Nathan Anafo takes charge as Tamale City, Debibi United chase Ghana Premier League ticket

Referee Nathan Anafo will be at the centre of attention on Wednesday when Tamale City face Debibi United in a decisive Access Bank Division One League playoff at the Accra Sports Stadium.

With kick-off set for 3pm, the one-off clash presents a high-stakes pathway to the Ghana Premier League, placing added scrutiny on the officiating team led by Anafo.

He will be supported on the lines by Gilbert Adom Mensah and Kofi Nyarko Bakae, while Maxwell Hanson serves as fourth official. Daniel Kwame Darkwah has been named match commissioner.

Tamale City earned their shot at promotion after finishing top of Zone One A, underlining their consistency across the campaign.

Debibi United, meanwhile, emerged winners of Zone One B to set up a compelling northern sector showdown in the capital.

The playoff, now in its fifth edition, has become a proven gateway to elite football, with past winners including Nsoatreman FC, Bofoakwa Tano, Young Apostles FC, and Eleven Wonders all securing promotion through the format.

With everything on the line, anticipation continues to build as both clubs converge on Accra for a winner-takes-all encounter that will shape their immediate future.