Some key performers of the Black Stars have threatened to boycott Ghanaââ¬â¢s next African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier over the sports ministry's failure to pay their outstanding bonuses, the DAILY GUIDE SPORTS newspaper has gathered.
Ghana, leading the Group H pack with unblemished run will host their Mozambican counterparts next March, but it has emerged that most of the players will not respond to the national call.
The aggrieved players, who spoke to this writer on telephone from their respective quarters have cited their unpaid bonuses-Ghana Vs Mauritius as well as their international friendly against Togo as the basis for the boycott.
Coach Avram Grant led the Stars to a 7-1 thrashing of Mauritius at the Accra Stadium but the Stars are yet to receive a pat on their shoulders by way of honorarium.
ââ¬ÅAs we speak, we have not received what was due us the last time we played at home. Nobody should tag us unpatriotic because of the stand we want to take.ââ¬
ââ¬ÅMy brother if I tell what we went through playing on that turf in Rwanda, you will pity us. Any of us could have ended his career on that pitch. You look at what happened to Jerry before the World Cup?
ââ¬ÅJerry is such a fine defender but we canââ¬â¢t find him around lately because of a friendly game, will you tag such a player unpatriotic if he asks for what is due him? The answer is a big no!ââ¬
ââ¬ÅDonââ¬â¢t forget we are professionals and in as much as we love our country, our career is equally important because you donââ¬â¢t know which game will be your last due to injury. I donââ¬â¢t think we are asking for too much,â⬠one of the players who pleaded anonymity said.
Ghana will next engage Peru and Canada in international friendlies in Washington on October 9 and 13 respectively.