Monday 30 June 2014

Management seeks US$482,000 deal for Youth team

Kotoko’s youth team is likely to benefit from a US$482,000-sponsorship deal being pursued by the management of the club
. The sponsorship deal when finally sealed with a Canadian outfit will last for one year.
The deal will ensure that the youth side gets a new team bus, a four-wheel drive pick-up as well as many other benefits that will certainly put Kotoko’s youth team in a different shape. This sponsorship, Asantekotokosc.com understands will also carter for the salaries of the coach and assistant coach of the team, that of the physical trainer and one medical officer.
Besides having an artificial turf, a hostel, and gym equipment, the team will additionally have jerseys and boots all as part of the sponsorship. Speaking in an interview on the sponsorship package, Operations Manager, George Kennedy revealed that the deal is with a Canadian firm which is into sports development with their area of interest being, working to take talented young people away from drugs.
“We are in discussion with this reputable firm for sponsorship and it is likely to bring US$482,000 to the youth side. They are Moka International Group Limited” said George Kennedy. The Kotoko Youth side was in the news for the right reasons during their recent trip to Switzerland where they participated in the 2014 Blue Stars tournament.
Although the Young Porcupines placed 5th in the ten-team competition, the post-tournament commentary was really about their position at the tourney but the experience they gained. It is expected that this sponsorship when it finally comes will go a long way to enhance the development of the young players.

Posted on: Sun Jun 29, 2014 - Report by Jerome Otchere. www.asantekotokosc.com

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