The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken legal action against Bigscout Media after allegations surfaced in a viral video accusing officials of seeking a share of CF Montréal striker Prince Owusu’s earnings in exchange for a Black Stars invitation.
Through a letter dated July 7, 2026, the association’s lawyers dismissed the claims as fabricated, describing them as “entirely false, baseless and without any factual foundation.”
The legal notice, signed by lawyer Odupon Agyapong Atta-Agyapong of Odupon & Kishiwale, was addressed to Bigscout Media’s Richard Nana Owusu Prempeh following the publication of a video on the outlet’s Facebook page and YouTube channel on July 5.
The video featured a woman alleging that GFA officials requested 70 percent of Prince Owusu’s earnings as a prerequisite for securing his inclusion in Ghana’s squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🚨 GFA refutes false and malicious player payment claims, vows legal action. 🤝https://t.co/3vDRasT7vo
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) July 7, 2026
She further claimed that after the player’s representatives rejected the initial proposal, an alternative arrangement involving an equal 50-50 split was suggested but later abandoned because the terms were considered unacceptable.
The GFA has categorically rejected the allegations, maintaining that neither the association nor any of its officials, staff or representatives has ever sought, discussed or accepted any percentage of the forward’s income in relation to a national team call-up or any other issue.
In the letter, the association also criticised Bigscout Media for publishing the allegations without verifying the information or seeking the GFA’s response before making them public. It argued that the publication falsely portrayed its leadership as corrupt and had caused significant reputational damage.
The association is demanding the immediate removal of the video and any related content from all platforms. It has also instructed the media outlet to halt any further circulation of the allegations, publish a public apology and retraction with the same level of prominence as the original publication, and provide a written assurance that similar claims will not be repeated.
Additionally, the lawyers directed Bigscout Media to preserve all digital files, communications, records, and other materials connected to the publication, as they may be required should the matter proceed to court.
The GFA has given the media outlet 48 hours from receipt of the notice to comply with its demands, warning that failure to do so could trigger legal action, including defamation proceedings and applications for injunctive relief.
