{
  "id": 5058840,
  "title": "13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT Clearance Certificates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/13-premier-league-clubs-secure-ssnit-clearance-certificates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:39:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/13-premier-league-clubs-secure-ssnit-clearance-certificates-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thirteen clubs in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) have obtained SSNIT Clearance Certificates for the 2026/27 season, according to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). As of June 2026, five Premier League clubs had yet to receive their clearance certificates and were working to meet the necessary requirements. In lower-tier leagues, more than 40 clubs in Division One and Division Two have also received clearance. Only Samartex 07 1996 Ladies Football Club in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has currently obtained clearance. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is implementing measures to ensure compliance with social security contributions for professional footballers across all leagues. The decision to incorporate social security contributions into the Standard Player Contract took effect in the 2025/26 season. Contributing to SSNIT grants footballers access to benefits such as a pension in retirement, invalidity pension, and survivors' benefits.",
  "summary": "Thirteen clubs in the Ghana Premier League (GPL) have been cleared by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and issued with SSNIT Clearance Certificates ahead of the 2026/27 league season. As of June 2026, five Premier League clubs, notably Berekum Chelsea FC, Swedru All Blacks FC, Young Apostles FC, Basake Holy Stars and … The post 13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "13 Premier League clubs secure SSNIT Clearance Certificates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/13-premier-league-clubs-secure-ssnit-clearance-certificates-5058841",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:34:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}