Soccer News of Friday, 19 October 2001

Source: Joy Online

EL-Sporto Close To Sealing Deal With Ghana

United States Sports kit manufacturers, El-Sporto are close to sealing a deal with the Ghana Football Association to provide the national teams with kits.

Their competitors, Adidas and Kendis have been slow in their approach. An FA source, says the management board is awaiting officials of the German company-Adidas to officially present their proposal this week.

Representatives of Adidas have already met the FA Chairman and held preliminary discussions about the intended sponsorship for Ghana.

El-Sporto, who were the first to present their proposals to the FA, are said to be very close to securing the deal which would see the Black Stars donning their apparel in next years African Cup of Nations tournament.

Kendis also based in the United States have not pushed their bid further ever since they presented it to the FA.