The Government gave an amount of GH¢50,000 to Hasaacas Ladies for their super performance at the maiden edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League Zone B qualifying tournament in Abidjan where the team emerged winners.
His Excellency, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who handed over the amount to the team, said: “I spoke to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and in recognition of this major honor you have done for Ghana, I am, on his behalf, giving you GH¢50,000.”
He said the government was really committed to supporting women in sports to realize their potential both on and off the pitch.
“I would like you to know that in me you have someone who will champion not only the cause of Hasaacas Ladies but women’s football in Ghana as a whole,” he assured them and said they should expect to see him during some of their matches.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Yusif, was grateful to Vice-President Bawumia for his immense support to the team which he said was undoubtedly the push that helped the team to be successful at the championship.
The Chairperson of the Women’s Premier League Committee, Ms. Hilary Boateng, who led the team and officials to the seat of government said the achievements of the club must serve as an impetus for Ghanaians to appreciate and develop an interest in women football.
She said women’s football had been in existence since 2012 but it was now enjoying improved coverage.
She, therefore, called on all to support and watch women’s football.
