May 9th will forever remain a dark day in Ghanaian football history. In honour of the 127 souls who tragically lost their lives during the Accra Sports Stadium disaster, the University of Ghana Corporate Football League paid its respects with a minute of silence before every Week 11 game — a powerful moment of remembrance that reminded all present of the sacrifices made for the love of the game.
The tributes extended beyond football. Friday also marked the official kickoff of the highly anticipated Corporate Athletics competition. In the highlight event of the day, the 60-metre dash, the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club showcased their dominance off the pitch, sprinting to first place. The GFA followed closely in second, demonstrating their strength across multiple sporting disciplines.
Then came the football.
Week 11 Match Results & Reports
College of Basic and Applied Sciences 0 – 4 Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club
This match started with a bang. Just three minutes in, the Ghana Armed Forces Officers Sports Club drew first blood, thanks to a powerful strike from their captain. From there, they never looked back. Their high-pressing game and physical presence overwhelmed the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, who struggled to maintain possession. Midway through the first half, they earned a penalty, confidently converted to double their lead. In the second half, they stretched the defence with pace from the wings, resulting in a third goal — a clinical finish. A costly mistake from the CBAS goalkeeper gifted the Armed Forces their fourth and final goal, securing a dominant win and preserving their impressive form.
College of Health Sciences 0 – 0 College of Education
This derby match between two rivals was a true tactical battle. The College of Health Sciences and the College of Education went toe-to-toe in a contest full of discipline and passion. Both teams created chances, but resilient defending and outstanding goalkeeping kept the scores level. Several promising attacks were either blocked, intercepted, or denied by brilliant saves. It was an intense and balanced encounter which ended in a hard-fought goalless draw.
GNPC 0 – 3 Telecel Ghana
Telecel Ghana finally delivered their best performance of the season. After absorbing early pressure from GNPC, they opened the scoring with a beautifully taken free kick. GNPC looked to respond, but a midfield turnover led to a swift counterattack and a well-executed lob for Telecel’s second goal. In the second half, GNPC pushed forward in search of a response, but their defence was caught out again. Another blistering break ended with a cheeky chip, sealing a 3-0 victory — Telecel’s first win of the season and their highest goal tally in a single match. A statement performance.
Union Ghana 2 – 0 GFA
The final match of the weekend featured a highly anticipated clash between Union Ghana and GFA, played in front of notable personalities including the GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum, and former U-20 national team goalkeeper, Muntari Tagoe. Union Ghana entered the match unbeaten — and they had no intention of relinquishing that record. They began with intensity, pressing high and controlling the tempo. Their pressure paid off with a slick attacking move that broke through the GFA defence for the opening goal. GFA attempted to respond, but Union remained compact and disciplined. In the second half, a swift counterattack resulted in a composed finish to make it 2-0. Despite GFA’s late push, Union held firm, maintaining their perfect record and solidifying their status as serious title contenders.
Week 11 delivered on all fronts — emotional tributes, athletic excellence, and fierce competition. With only a few weeks remaining in the campaign, every point counts and every performance matters. But even amidst the intensity of the league, the memory of May 9th served as a poignant reminder of why the game truly matters.
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Story by: Samuel Annang | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by: Gabriel Tecco Mensah
