GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (GFA) - Ghana Premier League
GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION(GFA)PREMIER LEAGUEREGULATIONSDECEMBER 18, 20191 P age
ContentsPagePREAMBLE .3DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION.3AR TICLES.31. Title and Name of Provisions.32. Control of the Premier League.33. Laws of the Game.34. Forbidden Matches.35. Affiliated Associations.36. Football Season .47. Number of Clubs, Champion and Demotion.48. The FA Cup.59. The Super Cup .510. Trophies . 511. Fixtures . .512. Postponement of matches.513.Withdrawal of clubs from competitions/matches.614. Venue 715. Player Licence.716: Strip .817. Footballs.918. Referee / Match Commissioner.919. Absence of a Match Commissioner/Referee.1020.Match report form.1021. Match officials ’report.1122. Kick-off.1123. Duration of Matches.1324. Amateur and Professional players.1325. Registration - General guidelines.1326. Registration of different categories of players.1527. Registration periods.1828. Unqualified Player .1929. Contracts.2030. Resignations, withdrawals, suspensions and dismissal.2131. Free Agent.2132. Transfers.2233. Forfeiture of matches.2534. Offences by GFA officials, clubs, club officials and players etc. .2735. Protests and Appeals.3036. Jurisdiction of the Chairmen of Judicial Bodies Sitting Alone.3237. Punishment.3338. GFA’s control over clubs, officials, players, spectators and all participants.3539. Gate proceeds.3740. Attendance of Qualified Medical Personnel .3741. Joint ownership .3742. Ownership, Commercial & Media Rights of the League.3743. Statistics Register .3844. Name/Logo and Images of the League and Images of the Trophy.3945. Doping .3946. Betting .3947. Adoption and Enforcement.402 P age
PREMIER LEAGUE REGULATIONSPREAMBLEIn the exercise of the powers conferred on the Executive Council of the Ghana FootballAssociation (GFA) by the Statutes of the GFA, these Regulations for the control, management,and organisation of the Premier League, are hereby made.DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONAll words and abbreviations used in these Regulations shall be deemed to have the samemeaning and interpretation as assigned by the GFA Statutes unless, otherwise explicitly definedor provided within these Regulations.ARTICLES1.Title and Name of ProvisionsThe Title of these Regulations shall be known and called, the “Ghana FootballAssociation Premier League Regulations” and the provisions shall be referred to asArticles, Clauses and Sub-Clauses.2.Control of the Premier LeagueThe control and management of the Premier League in the country shall be vested in theGFA.3.Laws of the GameEach Member of FIFA shall play Association Football in compliance with the Laws ofthe Game as issued by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Only theIFAB may lay down and alter the laws of the Game.4.Forbidden MatchesNo club shall maintain any relations of a sporting nature with non-recognized entitiessuch as non-affiliated clubs, third parties or with members that have been suspended orexpelled.5.1Affiliated AssociationsNo match shall be played nor shall a competition be organized by an affiliated PremierLeague Club unless, such a match or competition has been sanctioned by the GFA andthe appropriate fee paid.2Clubs registered with the GFA directly or as affiliate members shall not organise anycompetition nor play matches against any other Ghanaian club or clubs registered withany other National Football Associations without the prior approval and consent of theGFA. No individual or organization shall organise a match or tournament involvingGhanaian clubs without prior approval by the GFA.3A club wishing to play against a club registered with the GFA or another NationalAssociation shall apply for approval at least seven (7) days before the match, exceptwhere the General Secretary of the GFA otherwise decides.3 P age
4The GFA, may, at its discretion, sanction a match arranged at shorter notice.6.1Football SeasonThe football season may cover a period of ten (10) months, starting from August to May.The Executive Council may for good cause, extend or shorten or determine the period ofthe football season. The Executive Council shall also, have the power to suspend theleague temporarily or abridge it.2There shall be a close season, which shall be defined as the period of one (1) month, savewhere the GFA makes an order to the contrary, or in competitions organised by FIFA,CAF, WAFU or the Ghana League Clubs Association.3Any club that engages in an off-season match without the written permission of the GFAshall be liable for a fine of not less than Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH 2,000.00) forthe first offence. A repetition shall attract a suspension of the club from GFA-organisedmatches.7.1Number of Clubs, Champion and Demotion(a)The League shall be open to a maximum of eighteen (18) clubs. All Clubs shall beincorporated as companies limited by either shares or guarantee and licensed inaccordance with the GFA Club Licensing Regulations.(b)Each Club shall register not more than thirty (30) players for each season.2At the end of the competition, the last three clubs on the League table shall beautomatically demoted to the Division One League. The champion club from each of thethree Zones inthe Division One League shall automatically be promoted to replacethe demoted clubs in the Premier League.3There shall be first and second rounds of the League on Home and Away basis.4The club which has scored the highest number of points at the end of the league shall bedeclared the champion. If two or more teams obtain the same number of points at the endof the competition, their ranking shall be determined as follows and in the stated order:(a)Greater number of points obtained in matches between the clubs concerned duringthe competition.(b)Goal difference resulting from the match(es) between the teams concerned.(c)Greater number of goals scored in the match(es) between the teams concerned.(d)Greater number of goals scored away from home in matches between the teamsconcerned.(e)In the event there is still a tie after the application of all the above, the GFA shallorganize a play-off between/or amongst the teams concerned at a neutral ground.4 P age
