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GoldFields set to announce sponsorship support for Medeama
GoldFields set to announce sponsorship support for Medeama
The GoldFields Foundation, representing the mining company, is set to unveil a financial package for the Mauve and Yellow at the newly constructed TNA Stadium.
Although specifics regarding the financial aid remain limited, reliable sources suggest that the mining giant is set to allocate $100,000 to the champions for a year.
This recent show of support stands in stark contrast to a previous decision by the company not to back the club in their African campaign.
Member of Parliament for Tarkwa-Nsuaem, George Mireku Duker, urged the company to reconsider their stance, emphasizing that it is their duty to support Medeama.
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Duker stated, “Goldfields Ghana must as soon as possible rescind their decision of not sponsoring Medeama again. It’s their responsibility to support Medeama, and as the MP, I want them to rescind the letter they wrote to the club. We will talk to their leadership in South Africa to see the need to sponsor Medeama.”
The MP’s intervention underscores the significance of Medeama’s accomplishments and their representation of the Tarkwa community in the CAF Champions League. The financial backing from sponsors plays a crucial role in the club’s preparations and performance in the competition.
GoldFields is set to officially announce the financial assistance to the team following their historic achievement of reaching the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The newly constructed TNA Stadium is slated to be finalized and handed over to the Assembly on March 11, 2024.
While Medeama had initially anticipated using the facility as their home ground for the group phase of Africa’s premier inter-club competition, this plan has been deferred after authorities revealed that the structure will be completed in March 2024.
GoldFields’ support will join the increasing support from top mining companies for the two-time Ghana FA Cup champions.
AngloGold has contributed $40,000 to support Medeama, and Nguvu Mining has invested $300,000 to become shirt sponsors for the Ghanaian powerhouse.
Reigning champions, Al Ahly SC, will lead Group D, which includes Algeria’s CR Belouizdad for an exciting North-African derby, Tanzania’s Young Africans, who finished second in the CAF Confederation Cup, and Ghana’s Medeama, who are poised to cause potential upsets in the group.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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