President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, says the Association is willing to partner with credible and transparent betting companies, but only under strict legal and ethical standards.
Speaking at the 31st Ordinary Congress of the GFA, Okraku revealed that no company currently holds the rights to offer bets on matches from the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, or any other domestic football competitions.
“No betting company is allowed to take bets on our domestic competitions,” he stated firmly.
“We are pursuing legal action locally and internationally against companies that unlawfully take bets on our leagues.”
The issue of betting, particularly illegal betting has been a long-standing concern in Ghanaian football, often linked to allegations of match manipulation and integrity breaches.
Okraku made clear that while the GFA is committed to protecting the integrity of the game, it is also open to engaging with licensed betting firms that seek to promote Ghanaian football in a transparent and responsible manner.
“We are open to partnerships with credible legal betting companies who wish to engage with our football ecosystem transparently and ethically,” he added.
This measured openness marks a shift in tone, suggesting a more structured approach to integrating betting into the domestic game while protecting its integrity.
The GFA’s current position aims to strike a balance between safeguarding Ghana’s football reputation and unlocking potential commercial opportunities in a tightly regulated space.
