I’m not aware of GBC TV rights deal for Ghana Premier League – Dr Randy Abbey

Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Randy Abbey, has confirmed that there are no negotiations with Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to become the new broadcast rights holders of the Ghana Premier League.

The state-owned broadcaster has made attempts in the past to become rights holders of the country's top flight before StarTimes were awarded the deal in 2019.

The Chinese-based television network were awarded as the television rights holder of the GPL and the MTN FA Cup. However, the deal has concluded after the 2023/24 football season.

According to Randy Abbey, talks between the GFA and StarTimes seem to be progressing over a renewal while adding GBC has not been given TV rights but has only written requesting for radio commentary.

"I am not aware of anything with GBC. The only thing I am aware of is GBC writing to the GFA requesting for rights to run radio commentary...," he said when quizzed about reports of the state-owned broadcaster being given TV rights.

“They [StarTimes] are yet to honour, so the contract is ended and there are outstanding issues from the previous one. We’ve been engaging."

Abbey also highlighted the FA’s quest “to sort out things and move forward” with contract negotiations with the broadcasting giants.

The 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season is set to commence on September 6.