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Sports Ministry hits back, says govt does not owe Black Queens per diems or bonuses
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has responded to concerns raised by players of Ghana’s senior women’s national team, the Black Queens, regarding outstanding bonuses, per diems, welfare and government support during the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
Sports Ministry says the government does not owe the Black Queens outstanding per diems or bonuses, while clarifying that their Cape Verde winning bonus is being processed.“Accordingly, as of 12 August 2026, the government has no outstanding per diem obligation to the Black Queens,” the ministry stated.
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