Ghana to rake in $455,000 from friendlies

Ghana is to rake in an appreciable sum of $455,000 as appearance fee in the friendly games against Mexico and USA, according to multiple media reports.

The amount will be paid by unknown organisers of the double-header friendlies.

According to reports, the four-time Africa champions are taking home $130,00 as appearance fee against El Tricolo of Mexico.

And the nation is on the brink of earning $325,000 for the game against USA,

The first friendly ended in disappointment as an impressive Black Stars display proved irrelevant as they lost by a solitary goal against Mexico.

The Mexicans fielded a second string side as their first team is in Russia for FIFA Confederations Cup.

The second and final match will be against the Yankees in Connecticut on Saturday.