FC Samartex General Manager Edmund Ackah has questioned claims by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Club Licensing Committee that clubs were sanctioned for failing to meet licensing requirements ahead of the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season.
Chairman of the Club Licensing Committee, Dr Kwame Baah-Nuako, recently stated that Asante Kotoko were the only club to fully meet all licensing requirements without sanctions.
However, Ackah has disputed the claim, insisting that FC Samartex has not received any official notification of sanctions from the licensing body.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Ackah said he was surprised by the committee chairman’s remarks.
“I am surprised by the claims made by the Club Licensing Chairman, Dr Kwame Baah-Nuako. I think it is wrong for him to say that no club met the Club Licensing requirements,” he said.
“I haven’t received any sanction. No letter was sent to my club informing us that we had been sanctioned.”
Ackah argued that clubs should be formally notified of any sanctions and given details of the reasons for such decisions.
“So, what kind of sanction was imposed on us without our knowledge?” he asked.
He further challenged the committee chairman to provide evidence of any licensing breaches by Samartex.
“It is hypocrisy for him to go on that path, and I challenge him to prove where any club or even FC Samartex failed to meet the requirements. There are ways to address such issues, and if he does not know, the clubs are not happy with his decision to always address issues on the radio.”
The GFA Club Licensing Committee has approved 14 of the 18 proposed venues for the upcoming Ghana Premier League season, which is scheduled to begin in September.
Meanwhile, Samartex are preparing for the 2026 GHALCA Top Four tournament after replacing Hearts of Oak, who withdrew from the competition. The tournament will run from August 26 to 30 and forms part of the club’s preparations for the new campaign.
The Timber Giants will begin their 2026/27 Ghana Premier League campaign with an away fixture against Karela United on September 6.
