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04.10.2017 Football News

Akosua Puni’s FC Como To Be Ejected From Association Football In Italy After Being Declared Bankrupt

By GHANASPORTS
Akosua Punis FC Como To Be Ejected From Association Football In Italy After Being Declared Bankrupt
04.10.2017 LISTEN

The Court of Como has declared the bankruptcy of FC Como, owned by Ghanaian philanthropist Akosua Puni Essien, who doubles as the wife of Ghana international Michael Essien.

FC Como which was purchased by the Ghanaian businesswoman in an auction has been unable to meet the criteria to take part in Association football in Italy due to the lack funds.

Mrs. Akosua Puni Essien having secured right ownership of the Club after paying €237,000 have been struggling to fund the Club due to the hefty financial constraints.

A verdict by a Court in Como said the Club is subjected to being omitted from the Italian Football Federation.

The further declaration also revealed that FC Como are currently in a debt amounting to €90,000 for using facilities at the Orsenigo’s sports center.

It was reported months ago that Mrs. Akosua Puni has failed to pay her employers and players.

The team was relegated to Serie D last season but now faces a further bitter ordeal to be ejected from Association football.

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