GHALCA expresses disappointment in NSA after sudden change in venue for Top 4 tournament

The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has expressed disappointment in the National Sports Authority following the sudden change in venue for the Top 4 tournament, which kick start on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Initially, the Cup competition was scheduled to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, but the venue was deemed unfit to host the matches, forcing organizers to consider Accra Sports Stadium for the tournament.

Just a day to the commencement of the competition, the leadership of GHALCA has swiftly turn to the Legon Stadium following National Sports Authority directives.

However, the Administrative Manager of GHALCA, Oduro Nyarko has expressed disappointment in the NSA for the late prompt in changing the venue for the competition.

“We have been engaging the NSA from the very beginning, and they even gave us an official letter approving the Accra Sports Stadium for the Top 4 games. Out of the blue, my chairman informed me that the Director General of the NSA now says we cannot use the stadium because of the upcoming Black Stars game. Yet, the NSA was fully aware from the onset of Ghana’s World Cup qualifier against Mali”

“At this point, we are left with no option but to comply. The positive side, however, is that the clubs have agreed to play the matches. That said, we are deeply disappointed in the NSA because this sudden change will affect us significantly. Accra would have been more accessible to fans compared to Legon, which could negatively impact attendance and ultimately reduce our financial returns, especially gate proceeds”

Premier League champions Bibiani Goldstars will battle it out with Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko and Heart of Lions in the top 4 competition.

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