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Nana Yaw Amponsah gets the all-clear to be named Asante Kotoko CEO

By : Tetteh Djanmanor on 03 Aug 2020, 11:50

Nana Yaw Amponsah

Nana Yaw Amponsah is set to be named new Chief Executive of Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko, GHANAsocernet.com understands.

According to a report by Manhyia-owned Opemsuor FM, the Phar Rangers president has been endorsed by the Board of Directors.

An announcement is expected on Tuesday, 4 August, 2020, GHANAsocernet.com understands.

In June, Amponsah’s name popped up but a Manhyia spokesperson said he would not be given the job because of his mouth-wide.

He was a surprise contender for the FA seat last year and shocked many after coming third in the GFA election.

The affable football administrator has enormous knowledge in running the game.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, and a Master’s Degree in Sports Law and Practice from the Leicester DE Monort University, UK.

He has also been given the opportunity to pursue a PhD in Sports Leadership at the Concordia University in United States of America (USA).

From 2008 to 2018, he was a Licensed Player Agent/Intermediary and transferred over 50 players from Ghana and almost 100 across the globe, which brought huge revenues to Ghanaian clubs in the process.

The Prestigious 40 Under 40 awardee, is the Director of Football for Phar Partnerships from 2014 to Present and the Founder and CEO of Cornny Drinks Limited.

The smart and intelligent Phar Rangers FC President, is an expert in the areas of Commercial Aspects of Sports, Sports and Ethics, Sports Governance, Representing the Athlete/Player and Sports Regulatory Regimes & Sports Rights, and ambush marketing.

Source: Ghanasoccernet.com