Ghana Premier League

Ghana Premier League

Where legends are forged, rivalries ignite passions, and the beautiful game comes alive every matchday across the nation.

The League at a Glance

1956Founded
18Teams
306Matches per Season
67Years of Competition

Why should Ghanaian footballers have to leave to be appreciated, when we can make this league a destination in itself?

Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku
Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku

GFA President

Our Mission

To deliver a world-class football competition that entertains millions, develops talent, strengthens clubs, and positions Ghanaian football as a destination—not just a departure point.

A New Era: 2025/26 Season

The 2025/26 season marks a transformative chapter in GPL history. Through the newly established Ghana Premiership Football Company Limited and a landmark partnership with Adesa Productions Limited, the league is being reimagined as a modern, commercially viable, and globally competitive sports product.

  • Professional Broadcast Standards: World-class production quality with three live matches every weekend
  • Financial Sustainability: GHS 1 million investment per club for infrastructure and operations
  • Merit-Based Rewards: For the first time, every club receives prize money based on final league position
  • Stadium Upgrades: Modernized facilities, upgraded health centres, and broadcast-ready venues

By the Numbers

25Titles by Asante Kotoko
21Titles by Hearts of Oak
11Different Champions

Continental Representation

The GPL champion qualifies for the CAF Champions League, while top finishers earn places in the CAF Confederation Cup. Ghanaian clubs have historically competed with distinction across Africa, with Hearts of Oak winning the CAF Champions League in 2000 and the CAF Confederation Cup in 2004.

Join the Journey

Whether youre a lifelong supporter or new to Ghanaian football, the GPL offers drama, passion, and world-class talent every weekend.