Government to support Kotoko and Ashantigold for next season’s Africa

The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Professor Peter Twumasi has confirmed government support for both Asante Kotoko and AshantiGold SC ahead of their Africa campaign.

Asante Kotoko and AshantiGold SC will be representing Ghana in the CAF inter-club competitions next season despite the cancelation of the 2019/20 league season in the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Kotoko will be participating in the CAF Champions League whilst regional rivals AshantiGold Sporting Club will partake in the CAF Confederation Cup.

As part of government support to the two clubs, Professor Peter Twumasi has revealed that Asante Kotoko will be getting $200,000 for their acceptance to participate in Africa next season while AshantiGold SC will get $150,000.

Speaking on Kumasi-based Sikka FM, Professor Peter Twumasi said, “government will give Asante Kotoko and Ashgold $200,000 and $150,000 respectively for their qualifications to play in the Caf champions League and Confederations cup competitions.”

Meanwhile, the two clubs are yet to resume training since football activities were banned in March this year due to the coronavirus disease.

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