Ghana set to compensate injured Rahman

Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi says his outfit would consider compensating left back Baba Rahman who has been ruled out for several months.

The player’s status has come about after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury while playing for Ghana at the 2017 Africa cup of Nations.

Baba sustained the career-threatening injury in the Black Stars’ opening game against Uganda and has been told by doctors after he underwent a successful surgery that he may well be out of action for up to seven months.

Nyantakyi further revealed that Rahman’s predicament could lead to lost in remuneration at his club side because of lack of action over a long period. As a result, the FA would consider providing Baba a compensation package in addition to all winning bonuses he is entitled to.

“Baba Rahman’s injury is an example of injuries that could end his career. And in most clubs if you don’t play beyond two months or three months, you would be put on half salary. Or in some cases they would put you out of salary if you don’t have an insurance to underwrite the salaries for you,” said the FA President.

“The FA provided some compensation, about $5 000 to Otto Addo when he was injured while playing for Ghana. Ben Kuofie, who was FA chairman, then also visited him to show concern. Although the money was a token, the gesture was good.”

“We did a similar thing for Jerry Akaminko who sustained a career-threatening injury in the run-up to the 2014 World Cup and we’re not opposed to a similar gesture for Baba Rahman.’’

Nyantakyi concluded by adding that the FA would seriously consider providing insurance cover for players as motivation to play for the national team.