Black Satellites’ 2009 U-20 World Cup heroes invited to collect investment cheques

SAS Finance Group has informed the Ghana Football Association (GFA) about the maturity of a 15-year investment made on behalf of the Black Satellites’ 2009 U-20 World Cup-winning team by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

The investment, totaling GH₵210,000, allocated GH₵10,000 to each of the 21 players in 2009. The funds are now available for collection at the SAS office in Accra starting January 8, 2025. Players must present a valid Ghana Card or provide a notarized Power of Attorney if a representative collects the cheque on their behalf.

The investment also included annual insurance coverage for the players, which supported their life and health-related expenses over the past 15 years.

The Black Satellites made history in 2009 by becoming the first Ghanaian team to win the U-20 World Cup, defeating Brazil on penalties after a 0-0 draw despite being reduced to 10 men during the match.

Eligible Players:

1. Daniel Agyei
2. Samuel Inkoom
3. Gladson Awako
4. Jonathan Mensah
5. Daniel Addo
6. David Addy
7. Abeiku Quansah
8. Emmanuel Agyemang Badu
9. Opoku Agyemang
10. Andre Ayew
11. Latif Salifu
12. Ghandy Kassenu
13. Mohammed Rabiu
14. Daniel Opare
15. Philip Boampong
16. Robert Dabuo
17. Ransford Osei
18. John Benson
19. Bright Addai
20. Dominic Adiyiah
21. Joseph Addo

Players are directed to the SAS office located on the 14th floor of the World Trade Centre, Independence Avenue, Accra.