financial sources and management system of super league football clubs in south nation nationalities regional state of Ethiopia

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate financial sources and management system of football super league clubs. Cross-sectional research method was designed for the study. The sample of the study was 24 administrative personnel’s were selected by using sampling purposive techniques and 8 coaches which selected through availability sampling techniques and 8 club managers were selected by availability sampling techniques. Therefore, the total population of the study was 40 participants. The data were collected through standard questionnaires and interview. The collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistic software. Finding of this study indicates that the income sources of the clubs were from Fund from the government, and in some amount from stadium gate ticket sale. Team performance Convenience and location of match venue, Lo y alt y of the club’s Supporters, Level of sponsorship, Merchandise sales, value quality of merchandise and Variet y of channels through which club merchandise indicate that it is highly affect revenue of clubs. Use of annual budget to manage costs, Timely payment of staff salaries, Having staffed assigned to handle external communication, Having long term financial planning, Experience on financial management System indicate that it is highly affect financial management System of group B & C super league football club. Based on the findings, it is recommended that Super league football clubs administrative bodies should be extensively work on the area of making modern gate fees and improve on financial management system.