Accra City Stars

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Ghana FA Cup 1
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Wikipedia - Accra City Stars F.C.

Accra City Stars are a Ghanaian professional football club, based in Indadfa, Greater Accra. The club is currently competing in the Ghana Poly Tank Division One League.

History

St. Mirren FC

Overview and club officials

The club's home strip is yellow and green with matching socks in the same colour, while the away strip is black and white with black and white socks. The official symbol of the club is the eagle and its motto is Where only eagles dare.

The club's board is advised by GFA Executive Committee member Mr. Fred Crentsil, with the following occupying the respective roles: Oloboi Commodre as Director of Operations, Fadi Omari as head coach with Jimmy Kobla and Laryea Korley as assistant coaches.

Commercial strategy

The Global Village Group acquired newly promoted St. Mirren FC who qualified on top of Zone III in the middle league, beating Royal Knights F.C., Fairpoint F.C., and drawing with Power FC. The club's name was thus changed to Sporting Mirren FC, SP Mirren for short. As part of the marketing strategy of the club, Global Village secured a sponsorship deal with Metro TV for their inaugural season to the tune of GH¢140,000.00 made up of GH¢70,000.00 cash and GH¢70,000.00 in the form of airtime to promote and market the matches and activities of SP Mirren.

Stadium

Sporting Mirren FC played its midweek and weekend matches on Thursday and Saturday respectively at Ohene Djan Stadium. The club used the Ajax Park as its training grounds, which is within the same neighbourhood as its clubhouse located near IPS Legon.

St Mirren FC

The Ghanaian side shares its name with Saint Mirren Football Club, a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Scotland. The Scottish St Mirren FC were alerted to the existence of a "Ghana St. Mirren" a few years ago and were delighted to welcome the then chairman, and a selection of the latter's first team, to Scotland for a visit. A link between the two was soon established and Ghana St Mirren received brand new black and white St Mirren FC kits after their chairman met a supporter, Stuart McIntosh, at the Normandy Hotel near Paisley with the result that McIntosh sent the club the kits. Nevertheless, SP Mirren, as they are now known, have reverted to their original green and yellow shirts.

Season 2008–2009

The club kicked off their campaign in the Ghana Premier League on November 24 against Accra Hearts of Oak but were beaten 2–0. Other domestic league defeats have since followed, against Chelsea FC, All Stars F.C. & Real Tamale United. Mahatma Otoo was the club's best player after he earned the discovery player of the season award in the 2008–09 season after he won five man of the match awards and got 5 goals from 15 games for his club. They were relegated at the end of the season.

Accra City Stars FC (2018–present)

In late 2017, the club started working on rebranding their club to reflect both the Ghanaian culture and help them grow their fan base. The name of the club was changed to Accra City Stars FC. since the club was based in the regional capital of Ghana. The change of name took effect on 10 January 2018.

Accra City Stars is a professional soccer team based in Accra, Ghana. The team was founded in 2005 and has since become a prominent force in Ghanaian soccer. Known for their fast-paced and dynamic style of play, Accra City Stars have a loyal fan base that fills the stadium for every home game.

The team's colors are blue and white, and their logo features a star symbolizing their ambition to reach the top of Ghanaian soccer. Accra City Stars have a talented roster of players, both local and international, who are dedicated to bringing success to the team.

Accra City Stars compete in the Ghana Premier League, the top tier of Ghanaian soccer, and have consistently performed well in domestic competitions. The team has also represented Ghana in international tournaments, showcasing their skill and determination on a global stage.

Off the field, Accra City Stars are actively involved in community outreach programs, using their platform to make a positive impact in the local area. With a strong sense of unity and a passion for the game, Accra City Stars are a team to watch in Ghanaian soccer.