Ghana's Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has expressed concern about the declining attendance at Ghana Premier League games.
In an interview, Ussif highlighted that the issue has persistently plagued the league across multiple seasons and has continued into the current campaign. He emphasized his worries about the dwindling numbers of spectators witnessed in various stadiums.
To address this problem and revitalize interest in the league, Ussif unveiled plans for collaborating with the Ghana League Clubs Associations (GHALCA).
One proposed solution involves leveraging National Service Personnel to support clubs in enhancing branding and generating engaging content aimed at luring more fans to the stadiums.
Ussif reiterated his dedication to resolving the issue, stressing the importance of this initiative and its potential to positively impact attendance figures and ultimately benefit the league as a whole.
"I am not excited with the level of attendance during Ghana Premier League games but have held talks with Ghana League Clubs Associations (GHALCA) about assisting them with National Service Personnel to help the clubs with content and other stuff," he stated in an interview with Asempa FM.
"We just started that initiation and we know in the long run, it will yield the benefits we all want," he further explained.
The current Ghana Premier League season is in its 19th week, with Samartex sitting atop the table as surprise leaders.