It’s been almost two years since the premiere of the ‘Number 12’ investigative documentary on corruption and match-fixing in Ghana football but the Ghana Football Association is still paying the price for its dented reputation.
According to a report by Joy FM Sports, German kit manufacturer PUMA has slashed their sponsorship package with the FA by about 30% in the new deal which was signed the Normalization Committee in 2019.
This means the provision of kits up to a €500,000 per year and a financial contribution of €800,000 per year have been reduced.
Also, the financial benefit of about €100,000 to €200,000 for playing in major competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been cut.
Ghana FA Executive Council member Nana Oduro Sarfo has shed more light on the latest development.
”We have renewed our partnership with Puma. During the era of the [Normalisation Committee], it was renewed with the same duration of four years as it was [previously],” the Berekum Chelsea chief told Joy Sports.
”The figures have changed a little because of the exposé, because of sales, because of popularity, but we [the new FA administration] have been there to speak to them and we will see how we can come back to that level [we used to be].”
PUMA has enjoyed a long relationship with Ghana, partnering with the GFA since 2005.