Sports News of Thursday, 17 May 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Zylofon Ghana Premier League set to be launched on Thursday

GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and Zylofon boss Nana Kwesi Appiah GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi and Zylofon boss Nana Kwesi Appiah

Highly anticipated Zylofon Media Ghana Premier League be launched on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.

The launch will see the fast-rising multi-billion entertainment firm announce a sponsorship package of $10 million for the Ghanaian elite league for five years.

The event, which was originally scheduled to come off at the Conference Hall of the Ghana Football Association will begin at 9:00 GMT at the Five-Star Hotel in Accra.

According to media reports, the package will see the 16 Ghana Premier League and Division One League clubs sharing a whopping amount of $2 million annually.

Head of Zylofon Media, Nana Appiah Mensah is expected to hand over a cash cheque of $2m to hierarchy of the nation's football governing body.

The sponsorship will come as a major relief to clubs as the Ghanaian top flight league has gone three season without a title sponsor.