Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup have received a significant financial boost, following a successful fundraising drive that has drawn support from corporate institutions, entrepreneurs, and leading figures in the country’s creative industry.
In total, the campaign has generated $12,096,000 alongside GHS13,950,000, in addition to a GHS20,000,000 insurance package secured to support the welfare of the Black Stars.
Leading the list of contributors is Engineers & Planners with a remarkable $5 million donation, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to national development through sports. Mining giant Gold Fields Ghana followed with $2 million, and an additional pledge of $1 million earmarked for Black Stars activities next year.
Energy sector players also featured prominently, with Jewel Energy contributing $1 million, while Icon Energy added GHS1 million. Financial and gaming technology firm KGL Group made one of the biggest cedi contributions of GHS10 million.
The fundraising effort also saw a strong showing from Ghana’s creative arts space. Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale donated $100,000, while Stonebwoy contributed $81,000 and committed an additional $20,000 towards producing a campaign song to support the national team’s World Cup journey.
Other notable contributions include $2 million from Christian Salamony Game Technology, $300,000 from Timeline and Innovation Company, and $1 million from an anonymous donor.
Insurance support has also been secured through Serene Insurance, which provided GHS2 million in cash alongside a comprehensive GHS20 million insurance package for the Black Stars.
Additional contributions came from a mix of small and medium enterprises, including PayAngel (GHS100,000), Erata Motors (GHS200,000), and Abosokai Spare Parts Dealer (GHS500,000). A joint donation of $15,000 was made by P & A African Food International and Degree Auto Mechanic, while Nana Adjoo Baah added GHS150,000.
The fundraising campaign reflects a growing sense of collective responsibility towards national football, with contributions spanning industries and influence. Beyond the financial figures, the initiative highlights a unified front aimed at ensuring the Black Stars are well-resourced and motivated ahead of the global tournament.
Full List of Donors and Contributions
Engineers & Planners – $5,000,000
Gold Fields Ghana – $2,000,000 (plus an additional $1,000,000 pledged for next year)
Jewel Energy – $1,000,000
Anonymous donor – $1,000,000
Shatta Wale – $100,000
Stonebwoy – $81,000 (plus $20,000 for campaign song production)
Timeline and Innovation Company – $300,000
Christian Salamony Game Technology – $2,000,000
KGL Group – GHS10,000,000
Serene Insurance – GHS2,000,000 (plus a GHS20,000,000 insurance package for the Black Stars)
P & A African Food International & Degree Auto Mechanic – $15,000
Abosokai Spare Parts Dealer – GHS500,000
Icon Energy – GHS1,000,000
PayAngel – GHS100,000
Erata Motors – GHS200,000
Nana Adjoo Baah – GHS150,000
Total Contributions:
$12,096,000 (plus $20,000 campaign song production by Stonebwoy)
GHS13,950,000 (plus a GHS20,000,000 insurance package)
The diverse range of contributions reflects a united national effort to support the Black Stars ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
As Ghana looks to make an impact on football’s biggest stage, this strong backing from both corporate Ghana and the creative community signals belief in the team’s potential and a shared ambition to see the nation excel on the world stage.
