It’s fair for all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs to receive same amount from FIFA stimulus package – Bechem United CEO

Bechem United Chief Executive Officer, Nana Kwasi Darlington has stated that it’s fair for all the 18-Premier League teams to receive the same amount from the FIFA Relief fund to be disbursed by the Ghana FA soon.

The Ghana FA announced Thursday about the disbursement plan to share a total of US$270,000 to the Premier League club, where each club is expected to pocket a whooping US$15,000 from the stimulus package from FIFA and CAF.

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Earlier reports in the local media had suggested that the two biggest clubs in Ghana – Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak – were likely to receive a bigger amount of the fund than the rest of the clubs.

But according to the outspoken football administrator, there are no bigger teams in the league and that, it should not be the basis of sharing the money.

“The most important thing is all Ghana Premier League clubs getting the same amount from the stimulus package contrary to earlier reports that some were going to earn more than others. Once we’re getting same amount, it is okay,” he told Kumasi-based Hello FM.

“It is childish to say that Kotoko and Hearts should receive a bigger amount than the rest of the clubs. Which clubs do they play against in the league?

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He continued: “We all play in the elite league which is the premier so you cannot indicate that some clubs are bigger than others. This is not a private Sponsorship where clubs could raise concerns about its sharing; this is FIFA COVID-19 relief fund. So we cannot share on that basis.

Which clubs will be labelled as bigger in the Division One and Women’s leagues for them to receive the bigger portion? There is no need for people to bring this unnecessary suggestion,” he added.