Legon Cities’ glorious past is now a distant memory, as the club’s fortunes have taken a drastic turn.
A 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Nations FC on Monday sealed their fate, condemning them to relegation to the Division One League.
The University of Ghana Stadium in Legon witnessed a dismal performance from the home team, with Kelvin Ampoful scoring twice and Emmanuel Annor and Sadiq Alhassan adding to the scoreline to hand Nations FC a comprehensive win.
This defeat was not just a loss; it marked the end of Legon Cities’ journey in the Ghana Premier League, with the club accumulating just 25 points from 31 games.
Their inability to keep pace with the title contenders was evident throughout the season, and the final nail in the coffin came in the form of this heavy defeat.
The club’s relegation is a harsh reality to swallow, especially considering their rich history.
Legon Cities, previously known as WA All Stars, were crowned Ghana Premier League champions in 2016.
The club was founded in January 2006 by Kwesi Nyantakyi, a former Ghana FA President and CAF First Vice President.
In 2019, the club was sold and rebranded as Legon Cities FC, with high-profile signings like Asamoah Gyan boosting their prospects.
However, the expected success never materialized, and the club’s fortunes declined steadily.
The relegation of Legon Cities serves as a cautionary tale of missed opportunities, poor squad depth, and tactical missteps.
As the club prepares for life in the Division One League, fans are left to ponder what could have been.
With a rich history and a talented pool of players, Legon Cities will hope to regroup and make a swift return to the top flight.
For now, though, the reality of relegation is a bitter pill to swallow.
