Ebiemo FC will throw their gates open for free when they make their historic debut in the UMB Division One League Zone II against Nations FC on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli (AAK) III Sports Arena in Ampain, with Ebiemo FC calling on supporters and football enthusiasts to fill the stadium for their maiden outing in Ghana’s second-tier competition.

The newly promoted side are determined to begin their Division One journey on a high, but they face a stern examination against a Nations FC outfit boasting considerable experience at both domestic and continental level.

Nations FC were relegated from the Ghana Premier League at the end of the 2025-26 season, but their campaign was not without silverware.

The club enjoyed a memorable run in the 2025-26 MTN FA Cup, eventually lifting the prestigious trophy and earning qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup.

Their continental campaign, however, ended at the preliminary-round stage after they suffered a 2-1 aggregate defeat to Mali’s FC Diarra.

Despite their relegation, Nations FC therefore enter the Zone II campaign with the pedigree of an FA Cup champion and the valuable experience of having competed on the continental stage.

Ebiemo FC, meanwhile, will be looking to make the most of home advantage as they embark on what promises to be a demanding campaign in the second tier.

The free-gate initiative is expected to generate a lively atmosphere at the AAK III Sports Arena, with the home side hoping the backing of the supporters can inspire the players to produce a statement performance.

However, Saturday’s fixture provides Nations FC an immediate opportunity to begin their quest for redemption following their drop from the top flight.

They will be keen to put their recent disappointment behind them and start their Division One campaign with maximum points as they plot a return to the Ghana Premier League.

Ebiemo FC, on the other hand, have everything to gain. A positive result against a former Premier League side and reigning MTN FA Cup champions would provide an early indication of their readiness for life in the second tier.

With Ebiemo’s ambition meeting Nations FC’s experience and desire for redemption, the Zone II opener promises to be an intriguing battle in Ampain.