The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has welcomed government’s approval of a $1.2 million budget to cover expenses for the Black Stars’ decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches this month.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams, who also doubles as the Member of Parliament for Buem, confirmed the allocation on Monday, September 29. The funds are earmarked for Ghana’s two crucial fixtures against the Central African Republic and Comoros.
According to the breakdown, $733,000 has been allocated for the away clash against the Central African Republic in Casablanca, Morocco on October 8, while $387,000 will cover costs for the home encounter against Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on October 12.
Speaking on Woezor TV’s Arena program, GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum explained that the Association submitted projected expenses based on previous matches, with the Sports Ministry finalising the figures.
“The budget the Ghana Football Association sent to the Sports Ministry are the actuals. Everything we presented to the Ministry are estimates or projections based on experience and the games we play,” Asante Twum said.
“During the September international window, we played in Chad for the away game, and then we came back to Ghana to play against Mali. This time around, we are going to Morocco, so the expenses for Chad will not be the same as those for Central African Republic. Once we make those projections on empirical evidence, research, and historical data, it is always up to the Sports Ministry to take the final decision. We have no reservations.”
The Black Stars are scheduled to face the Central African Republic at the Stade d’Honneur de Meknes in Morocco on October 8, with kick-off set for 16:00 GMT. They will then return home to host Comoros on October 12 at 19:00 GMT in Accra.
With four World Cup appearances already to their name, Ghana will be aiming to secure qualification for a fifth FIFA World Cup. Victories in both matches would guarantee the Black Stars’ place at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
