Dreams FC general manager Ameenu Shardow, has disclosed that the Sports Ministry has stepped in to address the charges levied by the National Sports Authority (NSA) for the utilisation of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
The NSA imposed charges totaling GHC 36,070 on Dreams FC following the club’s decision to offer free entry for their upcoming second leg CAF Confederation Cup match against Zamalek FC in Kumasi.
This move sparked a heated debate in the media and prompted discussions between the stadium authority and the team.
However, in an interview with Akoma FM, Ameenu Shardow confirmed that the Sports Ministry is prepared to settle the charges, signaling a resolution to the issue.
“The Sports Ministry has stepped in and assured us that it is not our responsibility to make payment to the NSA and that they (MOYS) will take care of everything in terms of preparation.”
Ameenu emphasized the risk that would have arisen if CAF had refused to allow the stadium to host the game.
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“Mind you, if this stadium is not ready for the semi-finals, Dreams FC may be disqualified from playing here, and there is a Black Stars game scheduled for June.”
“So, if the only venue homologated on the CAF list of venues for international matches is rejected, Ghana will be unable to play its next international game in our homeland, and we all know what that means.” He added.
“So the Ministry has taken interest in it, making sure everything goes well, and the FA is also supporting with logistical needs of the NSA for us to move forward,” Ameenu concluded.
The much anticipated second leg encounter will come off on Sunday at 4 pm local time
By Emmanuel Owusu|Akoma Sports|Ghana