The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has presented a comprehensive budget totaling $4,386,010 to cover expenses for the Black Stars’ initial five fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying campaign.
At a press briefing held on Tuesday, Minister for Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, disclosed the financial allocations approved for Ghana’s upcoming qualifiers, specifically highlighting the matches against Mali and Chad.
Among the five proposed budgets, the away clash with Mali in Bamako emerged as the most expensive, with a projected cost of $1,161,310. In contrast, the home encounter with Chad was the most economical, budgeted at $617,660.
Match-by-Match Budget Summary
| Match Day | Fixture | Budget (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Ghana vs Madagascar | $963,060 |
| Day 2 | Comoros vs Ghana | $908,580 |
| Day 3 | Mali vs Ghana | $1,161,310 |
| Day 4 | Ghana vs Central African Republic | $735,400 |
| Day 5 | Ghana vs Chad | $617,660 |
During the same media engagement, Minister Adams revealed that the government had implemented major revisions to the budgets for the Mali and Chad fixtures. These adjustments have led to savings exceeding $732,000, with the final approved allocation for both matches set at $1.3 million.
The announcement underscores the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while supporting the national team’s journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Leave a Reply