Hohoe United have taken the dramatic step of withdrawing from the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season with seven matches left to play, citing a series of concerns affecting their campaign.
The unprecedented move was taken on April 1 after an emergency meeting between the club’s board and management, effectively bringing an early end to their maiden campaign in Ghana’s top flight.
Hohoe United, who are currently battling relegation, have accumulated 30 points from 27 matches and were already facing a difficult task to retain their Premier League status. However, club officials maintain that their on-field struggles have been worsened by off-field decisions they consider unfavourable.
Central to their grievances is a three-match home ban handed down after the club was found to have failed to provide adequate security during an earlier incident at their home venue. The club argues that the timing of the sanction has proven particularly damaging, coming at a decisive point in the season.
Their concerns are reinforced by their home record. Out of the 30 points earned so far, 20 were secured on home soil, underlining how critical their home ground has been to their campaign. The ban has effectively stripped them of that advantage at a time when every point is vital.
With the current fixture list, Hohoe United were scheduled to play only one of their remaining matches at their home ground, with the rest either away or at neutral venues, even in fixtures where they were designated as the home side. Club officials believe this has significantly undermined their survival chances.
Beyond the disciplinary issue, the club has also voiced dissatisfaction with refereeing standards and the general management of their matches throughout the season, describing the situation as inconsistent and unfair.
As it stands, the withdrawal has reportedly not yet been formally communicated to the Ghana Football Association. Should the club proceed with the decision, it risks facing further sanctions in line with league regulations.
The development has ignited broader conversations within Ghanaian football, particularly around the timing of disciplinary measures, the quality of officiating, and the integrity of competition.
For Hohoe United, what began as a historic debut season in the Premier League now appears set to conclude in controversy, with potential ramifications that could extend well beyond the current campaign.
