Kofi Adams, the Sports Minister, has disclosed that the government has budgeted a total of $30 million for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign, covering both team-related and promotional activities.
According to the Sports Minister, Ghana is not prepared for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, but has put in place structures to ensure Ghana’s readiness.
The Sports Minister further explained that the World Cup goes beyond just the Black Stars playing.
Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, March 30, Kofi Iddie Adams stated, “I can’t say we are 100% ready, but we have set systems in place that we will be ready when we have to be ready. Financially, the government has committed some budgetary funds for the team, as we saw in the 2026 budget”.
“World Cup goes beyond the team, just the Black Stars playing. There are a number of things that you have to do. There are a number of activations you want to do because you want to also promote the country beyond just the 90 minutes that they will play,” he stated.
“So we have other things we do — that was what we put all together, giving us a figure of $30 million. There is an appropriation in the World Cup that is about $16 million, which the team can utilise during the World Cup, if we are staying from group to the finals. Their feeding, training, hotel accommodation, per diems, bonuses — it is part of the tradition that we have. Bonuses are not things that are bad,” he added.
Earlier, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has proposed over $13 million for the Black Stars’ campaign at the 2026 World Cup.
According to Kofi Adams, the over $13 million for the Black Stars’ remains at the proposal stage, with discussions yet to be held with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for scrutiny before final approval.
He explained that the figures could either be reduced or maintained depending on the outcome of deliberations.
Following the Sport Minister’s revelation, a detailed breakdown has emerged of how the GFA intends to spend the over $13 million.
According to reports, about $1,230,465 will be spend pre-tournament camping, which includes friendly matches and preparations at their training base ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The breakdown also shows that approximately $6,284,000 is expected to be spent during Black Stars’ group stage against England, Croatia, and Panama.
In case the Black Stars qualify for the Round of 32, an estimated $690,000 will be spent, with another $920,000 estimated for the round of 16.
Also, $1,137,500 has been proposed for the quarter-finals, and another $1,365,000 for the semi-finals.
Members of the Black Star’s Management Committee are also expected to receive $310,000 as honorarium.
In case the Senior National team reach the final, an additional $1,840,000 will be required, bringing the entire proposed expenditure amount to $13,776,965.
In related news, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has sacked Otto Addo as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars.
Otto Addo was sacked following a series of poor performances from the Black Stars, capped with a 2-1 defeat to Germany just a few hours ago on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Earlier, the Black Stars were humiliated by Austria on March 27, 2026, after a 5-1 thrashing.
The association extended its gratitude to the coach for his service to the country.
In the statement confirming the decision, the Ghana FA said, “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo, effective immediately.
“The Association wishes to thank Otto Addo sincerely for his contribution to the team and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavours,” parts of the statement read.
It added, “The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars in due course.”