Source: Mak Power Sports
The Chairman of the Upper West Division Two League Board, Issah Mahamud Asamoah, has rejected allegations that he misled Kulfuo Dreams FC into using unregistered jerseys, insisting that the club acted in accordance with directives issued by the League Board ahead of the Middle League competition.
Mr. Asamoah made the remarks during an interview on Radio Mak’s Mak Power Sports programme hosted by Issah Abdul-Latif, popularly known as Melo.
The controversy stems from a protest filed by Kalibi Sporting Club following their Middle League clash against Kulfuo Dreams. Although Kulfuo Dreams won the match 4-2 on the pitch, Kalibi Sporting Club alleged that their opponents used unregistered jerseys during the game. The Upper West Regional Football Association (RFA) Disciplinary Committee subsequently ruled in favour of Kalibi Sporting Club, overturning the result and awarding them a 3-0 victory. Kulfuo Dreams has since appealed the decision to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee, where the matter remains pending.
Addressing the issue, Mr. Asamoah explained that before the commencement of the Middle League, the League Board communicated to all participating clubs through its official WhatsApp platform that any club wishing to introduce new jerseys could do so before the close of day on May 14, 2026.
According to him, the directive was not his personal decision but a resolution collectively adopted by the five-member League Board. He noted that the decision followed a request for clarification from the Team Manager of Wa Sore Nante regarding whether clubs could register new jerseys for the Middle League.
Responding to claims that he personally authorized Kulfuo Dreams to use unregistered jerseys, Mr. Asamoah described the accusations as unfortunate and misleading.
“I did not mislead Kulfuo Dreams,” he stressed, maintaining that the decision to permit jersey registration before the deadline was taken by the entire board.
He disclosed that Kulfuo Dreams was the only club that complied with the May 14 deadline to register a replacement set of jerseys. He explained that the jerseys maintained the same colours and design as those registered at the beginning of the season and were intended as replacements for worn-out kits. Another club, he revealed, attempted to register new jerseys after the deadline but was denied approval.
Mr. Asamoah also questioned the apparent position taken by the Disciplinary Committee regarding the WhatsApp platform used for communication. He noted that the platform has consistently served as the official channel through which the League Board communicates with clubs and expressed surprise that it was reportedly treated as unofficial during the adjudication process.
No invitation by DC
The League Board chairman further revealed that after the protest was lodged, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee contacted him personally by telephone to seek clarification on the circumstances surrounding the jersey registration. During that discussion, he said, he explained the process and confirmed that Kulfuo Dreams had registered the jerseys in question.
Despite this, he said he was unable to understand why the committee eventually concluded that the club had used unregistered jerseys. According to him, the verdict appeared to suggest that the League Board lacked the authority to authorize jersey changes during an ongoing competition.
Mr. Asamoah also disclosed that the League Board was never formally invited to appear before the Disciplinary Committee to present its case. Apart from the telephone conversation with the committee chairman, he said no official engagement took place. He added that the board had not received a copy of the committee’s ruling and only became aware of the outcome through other sources.
Jersey registration process
On the registration process, he acknowledged that clubs are ordinarily required to complete registration forms when introducing new jerseys. However, because Kulfuo Dreams’ replacement jerseys were identical in design and colour to those previously registered, the board did not require the club to complete a fresh registration form.
He clarified that clubs are nonetheless expected to notify the League Board whenever they replace worn-out jerseys, even if the replacements retain the same design and colours.
Mr. Asamoah dismissed suggestions of a rift between the League Board and the Disciplinary Committee, insisting that no conflict exists between the two bodies.
Protests affecting image of football
He admitted, however, that the ongoing disputes and numerous protest cases have negatively affected the image of football in the Upper West Region. The uncertainty surrounding the cases, he noted, has delayed the determination of the region’s representative for next season’s Division One League.
Asked whether he would consider resigning as chairman amid the allegations, Mr. Asamoah said he would only contemplate stepping down if the accusations continued to target him personally rather than the League Board as a collective institution.
He concluded by expressing concern about the reputational damage the unresolved disputes are causing to football in the region, noting that questions continue to be raised about which club will eventually represent the Upper West Region in Division One football while the appeal process remains ongoing.
