Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has dismissed claims that the Association has reached a new five-year broadcast agreement with pay-TV network StarTimes for the Ghana Premier League.
StarTimes Public Relations Officer (PRO) Eli Kondoh, speaking on Sporty FM, had stated that both parties had resolved outstanding issues and agreed on a fresh deal.
According to Kondoh, the agreement followed a payment plan to clear debts from a previous contract, and the new deal would run from the upcoming season.
“So yes, there was an agreement to clear all of that debt. And then, there was also another plan for how the new payment for the upcoming deal would be handled. Both parties have agreed on the new broadcast deal, but the GFA is yet to sign,” he said.
However, Okraku responded via Facebook, insisting no agreement has been reached. He described the claims as false and urged the public to disregard them.
The GFA and StarTimes previously had a strained relationship, with the FA opting to allow multiple broadcasters last season following unresolved issues. With the new season kicking off in September, the GFA is yet to confirm an official broadcast partner for the league.
