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GFA ends Negotiations with StarTimes on Media Rights Deal
The Ghana Football Association has ended negotiation with StarTimes on Media Right Deal.
The decision follows the expiration of the previous broadcast contract with StarTimes at the conclusion of the 2023/24 football season.
Subsequently, the Association had been negotiating with StarTimes on the possibility of extending the contract. Unfortunately, both parties could not agree on the terms to renew the contract.
As a result of this development, GFA officially notified StarTimes of the situation and is currently demanding an outstanding debt of USD 842,173.36. due the Association from the previous agreement.
The GFA has retained legal counsel and commenced formal processes to recover the outstanding debt owed by StarTimes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Read the full statement below
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Accra, Ghana – May 22, 2025
GFA Ends Negotiations with StarTimes on Media Rights Deal
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) wishes to inform its members, partners, and the general public that it officially ended all negotiations with StarTimes on the renewal of the Media Broadcast Rights agreement in March 2025.
This decision follows the expiration of the previous broadcast contract with StarTimes at the conclusion of the 2023/24 football season. Subsequently, the Association had been negotiating with StarTimes on the possibility of extending the contract. Unfortunately, both parties could not agree on the terms to renew the contract.
As a result of this development, GFA officially notified StarTimes of the situation and is currently demanding an outstanding debt of USD 842,173.36. due the Association from the previous agreement. The GFA has retained legal counsel and commenced formal processes to recover the outstanding debt owed by StarTimes.
The Association remains committed to securing a transparent, fair, and mutually beneficial media partnership that aligns with the interests of our clubs, the Association and our stakeholders.
Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Liam Rosenior.
In a statement, the club noted that “on behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, we would like to place on record our gratitude to Liam and his staff for all their efforts during their time with the Club.”
According to the club, Liam has always conducted himself with the highest integrity and professionalism following his appointment midway through the season.
They added that this has not been a decision the Club has taken lightly, however recent results and performances have fallen below the necessary standards with still so much more to play for this season.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC wishes Liam every success in the future.Calum McFarlane will take charge of the team as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season with support from existing Club backroom staff, as we strive to achieve European qualification and progress in the FA Cup,” they added.
“As the Club works to bring stability to the Head Coach position, we will undertake a process of self-reflection to make the right long-term appointment,” the statement concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Young Apostles defender Claude Shooting Bortey has been named NASCO player of the month for March following an outstanding run of performances.
The Young Apostles star edged out strong competition from Setsofia Aqetey of Vision FC and winger Samuel Okai of Bechem United after scoring three goals and earning one Man of the Match award during the period.
As part of his reward, Claude Bortey will receive a 43-inch NASCO Television set, courtesy of Electroland Ghana Limited, as well as a NASCO double-door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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