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Chinese television broadcasting giant StarTimes owes the Ghana Football Association (GFA) $950,000 in connection with the Ghana Premier League television rights deal.
According to ghanasoccernet.com, GFA President Kurt Okraku has confirmed the outstanding payment, which remains unsettled despite the association’s persistent efforts to recover the funds.
The report indicates that the debt has accumulated over several seasons, and the GFA is keen on having it cleared before entering into any new agreement with the broadcaster.
The absence of a broadcasting sponsor has significantly affected both the clubs and the GFA, limiting their ability to generate sufficient revenue to support league development, infrastructure, and financial assistance for the clubs.
The GFA President revealed the contract details while discussing the league’s commercial agreements and the ongoing efforts to secure a new broadcasting partner.
Following the expiration of the previous deal, the Ghana Premier League currently has no official broadcast sponsor. In the meantime, some local television stations have stepped in to air the matches.
Officials from Premier League clubs have expressed frustration over their financial challenges in managing their teams.
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