Okraku highlighted that no betting company is currently licensed to offer odds on Ghana’s football matches and cautioned that the GFA is prepared to take legal action against any companies engaged in unauthorized betting. He noted that betting has become increasingly common in Ghana, particularly among unemployed youth who rely on it as a source of income, often referring to it as an “investment.”
During the 30th Ordinary Congress of the GFA, Okraku acknowledged the crucial role betting companies play globally in supporting football development. However, he condemned the exploitation of Ghanaian football by companies operating without proper authorization, vowing to protect the integrity of the sport.
“No betting company in Ghana has been licensed by the GFA to take odds on our games,” Okraku asserted. “We are going to empower our legal department to confront this issue head-on. It is not okay for betting companies to continuously feed on our football without consultations.”
Okraku further expressed the GFA’s willingness to establish legitimate partnerships with betting companies, emphasizing the association’s openness to collaborating with businesses that operate within legal frameworks. “Saying no now means we are also open to business with betting companies the legal way. We want to invite serious betting companies to come and sit down with us and become partners,” he added.
