Members of the Black Stars Management Committee are set to share a $310,000 honorarium as part of Ghana’s proposed budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to figures submitted by the Ghana Football Association to the Sports Ministry.
The allocation comes in the wake of sweeping changes to the team’s administrative structure. Following Ghana’s failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the previous committee headed by Mark Addo was dissolved. A new five-member body was subsequently constituted ahead of the resumption of the World Cup qualifiers.
The reconstituted committee is chaired by Dr Randy Abbey, with former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah serving as Vice Chairman in charge of Player Relations. Dr Richard Nsenkyire handles Special Duties, while Moses Armah and Samuel Aboabire oversee operations.
Appearing before Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports on Thursday, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams confirmed that each of the five members is expected to receive $62,000, bringing the total honorarium package to $310,000.
“There are honorarium for some other officials and officers, including the management team, for the team’s participation in the tournament. That amounts to $310,000,” he said.
The honorarium package is separate from players’ bonuses and other operational costs captured within the broader $13.7 million financial plan for the tournament.
“In all, the total budget requested from the Ghana Football Association for the Black Stars’ participation in the 2026 World Cup came to $13,776,965,” Mr Adams said.
Ghana will be making their fifth appearance at the Mundial and have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England and Croatia. The Black Stars open their campaign against Panama on June 17 before taking on England on June 23 and Croatia on June 27.
Having fallen at the group stage in their two most recent outings, the four-time African champions are aiming to improve their showing on football’s grandest stage.
In preparation for the tournament, the FA has confirmed that Bryant University in the United States will serve as the team’s base camp throughout the competition.
Credit: Ghanasoccernet.com
