Newly promoted Swedru All Blacks have signed forward Faisal Chawetey on a two-year contract as they step up preparations for their return to the Ghana Premier League in the 2026/27 season.
The deal, confirmed by the club, ties the former Nations FC attacker to the Swedru-based side – known as the Black Magicians – until 2028, as they seek to build a squad capable of competing with Ghana’s leading teams.
Chawetey becomes one of several fresh faces brought in during an ongoing recruitment drive aimed at strengthening the team before the new campaign kicks off in September 2026.
Strengthening for top-flight survival
Swedru All Blacks, who secured promotion to the top tier last season, are moving quickly to ensure they are not dragged into a relegation fight in their first year back in the elite division.
The club’s hierarchy is focused on assembling a group with enough experience, depth and quality to cope with the demands of Premier League football and to challenge established sides in the division.
Chawetey, an attacking player capable of operating across the forward line, is expected to enhance the team’s goal threat and provide greater competition for places in the front positions.
By securing his signature on a long-term deal, Swedru All Blacks are signalling their intention to build a core squad that can grow together over multiple seasons, rather than relying solely on short-term signings.
Recruitment drive gathers pace
The addition of Chawetey adds to a growing list of new arrivals at the club, as All Blacks look to reshape their squad ahead of the new season.
Officials at the club have indicated that the focus this window is on blending promising talents with experienced players who can guide the team through the pressures of top-flight football.
Chawetey’s previous experience at Nations FC is seen as an asset, with the forward expected to adapt quickly to the level of competition in the Premier League.
The club believes that reinforcing the attacking department is key to their survival hopes, particularly against sides that have been established in the league for several years.
Season schedule confirmed
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season is due to begin on the weekend of 4–7 September 2026, with all participating clubs working to finalise their squads and tactical preparations before the opening round of fixtures.
The campaign is scheduled to run until the weekend of 28–31 May 2027, giving newly promoted sides such as Swedru All Blacks a long and demanding season in which to secure their status.
With the clock ticking down to the start of the new term, the capture of Faisal Chawetey marks an important step in Swedru All Blacks’ efforts to establish themselves as a competitive force in Ghana’s top flight.
