Government confirms sponsorship of Ghana Premier League

The Ghana government is funding the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League as part of a broader plan to strengthen domestic football and improve the financial stability of clubs.

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams confirmed that the state has provided financial support to the 18 clubs competing in the top flight, with the intervention designed to help teams become more financially sustainable.

According to the minister, the government’s support is not intended to create permanent dependence on state funding. Instead, it is aimed at giving clubs the financial backing needed to eventually operate independently.

Speaking to Max TV, Adams said the government would continue supporting the league until clubs are capable of managing their finances without relying heavily on state assistance.

“Government is sponsoring it (GPL) and intends to continue to sponsor up to a point that the clubs can be on their feet,” Adams said.

Adams, who is also the Member of Parliament for Buem, said the government’s intervention goes beyond providing financial support for the current Premier League season.

“Government is interested in building our domestic clubs and leagues,” he added.

The government’s financial involvement in the Ghana Premier League was previously announced during the launch of the broadcaster for the 2025/26 season, when Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku disclosed the state’s investment in the competition.

For the 2026/27 season, each of the 18 Premier League clubs received GH¢1 million in government funding.

The money is expected to help clubs meet their operational expenses, improve their financial position, and create a stronger foundation for the long-term development of Ghanaian football.