Government releases over GHS 76 million for the Black Stars World Cup campaign.
The Ghanaian government has authorized the release of over 76 million GHS to support the Black Stars in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The funds cover both preparation costs for the tournament and the settlement of outstanding qualification bonuses.
Why it matters
This financial commitment highlights the government's direct involvement in national sports and the economic pressure of maintaining a competitive international football team.
Government has revealed that through the Ministry of Finance, it has authorised the release of Seventy-Six Million, Four Hundred and Sixty-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred and Nineteen Ghana Cedis and Twenty Pesewas (GH₵ 76,466,919.20) to support the Senior National Football Team, the Black Stars.
The article provides a factual account of government spending on sports without taking a political stance.
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