Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, has revealed that the country has saved $700,000 following a review and rationalisation of the Black Stars’ budget across just two matches.
The Sport Ministry was able to save such an amount after President John Mahama directed that the senior national team’s budget should no longer be treated as confidential. He said this as Ghana prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The amount was recouped during the doubleheader match against Chad.
Mr Adams said this gesture has delivered clear financial benefits without affecting the team’s welfare. Speaking to the media, he said the savings were the result of closer collaboration with the Ghana Football Association.
“We worked closely with the FA to rationalise the budgeting and disbursement processes, and this has saved close to $700,000 across two Black Stars matches.”
The minister also said that the cost-cutting measures did not worry the players or technical staff, adding that all entitlements were paid in full.
“These measures have gone a long way to build confidence. The players did not suffer, and the technical team did not suffer. They continued to receive what was due them, even with the savings.”
Meanwhile, the Black Stars are expected to embark on a series of friendlies in March against Austria and Germany.