Medeama SC President Moses Armah has disclosed that the club spent approximately $300,000 during the qualifying rounds of the CAF Champions League, underscoring the significant financial commitment behind their historic achievement.
Speaking after Medeama’s maiden qualification to the group stage of Africa’s elite club competition, Armah appealed for additional financial support to help the club compete effectively at the highest level.
The Ghanaian champions booked their place in the group stage after edging Nigeria’s Remo Stars on penalties in the first preliminary round, before producing an impressive performance to eliminate Guinean heavyweights Horoya AC in the decisive playoff round.
“We spent about USD 300,000 across our two qualifying ties against Remo Stars and Horoya AC to reach the group stage of this year’s CAF Champions League,” Armah revealed.
Although CAF is expected to award Medeama $700,000 for qualifying for the group stage, the club president stressed that further backing is required to sustain a competitive campaign against Africa’s elite sides.
Medeama’s group-stage opponents will be confirmed at the official draw scheduled for Friday, with potential matchups against continental giants such as defending champions Al Ahly, Wydad Casablanca, Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis. Other possible opponents include TP Mazembe, ASEC Mimosas and Petro Atletico.
As the Tarkwa-based club prepares for its debut at this stage of the competition, plans are also underway to host group-stage matches at the newly constructed TNA Stadium. Tarkwa-Nsuaem Member of Parliament, Hon. George Mireku Duker, has indicated that the stadium is expected to be commissioned in November, ahead of the start of the group phase later in the month.
Medeama are hopeful that adequate financial and logistical support will enable them to make a strong impression in their first-ever CAF Champions League group-stage appearance.
