President Mahama Vows to Make Black Stars Budget Public

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency in sports funding, insisting that all national team budgets must be disclosed to the public.

During his State of the Nation Address, Mahama emphasized that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) must publicly reveal the budget for the Black Stars, as it involves taxpayers’ money.

“Next month, the senior national team, the Black Stars, now a pale shadow of their former glory, will be in action. I have instructed the Minister for Sports and Recreation to hold the GFA accountable, particularly regarding the team’s budget. There will be no secrecy in how much the government spends on the national team. The budget presented by the FA and other associations must be made public, as it is taxpayers’ money,” Mahama stated.

Meanwhile, the Black Stars are set to face Chad in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday, March 21, at the Accra Sports Stadium. They will then travel to Madagascar for another crucial qualifier on Monday, March 24, as they aim to strengthen their chances of securing a spot at the global tournament.