National Sports Authority backtracks exorbitant stadium charges

National Sports Authority backtracks exorbitant stadium charges

The National Sports Authority has with immediate effect withdrawn the exorbitant charges conferred on Ghana Premier League clubs for the usage of the Accra Sports Stadium in the upcoming season.

This week,the NSA caused an uproar in football circles after announcing an amount between GHC 15,000 and GHC 20,000 for category C and B Matches respectively, which will be paid by the 5 clubs(Hearts, Kotoko, Inter Allies, Legon Cities, and Olympics) bound to use the national stadium for their home duels.

It’s no surprise that after numerous bodies, Ministry of Youth and Sports, GFA, football administrators, pundits, and other interest groups waded into discussions for the charges to be reviewed, the NSA has acted in good fate and done the needful.

“Pursuant to our letter dated 19th October 2020 with reference number NSA/HQ.5/SF13 on the above subject, management would like to inform you that the said charges of the usage of the Accra Sports Stadium has been withdrawn following consultation with the Sector Minister and also taking into consideration some concerns raised by the affected club,” a statement signed by NSA Director General Professor Peter Twumasi read on Wednesday.

The Ghana Premier League 2020-21 is scheduled to take effect on November 13, 2020, across the various league centres in the country.