The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has firmly denied reports suggesting that the GHC18 million broadcast deal recently secured with Adesa Production Limited (APL) was funded by the government.
Announced in Accra ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season, the landmark agreement promises to boost local football visibility by broadcasting three live matches weekly and launching a dedicated studio show. As part of the deal, each top-flight club is set to receive GHC1 million before the season commences.
However, speculation soon arose over the source of the funding, with some alleging it was drawn from state coffers.
In an interview on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo clarified that no government funds were involved in the transaction.
“Government has not taken its money and given it to the Football Association,” he emphasized.
“Government’s role in this partnership was only to create an enabling environment, and we are grateful for the support.”
Harrison Addo acknowledged the contributions of high-level government officials in facilitating the partnership, mentioning Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, and Sports Minister Kofi Adams for their backing.
“The Chief of Staff, Majority Leader, and the Sports Minister all said they are in support of the partnership. This created the right environment for companies like APL to come on board.
Government has not given us physical cash to invest in the league.”
The GFA remains hopeful that the partnership will yield lasting benefits for Ghanaian football, not just for clubs but for the broader development of the sport in the country.
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season is scheduled to kick off in mid-September.
Source – My News Ghana
