2020-21 Ghana Premier League prize money is a massive boost and will enhance competition – Albert Commey

Chief Executive Officer of Techiman Eleven Wonders, Albert Ayeetey Commey has lauded the Ghana Football Association for increasing the prize money for the winner of the upcoming season.

According to the astute administrator, it will serve as a massive boost for the clubs.

The GFA President Kurt Okraku last week at the launch of the 2020/21 football season said the winner of this season’s league will get a trophy plus cash prize of GHS 250,000, 40 Gold medals plus GhS 10,000 worth of groceries from Melcom Shopping Center.

He added that the runners up will receive GHS 150,000, 40 Silver medals plus groceries from Melcom Shopping Center and the third place will pocket GHS 80,000 plus 40 Bronze medals.

The prize money is an increase from the GHS 180,000 received by the last winner of the Ghana Premier League Aduana Stars in the 2016/17 season.

Despite the increase in amount, many including some club officials have criticised the country’s football governing body as some believe the amount is too small compared to other leagues on the continent.

But reacting to the matter, Albert Commey indicated that the amounts involved are huge and the FA should be commended.

“It’s a big plus to the league compared to the previous ones clubs received. We accepted the previous ones although it couldn’t cater for everything. We have not received the current amount before and even the coaches will have opportunities to travel for attachment, ” Commey told Hello FM.

“The current Football Association has shown much interest in Women football. I think they have done well and should be praised for that.

“He also said that the prize money will enhance competition which will see the standard of the league progress.

“I think the package is a big boost. It’ll bring competition and many clubs will fight to be at the top. This will raise the standard of our league as well.

“The effects are many and I think they have done well, ” he concluded.

The season is scheduled to begin November 14, 2020.