Ghana Premier League

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Ghana Premier League

Countries	Ghana
Confederation	CAF
Founded	1956
Number of teams	16
Relegation to	Ghana Football Leagues
Level on pyramid	Level 1
Domestic cup(s)	Ghanaian FA Cup
International cup(s)	Champions League Confederation Cup
Current champions	Hearts of Oak (2008–09)
Most championships	Asante Kotoko (21)
Website	www.ghanaleague.com

The Glo Premier League is the official name of the top football division of the football league system in Ghana. Formed in 1956, it has been dominated by Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.

[edit] 2009-10 teams

• Aduana Stars (Dormaa)
• All Stars (Wa)
• Asante Kotoko (Kumasi)
• AshantiGold (Obuasi)
• Bechem Chelsea
• Berekum Arsenal
• Eleven Wise (Sekondi)
• Great Olympics (Accra)
• Heart of Lions (Kpandu)
• Hearts of Oak (Accra)
• Kessben (Prempeh)
• King Faisal Babes (Kumasi)
• Liberty Professionals (Accra)
• New Edubiase United
• Sekondi Hasaacas
• Real Tamale United

Teams relegated in 2009 :

• All Blacks (Swedru)
• St. Mirren (Indadfa)
• Tema Youth

[edit] Sponsorship

In December 2008, Glo Mobile Ghana, a subsidiary of Globacom contracted a five-year sponsorship deal with the Premier League until the end of the 2013/14 season.^[1]

[edit] Broadcasting rights

In April 2009, Optimum Media Prime (OMP) secured the television production and broadcast rights to the Glo Premier League after signing a deal worth GH¢1.7 million with the GFA for two-and-half years.^[2]

[edit] Performance by club

[edit] Winners

[edit] Top scorers

[edit] See also

• List of football clubs in Ghana
• Ghana Football Leagues
• Ghana Football Transfers 2008

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Official league website
• Official website
• Ghana Football Fan Forum
• Ghanaweb Football News
• RSSSF competition history
• RSSSF final table archive