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There is growing discontent within the Black Stars camp over the delay in the arrival of match bonuses for the team's first two matches. Allsports.com.gh understands that several meetings have been held between senior players of the team led by captain Asamoah Gyan and the management committee of the team to explain the reasons for the delay. FA spokesperson Ibrahim Sannie Daara has confirmed that the players have not received a penny ever since they arrived and their patience is running out. It is understood that there had been an initial arrangement for all players to be paid through a visa card provided by one of their main sponsors UNIBANK but that arrangement was shelved after discussions between the players. The players were promised an appearance fee of $75,000 each for qualifying for the mundial in Brazil. The amount was to be taken from monies FIFA paid to Ghana for qualifying for the World Cup. Almost two weeks into the tournament the players have not received the appearance fees contrary to promises made to them. Allsports.com.gh sources indicate the government has made arrangements to courier cash to the team in Brazil which has led to several delays in the arrival of the bonuses due to international banking rules. The team's departure for Brasilia on Tuesday has been held up for several hours as last minute discussions are held between Gyan and the rest of the team to assuage fears of the team.