Captaining a club is about setting the right standards on and off the pitch, which others seek to emulate.
It shows that a player has the respect of their manager and teammates, and is trusted to lead by example.
Being asked to wear the armband is considered a great honour, signifying leadership, influence and authority. In the modern game, it increasingly involves other responsibilities, not limited to training and match-days. Captains are expected to help new signings to integrate with the squad and settle in the area, making them feel at home from the start.
They maintain group morale, arrange activities and collect fines, ensuring that all players feel part of the squad and understand what’s expected of them.
This can be done in different ways and the choice of captain will often reflect the culture of a particular club and the values a manager wants to instil.
Note: Hearts of Oak captain Fatawu Mohammed is the longest captain in the Ghana Premier League among the 18 captains.
Below are captains of the 18 Ghana Premier League clubs for the 2021/22 season.
1. Dreams FC – Abdul Jalilu
2. King Faisal – Richard Akrofi
3. Gold Stars – Yakubu Haqq
4. Asante Kotoko – Ismail Abdul-ganiu
5. Hearts of Oak – Fatawu Mohammed
6. Karela United – Kwadwo Addae
7. Great Olympics – Jamaldeen Haruna
8. WAFA SC – Konadu Yiadom
9. Medeama SC – Joseph Tetteh Zutah
10. Ashgold – Osei Agyemang
11. RTU – Mohammed Sadat
12. Elmina Sharks – Ishmael Hammond
13. Berekum Chelsea – Jackson Owusu
14. Eleven Wonders – Simms Kwayie
15. Accra Lions – Richmond Tetteh Ankrah
16. Bechem United – Kofi Abgesimah
17. Legon Cites – Francis Addo Nuer
18. Aduana Stars – Joseph Addo
Note: List compiled by Shaban Mohammed and four -four- two
