The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rolled out a far-reaching broadcasting plan that extends live television coverage to all tiers of domestic fo
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rolled out a far-reaching broadcasting plan that extends live television coverage to all tiers of domestic football — a move hailed as a major step towards reviving local competitions and boosting their commercial value.
For the first time in Ghana’s football history, not only the Ghana Premier League (GPL) but also the Division One League (DOL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL) will enjoy structured live coverage across multiple television platforms.
Details of the Broadcasting Deal
According to the GFA, flagship station TV3 and its sister channel Onua TV have secured rights to beam live matches from the GPL, ensuring nationwide access to the country’s top-tier competition.
In the second tier, the Division One League, which has often been starved of media exposure, will now be split into three coverage zones. Globe TV has been tasked with Zone 1, while Metro TV and Original TV will handle Zones 2 and 3 respectively.
Women’s football — which has long suffered from limited visibility — is also set for unprecedented exposure.
Max TV will broadcast games from the Southern Zone of the Women’s Premier League, while Globe TV will carry fixtures from the Northern Zone.
Background: Long Struggle for Visibility
For years, football fans and stakeholders have criticized the lack of consistent television coverage for Ghana’s domestic competitions.
While the GPL has intermittently enjoyed live broadcasts, the Division One League and Women’s Premier League were mostly ignored, denying clubs critical sponsorship opportunities and fans the chance to follow games.
Previous attempts at broad media partnerships collapsed due to disputes over rights fees and logistical challenges.
In 2020, the GFA’s deal with StarTimes — though significant — faced backlash for failing to comprehensively cover lower-tier and women’s football.
This new arrangement, described by the GFA as a “revolutionary step,” seeks to correct that historical imbalance by giving equal attention to all major domestic leagues.
Expected Impact
The GFA believes the expanded coverage will not only boost stadium attendance and fan engagement but also make clubs more attractive to corporate sponsors.
Players, particularly in the Division One League and Women’s Premier League, will gain exposure that could open doors to professional opportunities both locally and abroad.
“This is more than just a broadcasting arrangement; it is an investment in the future of Ghanaian football,” a GFA statement read.
“For the first time, every tier of our game will have a nationwide audience.”
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