yesterday at the Accra Sports Stadium and all is set for the swearing-in ceremony.

The outgoing executive council headed by Alhaji Raji, will hand over to Kudjoe Fianoo to chair the affairs of the Association for the next four years.

GHALCA Handing Over Today

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 To Appoint Administrative Manager

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), is considering appointing assistant administrative manager, Joyce Asante-Amoah as the new administrative manager of the Association.

Mrs Asante, who has been at the Association for almost a decade, has served under different chairmen, and she is highly rated within the hierarchy of the body.

The outgoing executive members of the Association have eulogized her for her hard work.

She has served in the capacity of a secretary and she is currently the assistant administrative manager of the mother of all the league clubs in the country.

GHALCA To Appoint Administrative Manager

I Need You On Board - Fianoo To Ghalca ExCo

The incoming Ghana League Clubs Association Chairman (GHALCA), Kudjoe Fianoo has called on those who contested him for the position, to come on board to help run to the Association.

According to Sportscrusader.com sources, Mr Fianoo believes either of his opponents had the ability to steer the affairs of the Association, and he has contacted them to come on board with their ideas.

Mr Fianoo is yet to be sworn into office after the transition team were unable to successfully put arrangements in place for the handing over last week.

However, internal handing over took place and he has started working as the chairman of the Association.

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

He won the elections with 50 votes more than his colleagues who had 13 votes each.

I Need You On Board - Fianoo To Ghalca ExCo