ADVERTISEMENT
List of Ghanaian topflight clubs who changed their names
Pulse Sports produces list of Ghanaian topflight outfit that have undergone change of name over the years
Recommended articles
In 1968, Brong Ahafo Stars was renamed Bofoakwa and they became the first Ghanaian topflight to have their name changed.
Defence Stars which was owned by the Ghana Armed Forces was renamed SS 74 in 1976.
Obuasi Goldfields FC, the first club to win the Ghana Premier League three consecutive times was renamed Obuasi Ashanti Gold (AshGold) in 2003, after Anglogold bought the Obuasi Gold concession.
ADVERTISEMENT
Zaytuna was renamed Sporting Mirren in 2008 with B.A. Stars was being rechristened Bechem United in 2012.
In 2011, Kessben FC was renamed Medeama FC and relocated from Abrankese near Kumasi to Tarkwa in the Western region.
Feyenoord Academy, the academy side was rebranded as West African Football Academy (WAFA) in 2014.
The newest side set to be renamed is Bolga All Stars, after it was reported that Nana Ameyaw, the traditional chief of Techiman reached agreement to take over the side and relocate it to Brong Ahafo.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh
Recommended articles
RTU suspends coach Abdulai Mumin over match-fixing allegations
Hearts of Oak are better off playing with an empty post than using Richard Attah – Taylor
Sorry for causing you a lot of pain – Dr. Prosper Ogum apologizes to Kotoko fans
Govt hasn't paid us – African Games gold medalist Winnifred Ntumi 'cries' out
Dumsor is part of the reasons why we lost against Legon Cities – Hearts of Oak coach
Black Stars midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh to miss rest of season due to injury
Erling Haaland won’t get into Hearts of Oak's starting line-up – Charles Taylor
Kotoko fan bought me a car after being impressed with my performance – Inkoom
