Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that recent reviews and rationalisation of the budget for Ghana’s senior national men’s football team, the Black Stars, have resulted in significant financial savings for the country.
Speaking during a high-level meeting with Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Sports Minister revealed that improved budgeting and controlled release of funds saved Ghana close to $700,000 across two Black Stars matches.
The Vice President’s visit to the Sports Ministry was attended by key stakeholders, including Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, Deputy Directors of the National Sports Authority Veronica Commey and Gideon Hammond, as well as Sports Ministry Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah.
Ahead of the final round of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Kofi Adams announced cuts to the Black Stars’ operational budget, a move that initially generated public debate. However, addressing the Vice President, the Minister stressed that the financial review produced positive results without negatively affecting the team.
“We worked closely with the Football Association to rationalise the budgeting and release processes, and this alone saved close to about $700,000 in just two Black Stars games,” Adams stated.
He further assured that the cost-cutting measures did not compromise the welfare of the players or technical staff.
“All these efforts have gone a long way to build confidence. The players did not suffer, the technical team did not suffer. They continued, Your Excellency, to receive what was due them even with these savings,” he added.
Ghana’s Black Stars are set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place later in June, with authorities hopeful that improved financial discipline will continue to support the team’s preparations and long-term sustainability.
