Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has added his voice to the issue at hand and has described it as one that had plagued Ghanaian football for years—hooliganism.

“The act of hooliganism must stop,” he declared. “No brand would want to associate themselves with something that is bad, so we must find a way to make the Premier League attractive.”

For too long, incidents of violence, vandalism, and disorderly conduct had marred the beautiful game in Ghana. Fans, frustrated by officiating decisions or poor performances, often resorted to throwing objects onto the pitch, clashing with security personnel, or even attacking players and referees. These scenes had not only discouraged families and neutrals from attending matches but had also driven away potential sponsors.

Minister Adams knew that fixing the league required a two-pronged approach: restoring order in stadiums and ensuring clubs operated with professionalism. “The clubs must improve their corporate structures and must be more visible to attract sponsors,” he continued. “Without that, I don’t believe corporate sponsors will be interested.

We must introduce severe penalties for misconduct—both for clubs and individual offenders. Teams whose supporters engage in violence must face heavy fines or even stadium bans. At the same time, we need nationwide sensitization campaigns. Let’s remind fans that they are stakeholders in the league’s success.”

In the coming days, the Ghana Football Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, is expected to roll out new initiatives. Clubs instructed to implement fan education programs, match security tighten, and sponsorship packages restructure to attract corporate interest.

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