Nations FC suffered a painful relegation from the Ghana Premier League despite securing a 1-0 victory over Karela United on the final day of the season.
Players and members of the technical team were left devastated after results elsewhere confirmed the club’s drop to the lower division in dramatic fashion.
Nations FC entered the final round knowing survival depended not only on their own result but also on favours from other grounds. Although they completed their part with a crucial away win in Tamale, it was not enough to avoid relegation.
The decisive blow came in Kumasi, where Swedru All Blacks stunned Asante Kotoko with a 2-1 victory to secure their top flight status.
That result lifted Swedru All Blacks to 15th place on 45 points, one point above Nations FC, who finished 16th with 44 points.
Elsewhere, Young Apostles defeated FC Samartex 2-0 in Wenchi.
Nations FC now join Hohoe United and Eleven Wonders in relegation from the Ghana Premier League this season.
The emotional scenes after the final whistle reflected the heartbreak surrounding the club, with players visibly distraught after learning their fate despite winning their final match of the campaign.
