Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has voiced his concern over the persistently low attendance at Ghana Premier League matches, acknowledging it as an ongoing issue in the country’s top-flight football scene.
In an interview addressing the matter, Minister Ussif highlighted the challenge of low turnout that has plagued previous seasons and is continuing into the current campaign. He expressed worry about the declining attendance levels observed in various stadiums.
“I am not excited with the level of attendance during Ghana Premier League games,” he said on Asempa FM.
To combat this issue and reinvigorate interest in the league, the Minister unveiled plans for collaboration with the Ghana League Clubs Associations (GHALCA). One proposed solution involves deploying National Service Personnel to aid clubs in improving branding and creating compelling content aimed at attracting more fans to the stadiums.
“We just started that initiation and we know in the long run, it will yield the benefits we all want,” he added.