Legon Cities have officially been relegated from the Ghana Premier League following a crushing 4-1 defeat to Nations FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Monday.
The visitors capitalised on defensive lapses from Legon Cities, with Kelvin Ampoful leading the charge by scoring twice.
Just before halftime, Legon Cities caught a break when Nations FC’s Rabin Ousmane Sanon accidentally turned the ball into his own net, momentarily levelling the score.
However, Nations FC regained control after the interval. Emmanuel Annor restored their lead in the 64th minute, finishing off a well-worked team move. Minutes later, Sadiq Alhassan extended the advantage with a thunderous shot from the edge of the area. Ampoful then sealed the result with his second goal late in the match.
The win propels Nations FC back to the top of the league standings with just a few games left in the season.
For Legon Cities, the result marks the end of their top-flight journey. The loss confirms their relegation to the Division One League, capping off a difficult campaign in which they struggled to compete with the league’s top sides.
Formerly known as WA All Stars, the club was established in 2006 with backing from then-GFA President and former CAF Vice President Kwesi Nyantakyi. They reached the pinnacle of Ghanaian football in 2016, winning the Premier League title.
In December 2019, the club was sold and rebranded as Legon Cities FC. Despite making headlines with marquee signings like Asamoah Gyan, the club has since experienced a steady decline in form and fortunes.
Legon Cities will now prepare for life in the Division One League during the 2025/26 season.