President John Mahama Increases Black Stars Bonus To $15,000

President John Mahama has announced a 50% increase in bonuses for the Black Stars players ahead of their crucial world cup play off against Egypt. The players originally receive $10,000 as winning bonus and now will receive $15,000 if they beat the Egyptians. The President said: “Whatever we should do to support you to win this match, we shall do and that is why you've been informed already that your bonuses have been topped up already, everything is under control and so we will do our bit.” The Black Stars are seeking to make their third successive appearance at the World Cup having excelled at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. Speaking to the team at their final training session in Accra before leaving for Kumasi, President Mahama challenged the players to remain focused and win the game. “We've come a very long way to this point. All the matches we've played have finally come down to one match and that match is the last hurdle we have to cross to be in Brazil so this match is more important than all the other matches we've played.” He encouraged the players to do their maximum best and “focus on this match, Egypt and let’s defeat them. I was told that this is your last training session in Accra before you leave this afternoon for Kumasi.” The President stated that he took time off to visit the players “as the chief supporter of your team, as the leader of this country to tell you that the whole country is solidly behind you.” Meanwhile, the captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has also assured the nation of victory in the much anticipated play off. He also expressed appreciation on behalf of his colleague for the increase in bonuses. “Training has been successful. We started our training yesterday and after this morning, we will be having our flight to Kumasi to continue our training session…we are waiting for Tuesday…we will make sure we make everybody proud.”