History was made under the floodlights at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday, July 25, 2025, as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) edged past Union Ghana in a heart-stopping penalty shootout to win the inaugural University of Ghana Corporate Football League.
It was a final packed with passion, pressure, and pure drama.
GCAA looked set for glory when they grabbed a lead in the second half by Joojo Bossman, sparking wild celebrations from their bench and fans.
But Union Ghana, known for their fighting spirit, refused to back down. With time ticking away, their talisman Emmanuel Arthur stepped up once again delivering a brilliant assist to David Annan in stoppage time to level the score and force penalties.
In the moment that mattered most, GCAA’s goalkeeper Tsawodzi Ruben rose to the occasion, pulling off two sensational saves that sent the GCAA camp into jubilation as they clinched the shootout 4–2.
GCAA’s Prince Aboagye was named Most Valuable Player of the final, thanks to his tireless work and commanding presence on the pitch.
Meanwhile, Union’s Emmanuel Arthur may have missed out on the main trophy, but his impact was undeniable, finishing as the league’s top scorer with nine goals, and providing that crucial assist in the final.
From start to finish, the maiden edition of the UG Corporate Football League 2025, spearheaded by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has delivered unforgettable moments and it couldn’t have ended on a more dramatic note.
With this win, GCAA not only take home the trophy but also cement their place in the 2025 University of Ghana Corporate Football League.
The league is brought to you by University of Ghana Sports and Wellness Directorate and RITE Sports Services in collaboration with the GFA to promote corporate football.
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