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In a concerning turn of events, the Ghana Premier League is grappling with a staggering decline in stadium attendance, hitting an all-time low in the previous season.
The alarming drop has prompted Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, to issue a rallying call to all stakeholders, urging them to join forces and probe the underlying reasons for the waning interest in the league.
Speaking at a thought leadership event organized by Joy Sports, Ussif expressed his disbelief that Ghanaians have suddenly lost their passion for football.
He cited past matchups between fierce rivals, Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics, which drew overwhelming crowds only two years ago.
“Two years ago, the fierce rivalry between Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics drew an overwhelming crowd. Yet, we find ourselves grappling with a disheartening decline in attendance at recent fixtures,” he said.
“I refuse to believe that Ghanaians have suddenly lost interest in football. No, the passion is still alive and vibrant. We must, therefore, delve deeper into the underlying factors responsible for this decline and take decisive actions to revive our beloved league.”
As the new Ghana Premier League season is slated to commence in September, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revealed the fixtures on Monday, July 31.
The alarming drop has prompted Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, to issue a rallying call to all stakeholders, urging them to join forces and probe the underlying reasons for the waning interest in the league.
Speaking at a thought leadership event organized by Joy Sports, Ussif expressed his disbelief that Ghanaians have suddenly lost their passion for football.
He cited past matchups between fierce rivals, Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics, which drew overwhelming crowds only two years ago.
“Two years ago, the fierce rivalry between Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics drew an overwhelming crowd. Yet, we find ourselves grappling with a disheartening decline in attendance at recent fixtures,” he said.
“I refuse to believe that Ghanaians have suddenly lost interest in football. No, the passion is still alive and vibrant. We must, therefore, delve deeper into the underlying factors responsible for this decline and take decisive actions to revive our beloved league.”
As the new Ghana Premier League season is slated to commence in September, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has revealed the fixtures on Monday, July 31.