The attention of the Premier League Board (PLB) and the Ghana Football Association have been drawn to a sponsored Ghana Premier League player of the month and coach of the month awards being organised by a section of the media.

Specifically, some media organisations, in association with some corporate organisations have launched award schemes to honour players and coaches they select as Ghana Premier League player and coach of the month respectively.

The PLB wishes to caution media houses who are involved in these corporate-sponsored award to desist from it with immediate effect as their actions are in confict with Ghana Premier League marketing rights.

For purposes of clarification, the PLB is not opposed to any organisation undertaking such an initiative with the consent and authorisation of the GFA.

What the PLB does not countenance is such media awards being sponsored by corporate organisations without recourse to the Ghana Football Association.

This is tantamount to ambush marketing and the PLB will seek legal redress if those involved do not stop the practice immediately.

Media houses and Corporate Organizations wishing to undertake such awards for any of the products of the GFA, including the Ghana Premier League must contact the GFA for the rights and the requisite authorisation. 

The media remain important stakeholders for the Premier League and the PLB is grateful for the fruitful partnership so far this season.