Former Ghana midfielder, Emmanuel Agyemang–Badu, has said enough money must be provided to Asante Kotoko and Hearts Of Oak to enable them deliver in the upcoming 2022/23 CAF Inter Club competitions.
Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, who spoke to Ghanaweb, explained that the two teams would need to be assisted financially so they can commute to the needed locations for the competition.
He said: “Football is about money. You are going to Africa, you need money. They need money to buy players, board their flight to their destination where they will be playing.â€
The Club Licensing Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has approved the License applications of Premier League Champions Asante Kotoko SC and MTN FA Cup winners Accra Hearts Of Oak SC to participate in the upcoming 2022/23 CAF Inter Club competitions.
Three clubs; Asante Kotoko SC, Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Bechem United FC earlier applied for licenses to compete in Africa, but Bechem withdrew from the process after their defeat to Accra Hearts of Oak in the MTN FA Cup final. Â
Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko have received their official Award Letter with the necessary recommendations.
On which team stands a better chance at the competition, Agyemang-Badu was indifferent.
He explained that both teams have the potential to be crowned winners, but Kotoko would have to beef up its players while Accra Hearts of Oak intensifies its effort.
Agyemang-Manu said: “Hearts have experience now when it comes to this (CAF Club Competitions). Last year, they were there. Kotoko for the past years is now going, so we need to beef up our team. But I think both of them have chances. We are talking about the two great clubs in Ghana and they have a name in Africa
“Kotoko can go through if they beef the team a bit. Hearts of Oak have beefed up their team with the inclusion of Samuel Incoom. Sulley Ali Muntari has really helped them. I think Hearts are okay but they need to add a little more.â€
Meanwhile, Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak have been given a deadline of July 31, 2022 by the Committee to fix all defects and comply with the recommendations on their match venues.
Asante Kotoko SC opted for the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi and the Accra Sports Stadium was selected by Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
Source:Â The Independent Ghana