Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency over the budget for the Black Stars’ participation at the 2026 F
Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged full transparency over the budget for the Black Stars’ participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the government has nothing to hide as the country prepares for its fifth appearance at the tournament.
The World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Ghana set to compete alongside the world’s best once again.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Mr Adams said the government will publicly disclose the World Cup budget, just as it did during the Black Stars’ recent World Cup qualifier matches, a move that previously attracted mixed reactions from sections of the football community.
“We will make the World Cup budget public; nothing will be hidden,” the minister said.
He stressed that the government’s approach is not driven by financial gain but by national pride and accountability.
“This is not about making money. It is about giving Ghana what it deserves,” he added.
The minister also explained that the number of Ghanaian supporters who will travel to North America to cheer on the Black Stars will depend largely on funds mobilised through the Sports Fund.
“The funds we are able to raise will determine how many fans we can take to the World Cup,” he said.
On the pitch, Ghana have been drawn into Group L and will begin their campaign against Panama on 17 June in Toronto. They will then face England in Boston before rounding off the group stage against Croatia on 27 June in Philadelphia.
As anticipation builds towards 2026, the government’s promise of openness is likely to be closely watched by fans eager for both success on the field and accountability off it.
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