Samartex FC CEO Richard Nsenkyire is advocating for greater involvement of club owners and investors in the management of Ghanaian football.
This call comes amid growing demands for an improved system in running domestic competitions, with a focus on increased sponsorship and investment.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has traditionally been responsible for overseeing these aspects, but has faced ongoing criticism regarding the administration of the league and other football products.
Nsenkyire, who led FC Samartex 96′ to their first Ghana Premier League title in the 2023/2024 season, believes a more professional approach is necessary.
“Frequent intervention and interaction to make that apart from the EXCO, the leadership of clubs are part of decision making weekly or periodic. Till there is congress, people don’t have the opportunity to share their ideas with the GFA’s hierarchy,” he told 3Sports.
The man who has restored hope for the future of Samreboi natives suggests that the GFA, should regularly involve owners, CEOs, and major stakeholders in league affairs, rather than limiting decision-making to the GFA executive council.
He emphasises the need for more frequent engagement with GFA leadership, stating, “It’s not just about investment, but about enhancing the beauty of the Ghana Premier League and running things more professionally, as our counterparts in other countries do,” Nsenkyire explained to 3Sports.
“We need to have more engagement with the GFA leadership on a periodic basis, not just the annual meetings at congress.”
Nsenkyire’s call for increased stakeholder involvement reflects a growing sentiment within Ghanaian football circles that a more collaborative and transparent approach to league management is needed.
By involving club owners and investors more directly in decision-making processes, the Ghana Premier League could potentially benefit from diverse expertise, attract more investment, and improve its overall professionalism.
This proposed shift in governance structure could be a crucial step towards elevating the standard of Ghanaian football and ensuring its long-term sustainability and competitiveness on the international stage.
