Wa All Stars change club name to Legon Cities FC
The Ghana Football Association have approved Wa All Stars request to change the club’s name to ‘Legon Cities FC’ ahead of the 2019/2020 Premier League season.
The 2016 Ghana Premier League champions have opted to change its name following the takeover from new owners after the bankroller of the club, Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi was handed a lifetime ban by FIFA from all football-related activities last year.
A portion of an official statement released by the GFA to the club reads “We acknowledge receipt of a letter from Wa All Stars Football Club dated 23rd December 2019 requesting for approval for change of your club’s name from Wa All Stars Football Club to Legon Cities Football Club.”
“The GFA also acknowledges receipts of documents on the change of name to Legon Cities Football Club (an incorporated company) from the Registrar General’s Department attached to your request submitted to the GFA under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).”
“Consequently, the GFA hereby approves the change of name from Wa All Stars Football Club to Legon Cities Football Club.”
The club gained promotion to the Ghanaian top-flight during the 2007/08 season and have not tasted relegation since their promotion.
Legon Cities FC will travel to face Liberty Professionals in the season opener on Sunday.
