Black Stars’ World Cup Qualifier Budget Remains Unclear Amid Calls for Transparency
Amid the Black Stars' recent successful performances in their World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, questions have been raised about the transparency of the budget allocated for these matches. Despite the Ghanaian government's previous promises to disclose the budget, only limited details have been provided, such as the salaries of coaches and staff.Vincent Ekow Assafuah, a member of Parliament’s Select Committee on Sports, expressed frustration over the lack of full disclosure, emphasizing that true transparency would involve releasing the budget before the matches took place, rather than afterward.Sports Minister Kofi Adams has responded by assuring the public that the budget will eventually be made available, though he cautioned against announcing it in advance, fearing potential distractions for the players.This ongoing issue highlights the broader call for greater openness in the management of national teams' finances, with citizens eager to […]