Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has revealed that during previous national team assignments, Black Stars Management Committee members earned $10,000 each, while players received $5,000.
The minister made the disclosure while addressing the media before Ghana’s upcoming clash with Chad in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
He explained that under his leadership, estimated budgets are being scrutinized, with certain expenditures taken off the list.
“Black Stars Management Committee members were on $10,000 as a winning bonus, while players were on $5,000,” he said.
“Previous administrations were paying winning bonuses to Management Committee members of the national teams.”
He stressed that this practice has now been brought to an end under his administration.
“The Sports Ministry has decided not to pay winning bonuses to the management team members of the national teams. Per diem for each Black Stars player is $150, while technical team members receive $200.”
The Black Stars have departed for N’Djamena, where they will face Chad at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno on September 4.
They are expected to return to Accra to host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium on September 8.
Meanwhile, Adams has faced criticism for failing to disclose budgets for Ghana’s international assignments, despite a directive from President John Mahama in February requiring such transparency.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Christian Kobby Quarshie
