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2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Sports Ministry approves $860,000 budget for Ghana’s clash against Chad
The Ministry for Sports and Recreation has approved an amount of $860,000 as the budget for the Black Stars in their match against Chad in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Ghana national team will play Chad and Mali in two crucial games in the September international break.
Ahead of the game against Chad, Sports Minister Kofi Adams has revealed that a budget of $1 million was presented by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for the away fixture. Upon review, an amount of $860,000 has been approved.
“The estimate submitted for Match Day 7 [against Chad] was over $1 million,” he said.
“After review, the Ministry approved about $860k. The ticket for players and officials, we have a flat unit for all players and officials, but some spend more, while others spend less.
“The flat amount was $6,000 per ticket for all 28 players and officials. Flight tickets presented to the Sports Ministry are always higher than what is required. The Ministry, since I took over, has reviewed and even used alternative means to buy the tickets,” Mr. Adams said at a press conference.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars have this evening departed Ghana for Chad ahead of the upcoming showdown on Thursday, September 4.
After that game, the Black Stars will turn their attention to the next match against Mali on September 8.
Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet
