Some of the buses that were procured by the GFA for Division One Clubs
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) had 40 mattresses in one of the containers that delivered the nine buses procured for Division One League clubs, at a staggering cost of GH¢356,380.33.
According to JoySports, information obtained from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) after an inquiry revealed that a ‘used Hyundai County bus’ arrived with medium-sized mattresses and 15 packs of student mattresses.
It was noted that the 40 mattresses were stored in that particular container, which was not publicly disclosed despite circulating rumors.
The GRA’s report further detailed that the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of the bus was GH¢212,783.08, while the 25 medium-sized mattresses were valued at GH¢32,597.50, and the 15 packs of student mattresses at GH¢14,027.29.
As stated in the March 4, 2025, publication, the total duty on the bus was GH¢72,116.10. Regarding the mattresses, the GRA’s breakdown showed that the duty on the 25 medium-sized mattresses was GH¢17,000.86, while the duty on the 15 student mattresses amounted to GH¢7,311.63.
The total duty on the container’s contents amounted to GH¢96,972.46. This brings the total amount spent on the container, including the CIF value and duty, to GH¢356,380.33.
However, the whereabouts of these mattresses remain unknown, and it is unclear whether they were meant for use at the rehabilitated Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence or for a different purpose.
The GFA has yet to respond to the receipt provided by the GRA concerning the shipment of buses for Division One League clubs.
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