The captain of Ghana’s 2009 U-20 World Cup-winning squad, Dede Ayew, has reportedly instructed his representative to refrain from collecting the returns on their investment fund until further questions about the investment are addressed.

According to his teammate Agyemang-Badu, this decision will allow both players to gain clarity on the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ investment plan for their U-20 World Cup bonuses.

This follows an announcement on Friday, January 10, 2024, when the Ghana Football Association informed all 21 players that the 15-year investment made by the Ministry of Youth and Sports on their behalf had matured.

Nonetheless, Agyemang-Badu revealed during an interview with Angel TV that, like him, Ayew has chosen not to collect the funds for now.

“I’ve not gone for mine, and I can confirm that Dede Ayew has given the Power of Attorney to Fiifi Tackie to refrain from collecting his money and to also put a hold on mine until we get answers,” he stated.

Following their historic U-20 World Cup triumph in Egypt in 2009, a $750,000 bonus package was announced for the players. However, the 15-year wait for the returns has sparked diverse opinions and debates about the investment.

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