Hohoe United ordered to refund 1 Million Ghana cedis after shock Ghana Premier League withdrawal

Hohoe United FC have been dealt a heavy financial and sporting blow after the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association imposed a raft of sanctions following the club’s abrupt withdrawal from the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.

In a ruling delivered on Friday, May 1, 2026, the Committee ordered Hohoe United to refund the full GH₵1 million disbursed to the club ahead of the season, along with any equipment or logistical support provided by the GFA. The financial directive underscores the Association’s firm stance on accountability and the proper use of league support funds.

The sanctions stem from the club’s decision to pull out of the top-flight campaign, formally communicated to the GFA on April 1, 2026. The move, widely viewed as ill-timed and disruptive, was deemed a breach of league regulations and a serious act of misconduct.

In addition to the refund, Hohoe United have been handed a three-season ban from all GFA-organized competitions, effectively freezing their participation in Ghanaian football at the national level for the duration of the suspension. The ruling further clarifies that this ban does not exempt the club from settling any outstanding financial obligations owed to the GFA or its affiliates.

The implications of the decision are far-reaching. Beyond the immediate financial strain, the suspension places the club’s competitive future in jeopardy and disrupts player continuity, as squad members are expected to seek opportunities elsewhere.

The GFA’s action sends a clear message about the consequences of unilateral decisions that undermine the integrity and stability of domestic competitions. While the club retains the right to appeal within the stipulated window, the ruling marks one of the most consequential disciplinary actions in recent Ghana Premier League history.