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President Akufo-Addo rewards Ghana’s U20 African champions with $10K each

The president of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rewarded the Africa U20 Cup of Nations Champions in a package worth an estimated USD 330,000.
Black Satellites: President Akufo-Addo rewards Ghana’s U20 African champions with $10K each
Black Satellites: President Akufo-Addo rewards Ghana’s U20 African champions with $10K each

Each member of the team received a USD 10,000 reward with USD 5,000 in cash and the other half in a 10-year investment.

Black Satellites arrive home on Sunday after winning U-20 AFCON

Black Satellites arrive home on Sunday after winning U-20 AFCON

The donation was made on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, after Nana Addo’s State of the Nation’s Address.

Ghana won the 2021 Africa U20 Cup of Nations on Saturday, March 6, which was coincidentally the West African country’s 64th Independence Day celebrations.

Black Satellites arrive home on Sunday after winning U-20 AFCON

Black Satellites arrive home on Sunday after winning U-20 AFCON

The Black Satellites clinched the trophy after beating Uganda by two goals to nil. Ghana’s win of the tournament was the first for the Black Satellites since 2013.

Black Satellites arrive home on Sunday after winning U-20 AFCON

Black Satellites arrive home on Sunday after winning U-20 AFCON

Following the feat in 2021, Ghan is now on par with Egypt who have four trophies of this tournament in second position as Nigeria leads the pack with seven trophies.

Watch the president's encounter with the team at the Jubilee House.

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