Local footballers featuring in the Ghana Men's Premiership and Malta Guinness Women's League have commended betPawa and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for initiating the Locker Room Bonus as it cushions them immensely.

Speaking at the launch of the 2025/ 2026 package renewal and contract signing at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra,

Beauty Abena Julius of Faith Ladies, representing the players said the wonderful incentive of 400ghc per match motivates them to give off their best to win.

She said the Locker Room Bonus energies them display skills that they never thought of and it also reduces financial burden on their management.

The Secretary General of the GFA, Prosper Harrison Addo revealed that the betPawa Locker Room Bonus is an idea originated from Ghana.

"This unique technical package was prepared and 'cooked' here in Ghana is easily accessed by players, it is now spreading to other parts of Africa" he disclosed.

He noted that the GFA believes in the player first agenda, and they are obliged to make players feel happy, safe and willing to offer their best to the fans.

"We continue to push for better things for Ghana and African football as Kurt Okraku is CAF 2nd Vice President.

betPawa has constructed a FIFA approved astro turf at our technical centre at Prampram, and we have used it for some international matches. However we want stands for fans and dressing rooms to add up" he expressed.

Borah Omary Ndanyungu, Head of Local Marketing and CSR at betPawa with operations in 17 African countries said both male and female players get the same amount, which is aside their club winning bonuses. "We have achieved our goal because the players are giving positive testimonies" she said.

Nii Armah Ashong-Katai, Regional Manager CSR and Sports Development for West and Southern Africa revealed that since 2022, betPawa has been paying 20 players and 3 officials of the clubs as a commitment to help the players.

Larry Abbey, a club Administrator of Jonina Ladies remarked that the Locker Room Bonus takes away pressure from clubs finances, and they really appreciate.

betPawa and GFA representatives signed the agreement as a presentation of a dummy cheque for $380, 843 to the FA, climaxing  another effort to support local football.

By Sammy Heywood Okine