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Liberty Professionals withdraw from Ghana’s Division one to shift focus to talent development
Liberty Professionals withdraws from Ghana’s Division one to shift focus to talent development
Liberty Professionals is currently undergoing a significant transformation by making the decision to withdraw from Ghana’s Division One, the second-tier league.
Instead, the club will prioritize its role as an academy dedicated to nurturing young talents with the intention of selling them in the future.
This strategic shift comes in response to changing trends in the football industry, as Liberty Professionals aims to adapt and stay relevant.
Over the past six months, the club has been undergoing substantial redevelopment under the guidance of a new academy director.
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While the ownership of the club remains unchanged, Liberty Professionals has embraced a new business model that focuses on maximizing its reputation as a talent-producing institution. The primary goal is to carry on the club’s tradition of developing young players who can achieve success both domestically and internationally.
To lead this new direction, Liberty Professionals has enlisted the services of John Oppong Welbeck, a well-known figure in local development circles.
Welbeck’s expertise and experience in talent development will play a crucial role in shaping the club’s future. With his guidance, Liberty Professionals aims to further enhance its standing as a hub for nurturing and grooming talented footballers.
Established in 1996 by Felix Ansong and the late Alhaji Sly Tetteh, Liberty Professionals has gained recognition for its professional approach to football club management.
The club was one of the pioneers in Ghana to adopt such an approach, and their commitment to developing young players has yielded remarkable results over the years.
Liberty Professionals takes great pride in its track record of producing renowned Ghanaian football superstars, including Michael Essien, Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, and many others.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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