Ricemaster presents GH ¢ 100,000 cash to Stars

Official food sponsors of the Black

Star Ricemaster has presented GH ¢ 100,000 to the Ghana Football Association in fulfillment of a sponsorship deal for this season.

Ricemaster, presented the cheque to the President of the GFA Kwesi Nyantakyi at a short ceremony in Accra on Wednesday.

The money is the company's sponsorship fee for the Black Stars for the 2012/13 season.

GFA President Kwesi Nyantakyi receiving the package from the sponsors

Nyantakyi who received the money on behalf of the team said it would serve as a major boost for the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in January.

"We are really grateful to Ricemaster's for their support for the Black Stars over the years. This money comes at a time that we are preparing for the Cup of Nations," Nyantakyi said.

Ahmed Halawi, a senior management member of Ricemaster, said they are delighted in making money ready for the national team as it prepares for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana were drawn in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations where they will face DR Congo, Mali and Niger.


Source : CHOICE SPORTS