Brazilian portal Globo.com has published exclusive pictures of Black Stars players receiving their appearances fees ahead of Thursday's final Group G match against Portugal.
A chartered flight from Accra landed in Brasilia at 20:00 (local time) on Wednesday and with police escort, the U$ 3million (approximately U.S. $ 6.7 million) was transported to the team's Brasilia Palace Hotel.
The transportation of the money was shown live on TV Globo.
After Shortly after the arrival of the entourage, the players, in turns, entered one of the hotel rooms to receive the money owed by the federation.
According to reports, some players kept the amount in the pocket or wrapped in pieces of clothing.
Others left with the wad of bills in their hand.
Although unconfirmed, it is reported that each player was paid US$ 100,000.
Although unconfirmed, it is reported that each player was paid US$ 100,000.
Culled from : Modernghana.com
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