Asante Kotoko Players Agree 40% Pay Cut

Asante Kotoko players and technical staff have agreed to take a 40% pay cut to support the club in the wake of the coronavirus crises.

The decision to cut down salaries was unanimously agreed during a meeting among the players, the technical staff and the management following fruitful deliberations.

The Porcupine Warriors are bent on facing financial difficulties due the suspension of football activities in the country as a measure to fight against the widespread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Taking a pay cut will help the Ghanaian giants to be able to endure the financial challenges during this period. 

Special assistant to the executive chairman of the club Nana Gyambibi Coker confirmed the decision to Kumasi FM on Monday.

"It is something we initially discussed at management level. We considered our situation and our financial strength in containing our expenses and measures to help sustain the club during the suspension of the league due to Covid-19 and we considered pay-cut as one of the measures." he said.

"We called the coach and tasked him to engage the players on our behalf and he has reported back to us they have listened to our plea and have accepted a pay cut."

"It is a 40% pay-cut and will be implemented soon."