Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and Chairman of the Ghana Football Association’s Domestic League Committee, Dr. Anthony Aubynn, has emphasised the urgent need for reforms and increased investment to revitalise the local football league.
Speaking on the current state of the Ghana Premier League on Channel One TV‘s The Point of View on Monday April 28, Dr. Aubynn acknowledged that while the league is not at its lowest point, it is far from where it ought to be.
He stressed the importance of improving the overall experience for fans and stakeholders alike.
“If you say all-time low, I will disagree with you,” Dr. Aubynn stated, “but it’s not where it should be. I think we have to do a lot to attract people because, you see, when people go to the stadium, they want to watch football, enjoy themselves, support their darling players and their darling teams.”
He highlighted that one of the key challenges facing the local league is the lack of investment, which has affected the quality of play, infrastructure, and fan engagement.
According to him, without improving these areas, it will remain difficult to fill stadiums and build a sustainable football culture.
“When you go and you don’t see that [entertainment and quality], then it’s a problem,” he added. “We need to go in a way that it will attract people going there.”
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