The Government of Ghana has settled outstanding salary arrears owed to Black Stars coaches, including former head coach C.K. Akonnor and coach David Duncan. The Ministry of Youth and Sports confirmed it cleared the $120,000 debt owed to Akonnor, $30,000 owed to Maxwell Konadu and the $40,000 due to Duncan. The current technical team, led by Otto Addo, has also received salary arrears covering the period between October 2024 and March 2025 ($420,000). This payment resolves a long-standing issue of unpaid coaches, even during major international competitions.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
C.K. Akonnor: The former head coach received $120,000 in back pay.
David Duncan: Akonnor’s assistant was paid $40,000.
Chris Hughton: $68,904.11
George Boateng: $20,833.34
Current Technical Team: Otto Addo and his staff received salary arrears covering the period from October 2024 to March 2025.
Other Coaches: The government also cleared debts owed to other coaches, both current and former.
This payment brings closure to a period where several national team coaches and technical staff worked without being fully compensated.
The settlement aims to ensure that future coaches are confident in their compensation, even after leaving the team.
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