Sports News of Tuesday, 16 April 2019Source: citinewsroom.comSports Ministry engaging Normalization Committee over payment of youth team bonusesYouth and Sports Minister, Isaac AsiamahThe Youth and Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, says his outfit is engaging the Ghana Football Association Normalization Committee over the payment of bonuses to Ghana’s youth national teams. The payment of bonuses to the national U-17 footballers, in particular, has raised questions, with critics insisting handing money to young footballers at such a young age breeds an entitlement mentality. Asiamah says while young players must earn from the sport, they have to also be imbibed with the spirit of volunteerism and sacrifice for the common good, especially towards their nation. Speaking at the Public Accounts Committee, Asiamah said, “we are engaged with the Normalization Committee over some of these engagements. “We seriously need to look into these things, so that we can incorporate a sense of volunteerism.

Source: GhanaWeb April 16, 2019 17:03 UTC