The Ministry of Sports and Recreation will not provide funding for fans or media coverage for Ghana’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Minister Kofi Adams has confirmed.
The Black Stars are currently in N’Djamena ahead of their Matchday 7 clash against Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on Thursday, September 4, before returning to Accra to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, the press on Tuesday, September 2, Adams explained that the ministry had reviewed the proposed budgets for the two fixtures and removed certain items. The $1.3 million approved for the matches does not include any allocation for supporters.
“We don’t have a budget for supporters, and this is because of the Dzemefe Commission’s recommendations. It was recommended that government must not use state funds to fly fans or the media for any tournament.”
He added that government funds should not be used to transport fans or media representatives.
“Fans were in Morocco for the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament, but went there on their own. We believe that media houses must be capable of sending their reporters to cover every tournament if they want to. Anyone who comes thinking there is a budget [for fans], not a pesewa is in the budget for supporters. No provision for supporters and no provision for the media,” Adams stressed.
Meanwhile, head coach Otto Addo and his squad are scheduled to hold a final training session on Wednesday ahead of their trip to Chad.
Ghana, a four-time World Cup participant, currently leads Group I with 15 points, three ahead of Comoros, who face Mali on Matchday 7.
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