Football: Baník Ostrava receives top division licence

Czech football club Baník Ostrava on Friday received a licence to play in the country’s top division next season. The Czech Football Association initially denied Baník the licence over the club’s economic problems. Earlier this week, however, Ostrava City Hall approved the acquisition of the club’s stadium, allowing Baník to settle parts of their debts amounting to around 170 million crowns. Baník Ostrava are yet to avoid relegation to second division; with two rounds to go in the Gambrinus liga, Baník are on 12th place, four points away from relegation.

Author: Jan Richter