5The GFA shall present the Championship Cup to the League Champion which shall keepit for one football season. The club shall be responsible for the upkeep and return of theCup to the Association not later than thirty (30) days or six (6) matches to the end of theseason.6The Premier League Cup shall always remain the property of the GFA. However, areplica cup may be provided to any club which wins that particular cup three successivetimes.7The provision on the determination of the Champion of the league applies to qualificationto African Clubs competitions and relegation.8.The FA CupAll Premier League clubs shall compete in the FA Cup Competition without fail.9.1The Super CupThe Super Cup match shall be played before the commencement of the League.2The Champion of the Premier League and the Champion of the FA Cup competitions, ifnot one and the same club, shall play a one off match and the winner shall be declared theSuper Champion.3In the event of the League Champion being the same as the FA Cup Champion, that clubshall be declared the automatic Super Champion. The GFA Executive Council may,however, organise a ceremonial match between the club and either the runners-up in theLeague or FA Cup, for the purpose of awarding the Trophy.10.1TrophiesThe holder of the league trophy shall be responsible for its up-keep and return to the GFAin good condition.2Where the trophy is lost or damaged from any cause, the club shall in addition to anypenalty, which the GFA may impose, pay to the Association, the replacement value of thecup trophy.11.FixturesFixtures for the Premier League shall be prepared by the GFA.12.1Postponement of matchesRequest for the postponement of a match(es) shall not be granted by the GFA except, onthe grounds of force majeure or some other sufficient cause.2Where a match is postponed or abandoned on the grounds of bad weather or othersufficient cause, it shall be replayed within 24 hours of the scheduled date, unless theGFA determines otherwise.5 P age
3Further to the above provision, in the case of a match being abandoned as a result of forcemajeure after it has already kicked-off, the following principles shall apply:(a)the match shall recommence at the minute at which play was interrupted ratherthan being replayed in full, and with the same score line.(b)the match shall recommence with the same players on the pitch and substitutesavailable as when the match was abandoned.(c)no additional substitutes may be added to the list of players on the start list.(d)the teams can make only the number of substitutions to which they were stillentitled when the match was abandoned.(e)players sent off during the abandoned match cannot be replaced.(f)any sanctions imposed before the match was abandoned shall remain valid for theremainder of the match.(g)the kick-off time, date and location shall be decided by the GFA.4Where the GFA sanctions the postponement of a match for a club engaged in aninternational match outside Ghana, the postponed match shall be played within 72 hoursnot being earlier than 24 hours after the return of the club to Ghana or on a date to bedetermined by the GFA.5Where a club has contributed three (3) players or more to the National Team “A” or 5players or more in any combination of the National Team ‘A’, National Team “B”, U-23,U-20 or U-17 National Teams, the club may request the postponement of its match andthe postponed match shall be rescheduled by the GFA.13.1Withdrawal of clubs from competitions/matchesA club shall be liable for misconduct if it withdraws from a competition after thecompetition has started without just cause.2Any club intending to withdraw from any competition must give notice of its intention todo so to the GFA not later than fourteen (14) days before the commencement of thecompetition. Should a club fail to comply with this Regulation the Association shall havethe power to compel such offending club to refund any expenses incurred and take suchfurther action as it may deem fit.3Without prejudice to any provision in these Regulations, the Disciplinary Committeeshall have the right to take appropriate disciplinary decisions, including but not limited toan imposition of a ban or a demotion, against any club which withdraws from acompetition or fails to honour any match without just cause and may also, ban officials ofthe club from taking part in football activities for a specified period.6 P age
4A club failing to give satisfactory reason for withdrawing without first obtaining theconsent of the Association, shall not be allowed to enter the competition for a number ofseasons to be determined by the GFA.5Where a club withdraws from the league after it has started, any match which that club isscheduled to play shall be considered forfeited and accordingly, three (3) points and three(3) goals shall be awarded in favour of the opposing club.6A club that fails to honour a sanctioned friendly match shall be fined an amount of TwoThousand Ghana Cedis (GHc2,000.00) and in addition, be banned from playing friendlymatches (both local and international) for a period of six (6) months, commencing fromthe date of the match the club failed to honour. Fifty per cent (50%) of the fine shall bepaid to the opposing team. In addition, where the defaulting club is playing at home, itshall pay the cost of transportation of the opposing club.7If a club makes preparations towards a match and the match is cancelled by theOrganizers, the latter shall pay to the club an amount of Two Thousand Ghana Cedis(GHc2,000.00) as compensation. Where the club proves to the GFA that the moneyexpended is more than the sum of Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHc2,000.00), the GFAmay order the Organizers to pay the difference in addition.In this sub clause, friendly match includes, GALA and other promotional matches.14.1VenueA place shall not be used as venue for league matches unless, it has been approved by theGFA to be used as such.2The GFA may order the closure of any league centre/venue where the safety of clubs,match officials and/or spectators cannot be guaranteed.3In all other cases, where it becomes necessary for a club to play away from its registeredhome venue, the GFA shall have the discretion to decide where any such match(es) shallbe played.15.1Player LicenceClubs participating in any official match sanctioned by the association shall always takewith them to the football field the licenses of participating players duly issued by theGFA.2The Referee, the Assistant Referees and the Captains of the two clubs shall inspect theplayer licenses before the commencement of each match.3A match shall be played even if the licenses of some players are not available forinspection. In such an instance, a group photograph of the Referee, the Captain of theopposing side and the player(s) concerned shall be taken and submitted to the GFASecretariat within one(1) day after the match has been played either by the MatchCommissioner or the defaulting club(s).7 P age
