The Ministry of Youth and Sports has finally settled long-standing salary arrears owed to both former and current coaches of the Black Stars, resolving a financial backlog that stretched back to 2020.
The payout, which follows a rigorous audit and verification process, was coordinated across relevant state agencies under the leadership of Minister Kofi Iddie Adams. The move ensures that coaches who have served Ghana’s senior national football team across different periods have now received their outstanding compensation.
Details of the Payments
Documents obtained by Joy Sports reveal that the former Black Stars head coach, CK Akonnor, who served from January 2020 to September 2021, received the largest payment—$120,000 in unpaid salaries. His assistant, David Duncan, was also paid $40,000.
Former head coach Chris Hughton, who was dismissed after Ghana’s group-stage exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire, received $68,904. His assistant coaches were also compensated:
- George Boateng: $20,833
- Mas-Ud Didi Dramani: $12,500
Current Technical Team Settled Up to March 2025
The current Black Stars technical team, led by Otto Addo, had not been paid since October 2024. As part of the new disbursement, salaries for six months—up to March 2025—have now been cleared. The breakdown is as follows:
- Otto Addo (Head Coach): Over $420,000
- Joseph Laumann (Assistant Coach): $75,000
- John Paintsil (Assistant Coach): $64,864
- Fatau Dauda (Goalkeepers’ Coach): $19,459
- Francis Bugri Tampuli (Team Coordinator): $33,000
However, the Ministry still owes the current technical team two months of salary—April and May 2025—which are expected to be paid soon.
Other Payments
Maxwell Konadu, who worked under Milovan Rajevac during the Serbian’s second spell as Ghana coach from September 2021 to January 2022, also received $30,000 in unpaid wages.
Government Reaffirms Responsibility
Although national team coaches are contracted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the government bears the financial responsibility for their salaries. Until now, several obligations had remained outstanding, causing discontent among some coaches.
This latest settlement not only relieves the affected personnel but also signals the Sports Ministry’s renewed commitment to honoring contractual obligations and improving transparency in the management of national football affairs.
