Sports

Investment matures for victorious 2009 Black Satellites

Published

3 months ago

January 13, 2025

The SAS Finance Group has written to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to extend invitations to the 21 players of the 2009 Black Satellites U20 World Cup winning team for collection of their investment cheques.

This follows the maturity of the 15-year investment made on behalf of the Black Satellites 2009 playing body by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on January 4, 2025.

The invitation extended to the players was contained in a letter addressed to the General Secretary of the GFA and copied to the Ministry of Youth and Sports (now Ministry of Sports and Recreation).

A total investment of GHȻ210,000 was made on behalf of the 21 players, with each player allocated GHȻ10,000 by the Ministry in 2009.

“This investment has matured after 15 years, and the players can now collect their cheques from the SAS Office in Accra, starting from January 8, 2025,” said SAS.

“To collect their cheques, players must present a valid Ghana Card for identification purposes. If a player is unable to collect their cheque personally, they can authorize a third party to do so by presenting a notarized Power of Attorney”, the statement continued.

“This investment package also included an annual insurance cover

to cater for life and health-related expenses for each player over the 15-year period,” SAS added.

The Black Satellites’ 2009 U-20 World Cup win was a historic moment for Ghanaian football, marking the country’s first and

only U-20 World Cup title to date.

Beneficiaries of the investment Daniel Agyei, Samuel Inkoom, Gladson Awako, Jonathan Mensah, Daniel Addo, David Addy, Abeiku Quansah, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu and Opoku Agyemang.

The rest are Andre Ayew, Latif Salifu, Ghandy Kassenu, Mohammed Rabiu, Daniel Opare, Philip Boampong, Robert Dabuo, Ransford Osei, John Benson, Bright Addai, Dominic Adiyiah and Joseph Addo.

Sports

GFA Talent Identification Programme a huge success in Central Region, Western region next

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2 days ago

April 17, 2025

Net News Ghana

The GFA Talent Identification Programme has kicked off in the Central Region with resounding success.

The programme drew massive attendance from Colts Coaches and Physical Education Tutors in Cape Coast and Kasoa Districts, underscoring its popularity.

Participants expressed great enthusiasm for the initiative, praising the GFA for providing a unique opportunity for young talents to shine.

The highlight of the programme was a thrilling football festival featuring 720 students, who dazzled organizers with their skills and sportsmanship.

The event was electrifying, with spectators cheering on their favorite teams to victory. With its success in the Central Region, the programme is set to move to its next destination – the Western Region.

Sports

Black Starlets kick off talent hunt in Greater Accra on Tuesday, April 22

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2 days ago

April 17, 2025

Net News Ghana

The Black Starlets’ technical team, led by Coach Stephen Frimpong Manso, will conclude their Southern sector player scouting exercise in the Greater Accra region next week.

This initiative aims to identify talented young players born after January 1, 2009, from across the region.

The Greater Accra scouting exercise, which has been divided into three segments, will kick off at the Tema Sports Stadium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, before moving to Madina Astro Turf on Wednesday, April 23, and later to Carl Reindorf Park in Dansoman on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

The screening process involves a rigorous selection exercise, ultimately leading to the selection of top prospects for the U17 National team’s pool of players.

This scouting exercise is part of the Ghana Football Association’s efforts to develop the next generation of players for the Black Starlets.

The Southern sector screening exercise, which began in Cape Coast, has already made stops in Koforidua and Ho in the Eastern and Volta regions, respectively.

The Black Starlets coaching staff have been actively scouting talents across various regions. Recently, they conducted scouting exercises in Northern Ghana (covering Brong Ahafo, Northern, Upper East, and Upper West regions) and the middle belt (covering Ashanti, Western, and Western North regions).

Sports

Black Queens conclude Senegal Training Tour with defeat

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1 week ago

April 9, 2025

Net News Ghana

The Black Queens of Ghana concluded their nine-day training tour in Senegal with a gritty yet disappointing 1-0 loss to the Teranga Lionesses in their second international friendly.

Despite a commendable display, the Queens came up short, unable to find the back of the net as Senegal seized on a defensive slip-up to snatch victory in Dakar.

The solitary goal in the second half served as a harsh reminder of the fine margins between success and failure, leaving the Black Queens with valuable lessons to absorb as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

The two friendlies played during their training camp will undoubtedly prove beneficial as the team returns home to refine their strategies ahead of the tournament.

Although the defeat is a setback, the intense matches and training sessions in Senegal have provided the head coach Kim Lars Björkegren and his technical team with crucial insights into the team’s match fitness and tactical awareness.

Ghana won the first game 1-0 after Evelyn Badu headed home a beautiful cross from Princess Marfo, despite being a player down following Anesthesia Achiaa’s red card in the 63rd minute.