4Where the defaulting team fails to produce the license of the player(s) concerned either inhard copy or by email within the stipulated one (1) day, the defaulting team shall be finedan amount of Two Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH 2,000.00).16:1Strip(a)Each club shall register with the GFA, official and reserve strips in distinctcolours for outfield players and goalkeepers on forms prescribed by the GFAbefore the commencement of each season. In addition, the club shall submit to theGFA a pictorial replica of the registered strips, showing the front and back of thestrips. Clubs shall appear in their official strip in all official matches.(b)In the event of a clash between the visiting team’s official strip and the hometeam’s official strip, the visiting team shall change to its reserve strip orcombination of the official and reserve strips as determined by the GFA.(c)Where there is a clash of colours in respect of the goalkeeper’s strip and theoutfield players’ strip, the goalkeeper shall change to a reserve strip. Any clashoccurring between the colour of the two goalkeepers’ strips, the goalkeeper of thevisiting team shall change his strip. In the event that an outfield player isreplacing the goalkeeper, the outfield player shall appear in his team’s registeredgoalkeeper’s shirt without a number.(d)A club shall not be permitted to change its registered strips during the season.(e)The logo of the title sponsor (if any) of the league shall appear on a designatedportion of the sleeves of the shirts of both official and reserve strips of clubs.(f)The GFA shall publish a register of all club strips for all clubs and MatchOfficials before the commencement of the league.(g)The Referees and Assistant Referees shall appear in strips quite distinct fromthose of the two teams.2Any club which contravenes clause 1(a), 1(b) and 1(c) of this Article shall be liable to afine of One Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH 1,000.00).3Any team that delays the kick-off of a match due to its reluctance to change its strip in theevent of a clash of strips, shall be fined an amount of Ten Thousand Ghana Cedis(GH 10,000.00).4Any club that fails to present its duly registered strip at Match Coordination Meetingshall be liable to a fine of One Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH 1,000.00).5Each shirt must have displayed/embossed at the back, the number for the player donningit. The number must be between twenty-five (25) centimeters in height, clearly legibleand positioned in the centre of the back of the shirt. Additionally, the number must beentirely visible when the player’s shirt is tucked in to the shorts. The player’s numbermust also appear on the front of the shorts, positioned on either leg. The number must bebetween ten (10) centimeters and fifteen (15) centimeters in height and clearly legible.8 P age
The numbering shall begin from one (1) and end at thirty (30). The number one (1) shallbe exclusively reserved for a goalkeeper. Each club shall have two (2) unnumberedofficial and reserve strips for outfield players and goalkeepers to be used in case ofbloody or destroyed strips during matches.6A club that fails to comply with clause 5 above shall be fined an amount of FiveThousand Ghana Cedis (GHc5,000.00).17.FootballsFootballs used in all official matches must conform to the Laws of the Game. Thefootballs shall be provided by the GFA.18.1Referee / Match CommissionerNo person shall officiate as Referee, Assistant Referee or Match Commissioner in anycompetition or match under the jurisdiction of the Association, unless appointed by theAssociation or by a person or body duly authorized by the GFA.2The GFA shall be responsible for selecting those who shall act as Referees, AssistantReferees and/or Match Commissioners in all competitions under its jurisdiction.3At the commencement of the football season, the GFA shall make a list of Referees andMatch Commissioners as the Association shall deem fit, in order to ensure that there areenough qualified persons to be appointed to officiate in all matches under its jurisdiction.4No person against whom disciplinary action has been taken or is pending shall beappointed to officiate in any match of the League. Where the disciplinary action results insanctions, the disqualification herein contained shall cease to apply as soon as thesanction is served on the affected person.5For the avoidance of doubt, the right/power to suspend or remove a person from the listof persons qualified to officiate in any competition under the jurisdiction of theAssociation is reserved exclusively by the Association.6A Referee or Match Commissioner may appeal to the GFA against a decision thatimposes upon him/her a penalty, punishment or other disciplinary action (includingremoval from the GFA’s list of registered referees). Such an appeal must be lodged withthe GFA within two (2) days from the date of the communication of the decision. Theappeal shall be accompanied by a fee of Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH 200.00). Itshall be heard by the GFA’s Appeals Committee whose decision shall be final andbinding on all concerned.7Referees and Match Commissioners shall attend disciplinary hearings when called uponto do so. Disciplinary action shal
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