Ghana FA Normalization Committee President, Dr. Kofi Amoah gas confirmed the Black Stars received their appearance fees before leaving to Dubai for camping.

According to him, the President wasn’t happy with how the trophy has eluded Ghana for sometime hence his decision to give the players the “Appearance and Motivation” fee as a way of motivating the players.

“The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo decided that he was tired of the elusiveness of the Africa Cup of Nations crown,” he told Kumasi-based Oyerepa FM

“He said how come we haven’t won the title in the last 37 years. He called a meeting at the Jubilee House.

“All the little little things, the little nuisances that crops up and make us to lose focus and all of that.

“The appearance fee and the motivation money and the all of that were paid before they even left Ghana for the camp.

The chairman also confirmed that the team is focused on the tournament and will not allow any petty thing distract the team.

“We are focused to move away from all the small, small petty, petty things that can disturb the focus and inspiration of the players.

“So now the focus on the technical abilities and physical endurance.”

Ghana will face Cameroon on Saturday evening after drawing their first game against Benin.