Ghanaman Soccer Centre director defends handling of funds amid MoMo allegations

The Director of the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Winifred Mawudeku, has defended her management of the facility following allegations concerning a Mobile Money (MoMo) account linked to her.

Speaking on Sporty FM, Mawudeku said the centre lacked a dedicated finance office and an established system for providing petty cash to meet its daily operational expenses.

She explained that the facility was not financially autonomous and depended on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for funding to cover its operational and maintenance costs.

According to Mawudeku, the funds received were used to maintain the centre and support its day-to-day activities. She rejected suggestions that money was being siphoned from the facility.

The director also recalled the poor condition of the centre before efforts were made to rehabilitate and improve its facilities, highlighting the challenges involved in keeping the institution operational.

Beyond the financial concerns, Mawudeku appealed to individuals, corporate organisations and other stakeholders to support the centre, particularly in improving conditions for female footballers.

She identified the lack of basic playing kits as one of the difficulties confronting the female players, arguing that additional resources were needed to improve their welfare and provide them with the necessary equipment to develop their talents.

Mawudeku called for support from all available sources to help address the challenges and ensure that players at the centre had access to better training conditions and essential resources.

The Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence plays a role in football development in Ghana, making its operational capacity and the welfare of players important issues for the country’s football authorities.