The year was 1993, and the destination was Australia. Down Under, the Black Satellites—Ghana’s exceptionally gifted Under-20 national team—were busy treating the footballing world to a masterclass. They ran, they tackled, they outclassed England, and they fought their way to a historic silver medal. But while the players were leaving their blood and sweat on the pitch in Sydney, an entirely different, much more lucrative sport was being played in the VIP lounges and luxury hotel rooms.
