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Finally, we have football.
After a nine-month hiatus, men's national football is making a comeback with the start of the Standards Committee's special competition this weekend.
Although Ghanaian football is not normally due to the Anas Aremeyaw Anas exhibition, the cry and appeal of the football fans has been heard. And you have to expect a charged atmosphere on the scene of the matches from Sunday.
This competition would have started earlier if the clubs of the NC and the Premier League had been on the same page.
The competition is on two levels. The first level is a battle between 16 Premier League clubs while the second level is comprised of the 16 league clubs and 48 Division 1 clubs competing for the ultimate title.
This is the first level that should begin this weekend. The 16 teams have been grouped into two zones – A and B, which represent mainly North and South. The top two in each zone will play in the playoffs for a league champion, who will compete in the CAF Champions League next season.
With this format, the special contest can easily be called a league of novelty. Since 1958, it will be the third time that the league "normal format" is abandoned.
In 1977, Sekondi Hasaacas won the first league of novelties. The football federation of the time had decided to organize a league of novelty after the head of state, General Kutu Acheampong, had sent the Black Stars team – filled Local players – camping in Brazil to prepare the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations, of which Ghana was the host. Although the decision disrupted the championship, it proved wise as Ghana won the tournament.
The year 2004 saw the renaissance of the league of novelty. This championship start was delayed due to litigation, which led the GFA to present Ghana's first domestic first division league, which saw Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko reach the final after dominating their respective areas. The Phobians, however, won the ultimate prize with a 1-0 win in the final.
On Sunday, Ghanaians will once again have an idea of the Novelty League on the first day. The first trio will be in Zone A (North) while Asante Kotoko will host the Aduana Stars at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The Porcupine Warriors have the advantage of being active in the last four months, participating in the Caf Confederation Cup.
AshantiGold is hoping for a better start at Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi against Eleven Wonders while Medeama and Stallions FC – formerly Wa All Stars – will face Berekum Chelsea and Bechem United respectively.
In Zone B (South), Hearts of Oak coach Kim Grant faces a tough test in his quest for the first competitive game. His team, Dreams FC, has played in recent years in the bogey for the club based in the capital.
The Ebusua dwarves will hope to have a chance against Karela United at home while the WAFA matches against Liberty and Inter Allies against Elmina Sharks are exciting announcements.
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