Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Eddie Adams has confirmed that every Black Stars player selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will receive an appearance fee of $100,000.
The minister disclosed the financial package while discussing Ghana’s preparations for the tournament.
“The appearance fee for the Black Stars players has been pegged at $100,000 per player,” he stated.
The announcement comes as government awaits the release of a GH¢150 million World Cup budget from the Ministry of Finance to support Ghana’s participation in the global competition.
Kofi Adams also revealed that the Black Stars squad will be reduced from 28 to 26 players before the team travels to North America for the tournament.
“We are ready on all fronts for the World Cup. The coach will have to drop two players from the 28 preliminary players he has called up,” he said.
The minister further indicated that the expected cuts are likely to be made from the goalkeeping department.
“The cut of the Black Stars squad from 28 to 26 is likely to come from the goalkeeping unit. They will surely take a cut,” he added.
The Black Stars are currently camping in Cardiff, where they are preparing for an international friendly against Wales on June 2.
Ghana will begin its World Cup campaign against Panama in Toronto on June 17 before taking on England in Boston on June 23 and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27 in Group L.
Expressing confidence ahead of the tournament, the Sports Minister called on Ghanaians to rally behind the national team.
“All I want is the spirit of the nation behind the team,” he said.
