The University of Ghana Corporate Football League is gearing up for an energetic start, with Union Ghana set to defend their title against the College of Humanities this Friday, 21st February 2025, at the UG Sports Stadium. This highly anticipated fixture marks the beginning of a thrilling season where corporate giants will battle for football supremacy.
The official launch and balloting of the league took place on Tuesday, 18 February 18, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
The event unveiled the tournament structure, match fixtures, and team placements. The Eighteen (18) competing teams include Union Ghana, Ghana Armed Forces Sports Club, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, College of Health Sciences, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Education, Telecel Ghana, Ghana Football Association, College of Humanities, Stanbic Bank, Media General, Bui Power Authority, National Petroleum Authority, Central Administration, Zenith Bank, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Lancaster Accra and Forestry Commission will compete in this season’s league.
The teams were placed in two (2) groups with GROUP A consisting of Union Ghana, Ghana Armed Forces Sports Club, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, College of Health Sciences, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Education, Telecel Ghana, Ghana Football Association, College of Humanities
Group B has Stanbic Bank, Media General, Bui Power, National Petroleum Authority, Central Administration, Zenith Bank, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Lancaster Accra, Forestry Commission
A total of five (5) matches will be played this Friday 21st February: University of Processional Studies Accra (UPSA) playing University of Ghana, as the curtain raiser game, setting the stage for Union Ghana vs College of Humanities, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation vs Ghana Football Association, College of Health sciences vs Telecel Ghana, College of Basic & Applied Sciences vs College of Education. The UG Corporate Football League, running for 20 weeks, offers professionals an opportunity to showcase their skills, build networks, and strengthen corporate relationships.
The opening match between Union Ghana and the College of Humanities will be a battle of champions, with UNION entering as the defending winners of the UG Community Games Football Gala. However, College of Humanities, known for their tactical discipline and high-energy play, will be eager to make a statement and start their campaign with a victory.
Mrs. Emelia Agyei-Mensah, Registrar of University of Ghana shared the joy of University Management embarking on this journey to bridging the gap between academia and the corporate world.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation Hon. Kofi Adams who was the Special Guest of Honour expressed his excitement to be a part of the launch. In his speech, he stated that “This vision also aligns seamlessly with the vice chancellor of UG commitment to bridging academia and the corporate world ,and I salute the thinkers, the dreamers of this initiative and those who partnered and joined in bringing it to live, RITE Sports Services we really thank you”
As the tournament unfolds, teams will compete for top honors while fostering camaraderie, teamwork, and a spirit of competition among professionals. With a blend of corporate excellence and football passion, the UG Corporate Football League is set to be one of the most exciting sporting events of the year.
Will Union Ghana maintain their supremacy, or will a new champion arise? The battle for the title begins this Friday 21st February at the UG Sports Stadium.
