Road to the Middle League: Can Mahala FA Secure a Spot?
As the Ashanti Regional Division Two League reaches Match Week 15, the race for qualification into the prestigious ARFA Middle League is heating up across all six zones.
For Mahala Football Academy, the dream remains alive. With only a few matches left in the 2025/26 campaign, every point collected could be decisive in the fight for a place among the region’s elite eight teams.
How Teams Qualify for the Middle League
1️⃣ Zone League
Teams compete in six different zones across the Ashanti Region. The team finishing first in each zone qualifies automatically.
2️⃣ Middle League
The six zone winners join two additional teams who finish as the best runners-up across all zones. These eight teams compete in the ARFA Middle League playoff.
3️⃣ Promotion
The winner of the Middle League becomes the Ashanti Region champion and earns promotion to the Division One League (DOL).
Mahala FA: Week 15 Situation
Mahala FA currently sits on 29 points in Zone 3 and remains firmly in the hunt for qualification.
- Zone Leaders: Some zones already have teams approaching the 40-point mark.
- Wildcard Race: The two “Best Runner-Up” slots could require 35+ points.
- The Challenge: Mahala FA must finish strongly to stay ahead of other second-place contenders across the region.
Qualification Contenders Across the Zones
As the standings tighten across the region, several clubs are emerging as strong candidates for Middle League qualification based on their current points totals.
| Zone | Club | Points | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 6 | Pro-Sport Academy | 37 | Leading the race |
| Zone 6 | Acceler8z FC | 35 | Strong contender |
| Zone 5 | Sasaamo Panin FC | 37 | Zone favourite |
| Zone 4 | Fast Track FC | 38 | Top position |
| Zone 4 | Kumasi AIK FC | 33 | Still in the race |
| Zone 3 | Benab FC | 40 | Zone leader |
| Zone 3 | Adansi United FC | 30 | Runner-up contender |
| Zone 3 | Mahala FA | 29 | Chasing qualification |
| Zone 2 | Jaachie United FC | 34 | Zone leader |
| Zone 2 | Midcity FC | 33 | Close challenger |
| Zone 1 | Pro Players FC | 34 | Leading position |
| Zone 1 | Adom FC | 29 | Still competing |
Match Week 15 League Tables
Zone 1 Table
Zone 2 Table
Zone 3 Table
Zone 4 Table
Zone 5 Table
Zone 6 Table
The Verdict
With several teams pushing past the 35-point mark, the battle for the remaining Middle League slots is becoming one of the most competitive races in recent ARFA Division Two history.
For Mahala Football Academy, the objective is clear: finish the season strongly and remain within striking distance of the qualification line. A strong run in the remaining fixtures could see the club break into the coveted top eight and keep the dream of Division One football alive.
