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Black Starlets paid $4000 each as WC bonus

By Mutala Yakubu
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The Black Starlets have been paid $4000 each as bonuses from their participation at the just ended FIFA U17 World Cup in India.

The Starlets were eliminated at the quarter final stage by Mali after a 2-1 defeat.

Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Elvis Adjei to footyghana.com his outfit has made payment to the team.

"We are making some payments and began with the Black Starlets. The money's due the players have hit their accounts given by the ministry,"

" We already put it out there they are operating on $1000 per win but we are operating on the qualification bonus scheme. So advancing from the group despite winning two games each player receives $3000,"

"On top of that an amount of $1000 each for the round of 16 win over Niger that makes it $4000 per player in total," He added.

The Black Starlets failed to win the tournament for the third time following successes in 1991 and 1995.