The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially notified AshantiGold SC of their inability to compete in the 2021/22 CAF Inter Club competitions – CAF Confederation Cup.
The follows a late request from AshgantiGold for an extraordinary application to enable them acquire the required license to participate in the 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup.
Consequently, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Medeama SC and Asante Kotoko SC being the three clubs in the CAF list of Licensed Clubs are the only eligible clubs which can play in Africa in the 2021/22 season, a statement from the FA said.
“Now, with Accra Hearts of Oak opting to play in the CAF Champions League as the winners of the Ghana Premier League, only Medeama SC or Asante Kotoko SC may play in the CAF Confederation Cup for Ghana and should both clubs decide not to play in Africa, no club from Ghana would represent us in the competition.”
The FA reminded clubs to be mindful of the import of deadlines and the strict compliance regimes in modern football and the consequences thereof, following the failure to adhere to them.