The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has put in place a regulatory action against Medeama SC.
Medeama SC was charged with breaching Section 42(6) of the GFA Premier League Regulations, 2019, by allegedly preventing GFA-accredited media partners from broadcasting their match against Asante Kotoko.
While Medeama’s conduct cannot be justified, the GFA’s role in fostering the underlying discontent within the football community cannot be ignored.
The core issue lies with the controversial broadcast deal, which was purportedly introduced to promote the growth of Ghana football. However, it has achieved the opposite, creating tension between the GFA and clubs.
The discontent stems from the fact that this deal, which should have been a stepping stone for the league’s development, has left clubs with no tangible benefits.
In 2025, such a sense of persistent among stakeholders is alarming. For Ghana football to grow, the GFA must prioritize transparency and collaboration.
The broadcast deal, however, represents a failure in stakeholder engagement. Reports indicate that even some members of the GFA Executive Council were unaware of the specifics of the agreement. Clubs, the very backbone of Ghanaian football, were sidelined. How can they be excluded from a deal so integral to their operations?
The lack of transparency has given rise to suspicion, frustration, and resistance. When the GFA bypasses its primary stakeholders, it creates an environment ripe for defiance. Medeama’s actions, though unacceptable, are a direct response to this exclusion. Their defiance signals deeper governance issues that must be addressed to ensure the progress of Ghana football.
The GFA’s approach to decision-making must change. Growth cannot happen in isolation; it requires the inclusion of all stakeholders. By acting unilaterally and sidelining the clubs, the GFA failed to foster trust, ultimately sowing the seeds of resistance.
Medeama SC must be held accountable for their actions, but the GFA cannot escape blame. The association’s opaque management of the broadcast deal has undermined its credibility and alienated its stakeholders. For Ghana football to thrive, there must be a concerted effort to rebuild trust, foster inclusion, and ensure transparency in all dealings.
This incident is a wake-up call. The GFA must learn from its mistakes, address the grievances of its stakeholders, and chart a more collaborative path forward. Only then can the dream of a thriving Ghana Premier League become a reality.
