Former Black Satellites goalkeeper Daniel Agyei has voiced his frustration over the unexpectedly low returns from a 15-year investment agreement made after Ghana’s historic triumph at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Citi Sports, Agyei revealed that each team member has received just over 70,000 Ghana Cedis from the 10,000 Ghana Cedis investment initiated in 2009. This amount falls significantly short of the anticipated 150,000 Ghana Cedis payout.

“We are in a way disappointed about the money we are receiving. With this money, you can’t even do business,” Agyei lamented.

The former shot-stopper called on former President John Mahama, who served as Vice President during the team’s victorious campaign, to intervene and assist the team members in finding a sustainable way forward.

Agyei, who represented Ghana with distinction during the tournament, went on to play for clubs such as Medeama SC, Liberty Professionals, Free State Stars in South Africa, and Simba SC in Tanzania.

The 2009 Black Satellites team remains a celebrated part of Ghana’s football history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-20 World Cup. However, the current struggles of its members serve as a sobering reminder of the challenges many athletes face after their playing days.