KAMPALA -- PAY television company GTV is to broadcast the Ghanaian Premier League. The pan African company signed the deal to broadcast the league on December 20 in Accra, Ghana.

The deal is the first of its kind in Ghana and will give a significant boost to the League's clubs and players. The signing marks GTV's latest investment to build a home for live African football that is accessible to football fans all over the Continent. It follows hot-on-the-heels of its recent sponsorship deals with the Uganda Super League, Cecafa Challenge Cup and the Tanzanian Premier League.

Julian McIntyre, founder and Managing Director of GTV said, “GTV aims to be the home of football in Africa, and that means investing in the sport nationally and giving our subscribers access to their local teams on TV as well as the best of other international leagues.

“The long-term, comprehensive nature of this and all our deals is GTV's way of promising football fans that we will work in partnership with local associations and member clubs to raise the bar of African football.”

Kwesi Nyantakyi, the President of GFA said, "GFA believes that the same growth in live football that Pay TV has driven elsewhere on the world is also possible in Ghana with the support of GTV.

“Matches never before seen on TV will now be accessible to football fans on GTV, not just in Ghana but wherever GTV broadcasts. GTV and GFA are confident that ultimately, this deal will enhance the international competitiveness and popularity of Ghanaian football." Ghana is to host next year’s Africa Cup of Nations.