The excitement is palpable as the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) gears up for an electrifying new season! The announcement has just dropped: the ‘Ashlid Ball’ is set to be the official match ball for the highly anticipated 2024/2025 football season.
This dynamic partnership isn’t new; GARFA and Ashlid previously joined forces for the 2021/2022 GARFA Division Two Middle League. Now, they’ve inked a fresh deal with Ashlid Enterprise, Ghana’s top-notch sports equipment powerhouse, ensuring that every kick, pass, and goal will be backed by quality footballs throughout the season.
At a vibrant launch event held at the GHALCA Conference Hall of the Accra Sports Stadium, it was confirmed that each GARFA club will receive a generous supply of match balls—three for training and an extra three to ensure readiness on match days. That’s a total of 1,800 Ashlid Balls on the pitch, destined to elevate the game!
The new Ashlid Orbita design boasts an innovative 8-panel construction, enhancing player touch and control for those game-changing moments. These balls are engineered for excellence, providing superior performance in any weather—whether it’s sunny skies or drizzling rain. With a sleek white body adorned with bold red strips, the Ashlid Balls proudly showcase GARFA’s vibrant colors, while special designs will grace the GARFA Women’s League and Middle League.
GARFA Chairman Samuel Aboabire took center stage at the launch, showering praise on the CEO of Ashlid Enterprise Fredrick Aglago Atsu for his steadfast support during his tenure. “Atsu” always operated behind the scenes, saying, ‘Oh chairman, I’m just helping,’” he remarked with gratitude. “Today, we celebrate not just a partnership, but a commitment to excellence for the next three years.”
Diving deeper into the details, Aboabire elaborated on the deal with Ashlid Enterprise: “They will deliver a total of 1,800 footballs—500 in the first year, 600 in the second, and 700 in the final year.” He emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “Football is all about the balls! Starting from match day one, across 40 exhilarating matches in Greater Accra, Ashlid balls will reign supreme at all venues!”
Meet Ashlid Enterprise
Ashlid Enterprise stands tall as Ghana’s premier sports equipment company, renowned for an impressive range of products, including jerseys, gloves, training bibs, cones, footballs, boots, and captain armbands. As a trusted supplier, Ashlid has equipped numerous juvenile clubs and first-tier teams like WAFA, Dreams FC, and Liberty Professionals, alongside second-tier clubs such as BYF Academy and Heart of Lions. They also proudly serve as the official headline sponsor for Alajo United Football Club.
With this exciting new season on the horizon, fans can expect thrilling matches fueled by the superior quality of Ashlid Balls—where every goal tells a story!
