Ghana’s Representatives in CAF Inter-Club Competitions Receive Boost with $100,000 Support Fees
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in participation fees for clubs competing in its inter-club competitions, and Ghana’s representatives, Bibiani GoldStars and Asante Kotoko, are set to benefit from this development. The two Ghanaian clubs will each receive a whooping $100,000 as support fees for qualifying for the upcoming CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup, respectively.
This increase from the previous $50,000 to $100,000 is a welcome development for the two clubs, which will undoubtedly help them in their preparations for the competitions. GoldStars, the Ghana Premier League champions, will participate in the CAF Champions League, while Asante Kotoko, the FA Cup runners-up, will play in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by CAF President Patrice Motsepe in Morocco ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The increased participation fees are a testament to CAF’s commitment to supporting clubs participating in its competitions.
The new season will begin in September, with the first round of matches scheduled for the weekend of 19th to 21st. The fixtures for the round will be done in the coming weeks, and clubs are expected to begin preparations immediately. GoldStars are yet to resume pre-season, but Asante Kotoko started camping last week, preparing for the President Cup against Hearts of Oak on Sunday.
The $100,000 support fees will undoubtedly give both clubs a significant boost in their preparations for the CAF competitions. The funds will enable them to prepare adequately for the challenges ahead, including hiring coaching staff, recruiting players, and engaging in pre-season training.
Asante Kotoko, in particular, has been busy with preparations, having started camping last week. The Porcupine Warriors will next travel to South Africa after the President Cup for the Toyota Cup game against Kaizer Chiefs. This will be a good test for the team ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
The increased participation fees are a welcome development for Ghanaian football, and it is hoped that the two clubs will make a good impression in the competitions. Ghanaian clubs have a rich history in African competitions, and it will be exciting to see how GoldStars and Asante Kotoko perform in the upcoming season.
The CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup are highly competitive tournaments that feature some of the best clubs in Africa. Ghanaian clubs will be looking to make an impact in the competitions and bring glory to the country.
In conclusion, the $100,000 support fees from CAF will undoubtedly give Ghana’s representatives in the CAF inter-club competitions a significant boost. GoldStars and Asante Kotoko will be looking to make a good impression in the competitions, and the increased participation fees will enable them to prepare adequately for the challenges ahead. With the new season set to begin in September, all eyes will be on the two Ghanaian clubs as they take on the best of Africa in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup.