Stars to be paid ‘befitting’ and ‘affordable’ bonuses – Sports Ministry

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Honorable Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has indicated that the Black Stars players would receive a befitting bonus and a package that his ministry can afford, ahead of Friday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uganda.

Even though the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) have not yet reached a mutual consensus in relation to the winning bonus required for the team, the Sports Minister has hinted that the Black Stars would receive a befitting settlement.

In an interview with Accra-based radio station, Happy Fm, the minister said: “We have not yet reached a consensus, but there are negotiations ongoing between the MoYS and Management Committee of the Black Stars, but I can assure all Ghanaians that we will pay a bonus that is well deserved and affordable.

“So far, the players have not complained about what they are receiving, so it’s my assumption that at least, it will serve as a yardstick to decide on what to pay and, we shall do everything in the interest of Ghana and pay bonuses which can be sustainable going into the future.”