The Ministry of Youth and Sports has significantly reduced the budget allocated to the Black Stars for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, resulting in savings of more than $732,000.
According to ministry sources, the cost-cutting measures were part of a broader effort to ensure prudent spending without compromising the team’s performance.
The revised budget covered the Black Stars’ recent qualifying matches, including fixtures against Mali and the Central African Republic.
The savings were achieved by trimming travel expenses, streamlining logistics, and renegotiating service contracts.
Officials say the move reflects the ministry’s commitment to financial discipline and transparency in managing public funds, especially amid ongoing concerns over government spending.
The decision comes at a time when the national team is under pressure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, following a disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
While some have welcomed the budget cut as a step in the right direction, others argue that adequate funding is crucial to support the team’s success on the international stage.
The Ministry has assured the public that all essential needs of the team will continue to be met, and performance incentives remain intact.
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