The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially ended its broadcast partnership with StarTimes following the expiration of their agreement at the end of the 2023/24 football season.
Talks to renew the contract, which had been ongoing since the season’s conclusion, have broken down, with both parties unable to reach a consensus on new terms. The GFA confirmed that all negotiations were brought to a close in March 2025.
StarTimes, a Chinese pay-TV broadcaster, entered the Ghanaian market in 2016 and became the GFA’s official broadcast partner in 2017. Over the years, the partnership provided coverage for the Ghana Premier League and other domestic competitions.
However, the end of the deal has also surfaced financial disagreements. The GFA is now seeking to recover an outstanding debt of USD 842,173.36, which it claims is owed by StarTimes under the previous agreement. Legal counsel has been retained, and formal proceedings have begun to reclaim the sum.
In a statement, the GFA said it remains committed to finding a new media partner that can offer a fair, transparent, and beneficial arrangement that serves the interest of clubs, fans, and the broader football community.