The Inrush Of Betting Companies Will Affect The Progression Of GPL – Augustine Arhinful

Former Ashgold player, Augustine Arhinful believes the inrush of betting companies in the country could affect the progress of the local game which is already struggling with regards to various pertinent issues.

According to reports in the local media, club officials and players have been betting on the outcome of matches in the Ghana Premier League.

A protocol officer of Hearts of Oak, Joshua Acquah was arrested for coordinating with match officials for manipulating results for the club.

But the former Black Stars striker, however, called on the country’s governing football body (GFA) to institute strong measures to curtail these issues of bribery and corruption.

“Now the bribery aspect is getting into our game because of the insurgence of betting companies. Betting is something that has become deeply rooted within the system of football because people want to make money which is a complicated situation because of the huge monies involved,” Arhinful said on the Football Legends Night Show last Friday on GH One TV.

“When it comes to our local league betting is turning out to be something else and if we don’t take care our football will be dwindling because administrators, footballers and top football officials are involved in betting. So I think the GFA should inculcate stringent measure to curtail this problem.”