Mara, a Pan-Africa blockchain has been named an official partner of the Black Stars of Ghana after signing a one-year deal with the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
Although top officials of Mara are tight-lipped about their plans for Ghana’s national team, Mara has already paid the GFA $ 1 million as part of the deal.
Speaking at a ceremony to announce the deal today in Accra, GFA President Kurt Okraku said the funds would be used to prepare the Black Stars ahead of their participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“It’s for a one-year period and valued at one million dollars, this money has been paid and this money would be fully utilised to prepare our Black Stars towards the Mundial,” Mr Okraku told pressmen at a briefing in Accra.
In an interview with GraphicOnline, the Chief Executive Officer of Mara, Chi Nnadi said the partnership was hatched after Ghana qualified for the World Cup in March.
Mr Nnadi said Mara was a digital finance wallet that will enable users to send money across Africa and abroad as well as learn about cryptocurrencies and digital assets.
He said his outfit was in the country to work with and partner regulators in the blockchain space.
