AshantiGold players, coaches accept 20% pay cut amid coronavirus pandemic

Ghana Premier League giants Ashanti Gold SC have accepted a 20% pay cut in the wake of the coronavirus crises in the country.

Players and technical staff of the Miners have decided to support the club as its finances have been severely affected because of the suspension of the on-going league season.

According to Ashgold assistant head coach, Thomas Duah taking a pay cut will help the club to be able to endure the financial challenges during this period

"We all know the situation at hand because of this COVID-19, the league is suspended and there’s no football resulting in this pay-cut issue. We are unaware of when this disease is ending making way for the return of football," he told Kumasi FM.

"Generally, it is something that cannot be forced on the players. If the management of the clubs are able to conclude mutually, that’s fine but with Ashantigold players and technical team, we have accepted a 20% pay cut. We have to be lenient and help the club president in this difficult time.

He added, "I have spoken to the leadership of the playing body and they have accepted it. It is something that is not normal, players play at least eight matches in a month at times but salaries are not increased. We are only considering them in these difficult times."