GFA announces one-week break for GHPL, DOL, and WPL for general elections

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed that all football competitions will be suspended for one week in December to allow for participation in the country’s upcoming general elections.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the GFA stated that the break will begin after this weekend’s matches, providing players, officials, and fans the opportunity to fulfill their civic duties ahead of the December 7, 2024, elections.

The suspension will affect several competitions, including the Ghana Premier League, Access Bank Division One League, Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League, MTN FA Cup Round of 64 matches, and Matchday 6 fixtures of the women’s league.

According to the GFA’s 2024/25 season calendar, these competitions will resume on the weekend of Friday, December 13, 2024.

The GFA also reminded clubs and match officials of the upcoming suspension, noting that they had been previously informed about the break.