The Black Stars have earned a $250,000 bonus from its telecommunication sponsor, Glo Ghana, for finishing second at the recent African Nations Cup.

Ghana, missing several regular players still managed to defy all pre-tournament predictions to reach the finals in Angola where the young team lost 1-0 to Egypt.

“We at Glo are very proud of what the Black Stars achieved at the tournament and today we give the $250, 000,” Glo spokesman Bode Opesitan said at a presentation on Thursday in Accra.

“Their performance has been hailed by all and we feel we must reward them for a good work done.

“This is only for their showing at the tournament and as they progress and do more we will definitely be there every step of the way to support them.”

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi says the Nations Cup performance is a strong indication that the team can do better at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.

“The Black Stars showing in Angola shows that they can do better at the 2010 World Cup which means Glo will organise a bigger event for us when we return,” the FA President said.

“Your (Glo) support for the team has demonstrated the faith and confidence people have in the team.

“We want to assure Ghanaians that the sky is the limit for us and we will ensure to put in our maximum best at the World Cup.”