The Ghana Football Association (GFA) submitted a $14,184,100 budget to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The budget was divided into two phases: Pre-tournament camping - $1,409,300 Tournament proper - $12,774,800 Below are key allocations and notable details extracted from the proposed budget: Per Diem Allowances - $408,800 (28 Days) Players (26 members): $150 per day → $109,200 Technical Team (22 members): $150 per day → $92,400 Officials (37 members): $200 per day → $207,200 Appearance Fees - $5.4 Million Each of the 54-member delegation, including players, technical staff, and GFA officials, was allocated $100,000 as an appearance fee.
Total: $5,400,000 Air Transport - $632,000 Accra to Doha and back (Officials only) - $2,000 per person for 16 officials → $32,000 Charter flight for team (Doha-Accra) - $300,000 Discrepancy: Some players were already in Qatar before the tournament, but flight costs were still included.
Accommodation and Meals - $2,431,600 FIFA-covered accommodation for players & officials: (26 players, 24 officials) Extra accommodation (single rooms for 37 extra persons): $300 per night for 28 nights → $310,800 Meals for extra persons: $100 per day for 28 days → $103,600 Honorarium Payments - $108,000 Some officials were allocated honorarium payments, including: Head of Delegation: $20,000 General Secretary: $15,000 Administrator: $15,000 PA to Head Coach: $10,000 COVID Officer: $20,000 National Teams Department Rep: $10,000 Other Officials (Scouts, Security, Kit Officers, etc.): Various allocations Bonuses and Match Payments Players and Technical Team bonuses per round: Quarter-finals: Players: $14,000 per match Head Coach: $28,000 Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations Semi-finals/Third Place: Players: $18,000 per match Head Coach: $40,000 Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations Finals: Players: $40,000 per match Head Coach: $80,000 Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations Miscellaneous Expenses Laundry: $30,000 Appearance fees (officials): $100,000 each (included in $5.4M) Match Analysis & Editors, Media Officers, Kit Officers, etc.: Various allocations Prosper Harrison Addo, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association signed the budget which was submitted to the Ministry of Sports.
