Aduana FC CEO Collins Atta Poku has welcomed what he describes as improved financial support for the Women’s Premier League, saying increased prize money and sponsorship could provide an important boost to competitiveness in Ghana women’s football.
Poku praised the involvement of Universal Energy Bank alongside Access Bank, saying the financial conditions surrounding the women’s league have improved and expressing hope that the increased investment will translate into greater competition on the pitch.
“For the women’s player league, we want to thank Universal Energy Bank. Yes, Access Bank is there. But you can clearly see that the terms and conditions have improved.”
According to Poku, the availability of stronger financial incentives could encourage clubs to compete more seriously for honours while improving the overall commercial appeal of the competition.
“Now we have money for the prize money. And we pray that the level of competitiveness will also meet the standards that we have been working on.”
Poku believes prize money can provide an additional incentive for clubs to invest in their squads and compete for the league title, while also expressing optimism about the prospect of a substantial financial reward for the eventual league winner.
“I’m happy that if we win the league, we are planning to win. If it happens, we get three million dollars. That is also significant.”
Beyond the women’s league, Poku also expressed growing confidence that outstanding prize money owed from the previous season will eventually be paid.
He said recent financial commitments from the GFA have strengthened his confidence in its ability to honour outstanding obligations to clubs.
“And then in the brochure, the president says it is outstanding yet to be paid the prize money for last season.”
Poku admitted that he had previously been sceptical about whether the outstanding payments would be settled, but said the GFA’s delivery on its earlier financial commitment had changed his outlook.
“In the past, I’ve had doubts about whether it will be paid. But when you give me one million for last season, and you tell me I’ll give you your outstanding prize money, I know it will be paid.”
The improved sponsorship and prize-money structure is expected to provide further motivation for clubs and players in the Women’s Premier League.
