Slashed Black Stars Budget: Ghana Football Association Releases 176-Word Statement
- The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has significanttly reduced the Black Stars budget for the World Cup qualifier against Chad
- The ruthless decision from the Kofi Adams-led Ministry has generated lots of buzz among Ghanaians on social media
- Ghana lead their World Cup qualifiying group with 15 points ahead of Matchday 7 and 8 of the qualification series
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The Ghana Football Association (GFA ) has released a 176-word statement following the Ministry of Sports and Recreation's press conference of Tuesday, September 2.
The GFA published the statement on its official website on Wednesday, September 3, shortly after the Black Stars touched down in N'Djamena ahead of Thursday’s Matchday 7 World Cup qualifier against Chad.
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At Tuesday’s press briefing, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams disclosed that the Ghana Football Association had submitted a proposed budget of $1.2 million for the Chad vs Ghana World Cup qualifier , which the Ministry has reduced to $841,290.
According to the Minister, this move aims to curb the excessive spending linked to the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana.
The cuts include the removal of an estimated $10,000 winning bonus for the Black Stars’ management team, who will now only receive per diems.
Additionally, the Ministry has halved the players’ winning bonus from $10,000 to $5,000, while head coach Otto Addo’s bonus has been reduced from a proposed $20,000 to $10,000.
Furthermore, the Sports Ministry has slashed the GFA’s GH₵58,000 ($5,000) budget for fueling the Black Stars’ team bus before their 2026 World Cup qualifier with Chad.
The Minister also announced that the proposed winning bonuses of $10,000 and $8,000 for the team doctor, physiotherapist, video analyst, psychologist, as well as the kit officer, media officer, masseur, welfare officer, and dietician have been reduced to $4,000 each for these officials.
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Meanwhile, the Minister clarified that certain expenditure items, including charter flights, accommodation, players’ per diems, and officials’ per diems, have been maintained.
Following the Ministry’s drastic cuts, the GFA announced in a statement, via its website, that its official response will come after the Chad-Ghana World Cup qualifier on September 4.
For the qualifiers match, Thomas Partey, who is involved in a serious court case in England, is expected to feature for the Ghanaian team tomorrow.
See the full Ghana Football Association statement below.
''The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken careful note of statements made at the press briefing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
As the custodian of Ghana football, the GFA will, in due course, provide clarifications to the issues raised.''
''We, however, deem it prudent at this time to maintain our collective focus on the immediate national task at hand – the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at 1pm and Mali on Monday, September 8th, 2025, at 7pm.
The Black Stars require the unflinching support of all Ghanaians as they prepare to navigate these important encounters. The unity and commitment of our supporters have always been the team’s greatest strength, and we urge the nation to keep this spirit alive.''
''Once the match against Mali is concluded, the GFA will make its comprehensive remarks regarding the Ministry’s statements.
We extend our sincere appreciation to all Ghanaians for their understanding and their continued support for the Black Stars and all our national teams.''
Black Stars arrive in N'Djamena
YEN.com.gh earlier reported on the arrival of the Black Stars of Ghana in N'Djamena ahead of the critical World Cup qualifier game between Chad and Otto Addo's men on Thursday.
According to One Football, the four-time African champions currently top Group I of the CAF qualifiers with 15 points after six matches played. The Ghanaian team could join the list of qualified teams for next year's World Cup if they are able to secure victories against Chad and Mali.
Source: YEN.com.gh
