Sports News of Wednesday, 14 February 2018

Source: ghanahguardian.com

Kotoko make GHc145,625 profit from Confederation Cup game in Kumasi

Asante Kotoko are expected to leave Ghana on February 19 for the return leg Asante Kotoko are expected to leave Ghana on February 19 for the return leg

Asante Kotoko generated a hefty sum of GH¢ 253,352 from gate proceeds in the CAF Confederation Cup first leg tie against CARA club played in Kumasi on Sunday.

The Porcupine Warriors took a narrow 1-0 advantage courtesy of a last-gasp penalty converted by substitute Yahaya Mohammed.

According to information Ghanaguardian.com has gathered the Fabulous club made huge financial gains from gate revenues collected at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

So here are the numbers basically:

Grossed in GH¢ 253,352
Deductions GH¢ 107,726.81
Kotoko Net profit of GH¢ 145,625.19 (1.45billion old cedis).

The Porcupine Warriors will be looking to finish the job when they travel in a fortnight to face CARA in the return fixture in Congo.