Black Stars Sign $100,000 Deal With Latex

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has entered into a five-year sponsorship deal valued at $100,000 with Latex Foam for the Black Stars. Under the annual renewable deal, the company will support the team and the administrative duties of the GFA. Last week when the two bodies signed the agreement, Jamil Mouganie, deputy general manager of the company, said the deal was to ensure that both players and officials of the team slept well. He further explained that the sponsorship formed part of their corporate social responsibilities and was delighted to be associated with the national team. Kwesi Nyantakyi, GFA president said the support had come at a time when the team was preparing for the World Cup qualifiers against The Sudan and Lesotho and would go a long to enhance the team�s chances.