Ghana FA bans betting odds to curb domestic match-fixing
The Ghana Football Association says the move aims to improve transparency and safeguard the credibility of the country's domestic league.
In a bid to safeguard the integrity of Ghana's domestic football league, authorities have imposed a ban on betting companies offering odds on Ghana Premier League (GPL) matches, according to Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku. The news was reported by Xinhua. Speaking at the association's 32nd congress, Okraku emphasized that the decision aimed to combat match-fixing, a problem that has impacted leagues globally.
He underscored the significance of the move, stating it as a crucial step towards preserving the integrity of Ghana's domestic league. Okraku elaborated, "No betting company has been licensed to place odds on domestic leagues," explaining that the restriction was intended to eliminate financial incentives that could potentially influence match results.
The GFA president framed this move as part of broader efforts to foster transparency and protect the credibility of the GPL. The 2026-27 GPL season is scheduled to commence on September 4-7, 2026, and conclude on May 28-31, 2027.
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