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Ghana to earn $10.5 million for 2026 World Cup qualification — Sports Minister reveals
Ghana is set to receive $10.5 million for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams has disclosed.
He said the amount will be paid by FIFA to support the participation of the Ghana national football team in the tournament.
Speaking in an interview with OB of Asempa FM, on Tuesday, April 28, the minister explained that $1.5 million of the total amount is meant for preparation, while the remaining $9 million is allocated for participation.
He added that the figure could increase to between $14 million and $50 million if Ghana progresses to the later stages of the competition.
Mr. Adams revealed that the overall budget for the tournament is expected to be less than $13 million.
According to him, the cost may reduce further as plans are underway to cut down on some backroom staff.
He stressed that the government is committed to transparency and will keep the public informed about how the funds are used.
“2022 Qatar budget was more than now. So, it should tell you something,” he said.
The minister further noted that FIFA will cover the costs of 26 players and between seven and 10 officials, including expenses such as flights and feeding.
He said the $10.5 million will go into appearance fees, player bonuses, friendly matches, and other related expenses as the team prepares for the tournament.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney General, accusing him of incompetence over the release of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief.
Addressing the media today in Parliament, the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei alleged that the release of the money breached legal procedures because there were ongoing garnishee proceedings involving the Contingency Fund.
According to her, the Attorney General directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to allow the funds to be released despite the pending court process.
“The Attorney General’s letter speaks for itself. It directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to give effect to the release of funds from the Contingency Fund notwithstanding the pending garnishee proceedings. Yet the Ministry of Finance subsequently announced that the GH¢350 million had been released,” she stated.
Mrs. Appiagyei argued that the Attorney General’s actions showed incompetence and undermined due legal process.
She said the Minority believes the Attorney General should either resign or be dismissed over the matter.
The Minority maintains that public funds must be managed in accordance with the law and has called for accountability over the release of the money.
By: Jacob Aggrey
U.S. Central Command forces have begun a series of powerful strikes against targets in Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the international waterway with civilian crews.
According to U.S. officials, the operation is intended to impose heavy costs on Iran for targeting and attacking commercial shipping in a critical global trade route.
The U.S. military described Iran’s actions as “unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”
Officials said the attacks on the civilian-crewed vessels posed a direct threat to freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping.
The strikes mark an escalation in U.S. military action in the region aimed at deterring further aggression against commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
U.S. Central Command has not provided details on the specific targets or extent of damage from the strikes. Further updates are expected as the operation continues.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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