Ghana Advocates for Football Museum and Broadcasting Overhaul to Enhance Sporting Heritage

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Ghana’s Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has challenged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to establish a national football museum, positioning it as a cultural imperative to preserve legends and inspire youth.

At the unveiling of a new Premier League broadcast deal, Debrah urged GFA President Kurt Okraku to pursue the project, citing iconic artifacts like Wilberforce Mfum’s torn net and Robert Mensah’s mystical cap.

“This isn’t just history—it’s tourism, revenue, and a legacy for future generations,” he asserted, pledging government support and calling on corporate sponsors to back the initiative.

Simultaneously, the GFA launched a landmark partnership with Adesa Productions and the Sports Ministry to transform the Ghana Premier League’s commercial footprint. The multi-platform broadcast deal includes a newly formed entity—the Ghana Premiership Football Company—tasked with branding, production, and sustainable revenue generation. GFA President Edwin Simeon-Okraku emphasized the pact’s impact: “This funds timely salaries, modern medical facilities, and stadium upgrades,” noting participation fees now double last season’s championship prize.

The dual moves signal a holistic reboot: the museum anchoring football’s cultural legacy while the broadcast overhaul targets financial viability. Adesa will deliver high-quality coverage locally and internationally, with the commercial arm reducing operational burdens on clubs ahead of September’s kickoff.