No betting company has been licensed to offer odds on domestic matches in Ghana, Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku has announced.
Speaking at the GFA’s 32nd Ordinary Congress in Prampram, Okraku said the decision was part of a wider effort to combat match-fixing and protect the credibility of football in the country.
“No betting company has been licensed to place odds on domestic game,” the GFA President stated.
The policy is intended to reduce opportunities for betting-related misconduct around domestic league fixtures and limit the financial incentives that could encourage individuals to manipulate results.
The announcement comes as match-fixing remains a significant concern for football authorities in Ghana and around the world. Players, officials and other people involved in the game have increasingly faced scrutiny over alleged links to betting activities, making the protection of competition integrity a priority for governing bodies.
The GFA said its position reflected a determination to establish a cleaner and more transparent environment for clubs, players, coaches, officials and supporters.
The Association’s concerns extend beyond the outcome of individual matches. It wants to safeguard the credibility of the entire competition, particularly as it seeks to improve the commercial value and international reputation of the Ghana Premier League.
Okraku’s comments at the Congress underline the seriousness with which the GFA is treating the issue. The Association is seeking to make clear to everyone involved in domestic football that conduct capable of undermining confidence in matches will not be accepted.
The decision not to license betting companies to place odds on Ghana Premier League matches is expected to form part of a broader integrity strategy for the domestic game. Limiting betting opportunities is viewed by the GFA as one way of discouraging behaviour that could compromise the authenticity of results.
Match-fixing can damage public confidence in football and affect the standing of a competition among supporters, clubs and commercial partners. The GFA’s approach is therefore focused on preserving trust in the Ghana Premier League as a contest decided by performances on the pitch.
The Association has not provided further details in the announcement about how the policy will be implemented or whether additional measures will follow. However, Okraku’s statement signals that betting-related risks will remain a central concern for Ghanaian football authorities.
With the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season approaching, the GFA has reaffirmed that protecting the authenticity of domestic competition is a key priority. It hopes the measures will discourage betting-related misconduct and ensure that matches are determined by football rather than outside influences.
