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Black Queens demand payment of outstanding bonuses and better welfare support
Players of the Black Queens have called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and other relevant authorities to address what they describe as outstanding financial and welfare concerns.
In a joint statement, the players said they were owed bonuses and per diem payments and called for transparency, accountability and fairness in the management of the team.
Among the issues they raised were outstanding bonuses, including a bonus relating to the 2025 WAFCON qualification, group-stage bonuses and unpaid per diems.
They called for better management support for players and officials, as well as improved mental health and welfare support.
The players said they remained proud to represent Ghana and were committed to the millions of Ghanaians who support the team.
They explained that they train, travel and compete under pressure while making personal sacrifices to represent the country.
“Our request is simple: transparency, accountability, fairness and respect,” the players stated.
They raised concerns about the level of support they had received from government officials during their campaign.
According to them, the Minister of Sports and Recreation visited the team only once, during its first official training session, while the President also attended that session.
They said that, apart from that occasion, they had largely relied on themselves, their teammates and the technical staff throughout their campaign.
The players, however, expressed appreciation to the team’s technical and support staff for standing by them.
They stressed that financial commitments to national team players should be honoured on time and that the welfare of players should be treated as a priority.
The Black Queens clarified that their statement was not intended to create conflict or disrespect anyone.
They said they believed in the team and wanted it to develop in a professional and supportive environment.
Despite the concerns, the players said they had continued to work hard, remain focused and represent Ghana with pride.
They called on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and other relevant decision-makers to listen to their concerns, engage with them and work towards a quick resolution.
The Black Queens are preparing to face Côte d’Ivoire in a FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualification play-in match on Thursday.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
