The Brands Manager of Nations FC has issued a stark warning about the club’s future, revealing that the team may be forced to disband due to mounting frustration with the way football is run in Ghana.
Speaking candidly, the club official expressed deep disappointment with what he described as persistent systemic challenges, poor administration, and a lack of fairness that continue to discourage private investment in the domestic game.
“At this point, we might disband Nations FC and forget about running football in this country,” he said. “The environment is simply not encouraging for clubs that are trying to do things the right way.”
According to the Brands Manager, Nations FC has made significant sacrifices to maintain professionalism, meet licensing requirements, and invest in player welfare, only to be met with what he termed as inconsistent decision-making and inadequate institutional support.
He lamented that clubs often struggle with unclear regulations, officiating concerns, delayed incentives, and limited commercial opportunities, all of which place a heavy financial burden on club owners and sponsors.
“You put in resources, time, and effort, yet there is little protection or appreciation for clubs,” he noted. “When fairness and transparency are lacking, it becomes difficult to justify continued investment.”
The Brands Manager stressed that Nations FC’s concerns go beyond the club itself and reflect a broader issue affecting many teams across the Ghana Premier League and lower divisions.
“This is not just about Nations FC,” he said. “There are many clubs quietly suffering, but they keep going because of passion for the game. Unfortunately, passion alone cannot sustain football.”
He called on the Ghana Football Association and other stakeholders to urgently address structural and governance challenges, warning that failure to act could lead to more clubs withdrawing from the game.
“Football cannot develop when clubs are constantly frustrated,” he added. “If we want progress, we must protect investors, ensure transparency, and create a system that rewards professionalism.”
Despite the strong remarks, the club has not yet taken a final decision on its future. The Brands Manager indicated that Nations FC remains hopeful that meaningful reforms can still be implemented, but emphasized that time is running out.
“For now, we are still here,” he concluded. “But without real change, the future of Nations FC—and Ghanaian football as a whole, remains uncertain.”
