546 million realised from opening matches

A total of 546 million cedis was realised from the opening matches of the LG Top Four Tournament, which kicked-off at the Accra and Kumasi Sports Stadia, last Sunday.

Mr. Kudjo Fianno Administrative Manger of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), organisers of the tourney disclosed this to the GNA Sports on Monday.

He said the match involving Accra Hearts of Oak and Liberty Professionals yielded 296 million cedis while that of Kotoko and Accra Great Olympics was 250 million cedis.

Mr. Fiannoo said out of this total amount, the cost for printing of tickets, officiating fees, security, VAT and para-medicals would be deducted before the rest would be shared among the clubs and the organisers.

The Administrative Manager said each club would be entitled 30% of the proceeds, while GHALCA also takes 30% with 10% going to the National Sports Council (NSC).

He explained that the amount realised at Kumasi would have been more but the rates were quite lower than that of Accra and added that much more would also have been realised in Accra if the gates had not been broken for many spectators to enter without paying.

He said efforts would be made to repair the broken gates to ensure that adequate security is provided for subsequent matches.

Mr. Fianoo denied reports that there were shortage of tickets at the stands explaining that only the upper terrace and wings were in short supply of tickets since there were enough tickets at the May Nine and Osu Stands.