Africa’s biggest iGaming brand, betPawa, has taken a bold step toward modernising African football with the launch of a new digital platform to manage its flagship Locker Room Bonus (LRB) initiative.
The company hosted a two-day technical training workshop that brought together administrators from all 18 Ghana Premier League clubs and representatives from the Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League.
The sessions equipped clubs with the skills to digitise player onboarding, verify team sheets, and manage payouts of the ₵400 Locker Room Bonus per win.
Since its introduction in 2022, the Locker Room Bonus has been a game-changer in Ghanaian football, directly rewarding players with mobile money minutes after a victory.
What began as a pioneering sponsorship model has now evolved into a fully digitised system, making payouts faster, more transparent, and easier to track.
Leading the training were Erki Alliksoo, LRB Operations Manager, and Leonardo Noronha, a developer from pawaTech, who guided clubs through the new portal. Each team received dedicated accounts to upload line-ups and player details, ensuring seamless KYC verification and instant bonus disbursement.
“This platform is here to make life easier,” said Nii Ashong Katai, a betPawa official. “When clubs use it properly, we avoid delays, reduce errors, and guarantee that players receive their bonuses on time. It’s about efficiency, transparency, and building trust.”
Among the clubs represented were household names such as Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC, Nations FC, Bibiani Gold Stars, FC Samartex 1996, and Dreams FC, alongside emerging sides from both men’s and women’s leagues.
Women’s football administrators, trained on the second day, welcomed the system as a key step toward ensuring equal access and recognition for female players, who now also benefit from the Locker Room Bonus.
For club owners, the upgrade reduces administrative burden and enhances financial planning. For players, it ensures confidence that their efforts on the pitch will be rewarded fairly and promptly.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Benjamin Yamoah
