The West African Football Academy Sporting Club has declared its intention on to relinquish its Division One League status and concentrate on juvenile football as it has been known for as was communicated by the Ghana Football Association on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
The shocking decision made by the former Ghana Premier League campaigners means the slot for the professional league status is sold and the buyer will be communicated in the coming days.
WAFA dropped from the GPL two seasons ago and competed in the Zone 2 of the Division One League in the 2022/23 football season.
Full statement from GFA;
“West African Football Academy Sporting Club (WAFA SC) has officially sent a written notification to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to inform the Association of the decision of the club to withdraw from the Access Bank Division One League.
“The club, among other reasons, explained the current change of policy direction to fully focus on developing young football talents through the academy system in the Volta Region of Ghana.
“The Executive Council of GFA in the coming days will exercise its power under Article 78 of the GFA Statutes to find a replacement for WAFA in the Access Bank Division One League, Zone 2 in light of the established precedents.
“All stakeholders and clubs in the Division One League Zone 2 are to take note of the withdrawal of WAFA SC.
