The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has pledged an amount of GH₵100,000 to the champions of the Ghana Premier League, Medeama Sporting Club (SC) ahead of their participation in next season’s CAF Champions League qualifiers.
The Tarkwa-based club, Medeama SC secured a historic first Ghana Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 victory over Tamale City at Akoon Park on the final day of the season to maintain a five-point gap between themselves and Aduana FC.
Medeama distinguished themselves by securing 18 games, six draws, and suffering 10 defeats across the 2022/2023 betPawa Ghana Premier League season.
During a ceremony held in Accra on Wednesday, where the team and its management presented the trophy to Parliament, the Speaker, Bagbin made the generous pledge to the club coached by Evans Adotey.
“So Medeama SC, I want to assure you that the house is with you and I will proceed to pledge which you can take up from me anytime an amount of GH₵100, 000 now to support you.
This is the time to enjoy, refresh, motivate and incentivise yourself ahead for the task ahead, we are with you. Congratulations,” he stated.
The speaker emphasized that Parliament would provide unwavering support to ensure that Medeama SC triumphs in the African Cup on behalf of the nation.
“I want to on your behalf commit the house to go with them all the way to the continent to ensure that they win the African Cup for Ghana.
This I will proceed to enforce to ensure that they get the necessary resources and motivation to surprise the continent by winning the cup,” he added.