Hohoe United’s Premier League dream hangs in the balance amid legal challenges
Hohoe United is poised to make history by qualifying for the Ghana Premier League, but their festivities are on hold while they await the results of two significant court rulings that could change the trajectory of their campaign.
The dominant team defeated Inter Allies 3-1 on Sunday, extending their winning run to five games and securing their top spot in the Division One League standings.
On the field, their qualifying versus the Great Olympics seemed to be all but guaranteed with one game left.
But there is a legal tempest brewing off the field.
Two teams, including Kotoku Royals, have filed protest charges against Hohoe United, claiming the team fielded players who were not qualified. The final league standings may be significantly impacted by the decisions made in these matters, which are being decided by the Ghana Football Association’s judicial committees. Hohoe United might lose crucial points and jeopardize their chances of promotion if the demonstrations are allowed to continue.
Port City, their closest rivals, is ready to take advantage of any mistake. Even though they lost important points in a tie with True Democracy, they are still very much in the running if the court decisions go their way.
Despite the off-field distractions, Hohoe United have been a revelation this season. Their win against Inter Allies marked their 22nd victory in 29 games, a testament to the team’s consistency, tactical discipline, and attacking flair.
Formed in 2023 after Liberty Professionals withdrew from competitive league football, Hohoe United emerged under new ownership led by former Hohoe MP John-Peter Amewu. The new owners acquired Liberty’s Division One League slot, and the Ghana Football Association formally approved the transition, with Hohoe United inheriting all rights and obligations of Liberty Professionals.
Now, with their remarkable campaign nearing its climax, the club finds itself in a tense waiting game. The legal verdicts could confirm their rightful place among Ghana’s football elite or force them into a painful wait for another shot at glory.
Fans, players, and officials alike will be hoping the performances on the pitch are ultimately what define Hohoe United’s season, not the proceedings in the boardroom.
