Nana Sarfo Oduro, an Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has suggested that Chinese-owned pay-TV operator, StarTimes, is close to finalizing a deal to return as the official broadcaster of the Ghana Premier League (GPL).
StarTimes previously held the broadcast rights for the league but ceased airing matches due to outstanding debts nearing $1 million. However, in an interview with Asempa FM, Sarfo Oduro revealed that negotiations with the pay-TV giant are almost complete.
“We are almost closing up with StarTimes, and it is likely they will return in the second round to broadcast our games,” Sarfo Oduro stated.
The potential return of StarTimes is expected to significantly improve the league’s media coverage and offer better access for global fans. The company is also expected to broadcast the FA Cup games.
Since the switch to free-to-air broadcasters, the quality of the GPL’s broadcast coverage has faced widespread criticism, with many fans expressing dissatisfaction with the standards during the opening matchday.
