Black Satellites’ 2009 funding yields 60,000 cedis for every participant
Each member of the Black Satellites squad that gained the 2009 U-20 FIFA World Cup is ready to obtain 60,000 Ghana cedis, the matured worth of a ten,000 Ghana cedis funding made on their behalf by the federal government.
After their historic win, then-President John Evans Atta Mills initiated a 15-year funding plan, setting apart 10,000 Ghana cedis for every participant. SAS Finance Group, the funding agency, has confirmed the maturity of the funds and notified the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to tell the gamers. Some gamers have already collected their cheques, whereas those that haven’t can declare theirs by presenting their Ghana Cards, in line with a GFA communiqué.
The staff made historical past by beating Brazil in a nail-biting penalty shootout after a goalless 120 minutes, regardless of being right down to 10 males following Daniel Addo’s pink card within the first half. Coach Sellas Tetteh’s facet confirmed immense dedication to say the trophy, turning into the primary African staff to win the match.
Upon their return from Egypt, the squad was celebrated nationwide. President Mills rewarded them with brand-new vehicles and money whereas opting to speculate a portion of their rewards for his or her future. This resolution has confirmed to be clever, particularly since some gamers at the moment are going through monetary challenges, with accidents forcing them into early retirement. Only a handful have managed to proceed enjoying soccer on the highest stage.
Coach Sellas Tetteh, who was not included within the funding plan, is at present battling well being points. However, he has acquired vital help from former staff captain Andre Ayew and the GFA.
The 2009 squad was really particular, successful each the African Youth Championship and the U-20 World Cup. Many of its gamers transitioned efficiently into the Black Stars, with stars like Andre Ayew, Samuel Inkoom, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, Jonathan Mensah, and Dominic Adiyiah enjoying key roles as Ghana reached the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations closing and the World Cup quarterfinals in South Africa.
Below is the checklist of gamers who’re entitled to the funding:
- Daniel Agyei
- Samuel Inkoom
- Gladson Awako
- Jonathan Mensah
- Daniel Addo
- David Addy
- Abeiku Quansah
- Emmanuel Agyemang Badu
- Opoku Agyemang
- Andre Ayew
- Latif Salifu
- Ghandy Kassenu
- Mohammed Rabiu
- Daniel Opare
- Philip Boampong
- Robert Dabuo
- Ransford Osei
- John Benson
- Bright Addai
- Dominic Adiyiah
- Joseph Addo
