The Chief Executive Officer of Bofoakwa Tano FC, Alex Ababio, has disclosed that his team will not travel to Sogakope to honour their FA Cup semi-final match with Dreams FC.
Speaking exclusively to Akoma FM on Monday, May 6, Alex Ababio urged the organizing committee to cover the cost of their lodging and travel expenses, failure of which they won’t play the match.
“The FA Cup committee must fund our cost while traveling if they truly want us to honor our FA Cup match against Dreams FC in Sogakope. If not, there is no way we will be able to secure funding and make the trip from Sunyani to Sogakope,” he said.
Alex Ababio disagreed with the Committee’s choice to host the match at the WAFA Park because he believes Dreams FC will gain more from the arrangement than Bofoakwa Tano FC.
“I won’t be shocked if what transpired at Sunyani in the Premier League happens again. Everyone witnessed what happened during our match against Dreams FC and it’s the same team we are meeting. We ought to have been able to play the game at a location that benefits both teams, not just one.”
Although Alex Ababio praised the committee for their assistance during the competition, he feels that it is still insufficient.
“What matters is that, if they are willing to pay our bills, we can proceed, if not, I’m not sure we can honour the match. Even though they offer some financial assistance, it is still insufficient,” he concluded.
Bofoakwa Tano FC is one point clear of the relegation zone in the GPL, currently occupying the 15th spot.
Their next league game is away to Samreboi against leaders FC Samartex.
By Emmanuel Owusu|Akoma Sports|Onuaonline.com|Ghana
