The Executive Council (Exco) of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed the Vice-President of the GFA as chairman of the newly constituted Division One League Advisory Committee.
The five-member committee comprise of three representatives of the 48 Division One League clubs, and two persons representing the GFA. In addition to Mark Addo, the Exco has appointed Oloboi Commodore, General Manager of premier league side Accra Great Olympics as its other nominee to serve on the committee.
The committee is completed by the addition of the three representatives of the Division League clubs. The three persons are David Obeng, General Manager of Tano Bofokwa Football Club (representing Zone One), Jojo Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of Proud United Football Club (representing Zone Two) and Mr. George Afriyie, President of Planners Athletic Club (representing Zone Three).
This 5-man ad-hoc Committee is to advise the Executive Council on the format, the possible name of the new 18-club Division One League and the phases of the implementation after two seasons.
The Committee will also advise on whether or not a third-tier league will be required, its name and its format.The Committee, according to the GFA, is expected to submit their first draft to the Executive Council of the GFA within the first three months of work.
The National Division One League is currently organized and managed by the GFA. The 48-club competition is managed by the Division One League Committee chaired by Mr. Akwasi Agyemang with day-to-day administrative support from the Competitions Department of the GFA.
