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The league governing body confirmed it has approved a request by the Premier League club for a name change.
The outfit have since re-branded on social media as Legon Cities FC. They also have an all-new crest.
The club is reportedly sold to the new owners led by former Ghana international John Painstil around USD 2.5 million.
In a letter sighted bt Pulse.com.gh, the Ghana FA stated:
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“We acknowledge receipt of a letter from Wa All Stars Football Club dated 23rd December, 2019 requesting for approval for change of your club’s name from Wa All Stars Football Club to Legon Cities Football Club," deputy general secretary Emmanuel Newton Dasoberi stated in a signed letter addressed to Legon Cities FC.
"The GFA also acknowledges receipts of documents on the change of name to Legon Cities Football Club (an incorporated company) from the Registrar General’s Department attached to your request submitted to the GFA under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
"Consequently, the GFA hereby approves the change of name from Wa All Stars Football Club to Legon Cities Football Club."