The Ministry of Youth and Sports has denied reports that the Black Meteors’ coaching staff has not been paid since their appointment, ahead of the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco this month.
In a statement, the Ministry denied these claims and urged the public to disregard them.
The Ministry clarified that all outstanding bonuses for technical members of the Black Meteors have been paid, with the exception of their bonus for defeating Algeria, which the Ministry is actively working to ensure is paid promptly.
Responding to the allegations, the Ministry stated, “The attention of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has been drawn to claims on social media that coaches of the Black Meteors have never been paid any money since they were appointed. We wish to categorically state that these claims are false.”
Furthermore, the Ministry assured that the team’s daily allowances as they camp in Egypt are being paid, and the players have been informed about the bonus structure for the tournament in Morocco.
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The Ministry emphasised that its primary objective is to support the Black Meteors in qualifying for Ghana’s first Olympics in 20 years. It highlighted the government’s continuous investment in the team, including the ongoing pre-tournament training camp in Egypt.
The Ministry concluded its statement by urging everyone to focus on supporting the team’s efforts to achieve their ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics in France.
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Black Meteors have been drawn into Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Guinea, and DR Congo for the Africa Under-23 AFCON, which kicks off on Saturday, June 24. Their first game is against Congo on June 25.