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Bonus Scandal: Black Stars' Trust Eroded by Politics

1/9/2025

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Collins Atta Poku disclosed that Opoku Afriyie was sidelined from the 1982 Black Stars squad because of his connections to President Rawlings and insights into player bonuses. By verifying these bonuses with Rawlings, Afriyie unveiled leaders' plans to cut them, highlighting a deep-seated mistrust within the team, as echoed by Asamoah Gyan.

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Collins Atta Poku disclosed that Opoku Afriyie was sidelined from the 1982 Black Stars squad because of his connections to President Rawlings and insights into player bonuses. By verifying these bonuses with Rawlings, Afriyie unveiled leaders' plans to cut them, highlighting a deep-seated mistrust within the team, as echoed by Asamoah Gyan.