The media officer of the Black Meteors team, Michael Tuffour  currently in Egypt has dismissed media reports that there is chaos in camp among the players due to some unpaid bonuses.

According to him the team is aware of the task ahead of them as they face Ivory Coast in the semifinal clash on Tuesday for a place in the finals and also at the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020.

Below is the release:

*UPDATES FROM BLACK METEORS CAMP IN EGYPT*

1. The Government of Ghana and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, have been fully committed thus far providing almost everything the team needs to be successful in its quest to qualify for the Olympics Games in Tokyo next year.

2. It is the vision of the President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo and the Sports Ministry headed by Hon. Isaac Asiamah to ensure Black Meteors secure qualification to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games after missing out on the last three editions, since they started the qualification process.

3. The technical team and the playing body are very much aware of the big task ahead and as a result their training sessions have been intensified to produce an improved match winning performance in the game against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

4. The mood in camp is very positive and it's lovely to see the bond between the technical team and the playing body. The players are happy and are ready to make Ghanaians proud on Tuesday.

5. We therefore entreat you all to discard any rumour about player unrest in camp as a result of unpaid bonuses. The Ayers are due their bonus and the delegation here have been duly informed of when the payment will be made and we are all optimistic that the payment as soon as practicable. There is no cause for alarm and we are all focused on our job here as we have utmost trust in the Government of Ghana and the sector minister.

6. At the moment, there are no suspensions or injury concerns ahead of our next game on Tuesday at .

7. Our semi final game against the Ivorians will be on Tueaday at 5pm Egyptian time and 3pm GMT.