Executive Council member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Oduro Sarfo, says his outfit is not responsible for Black Stars-related expenditure.
The country's football governing body has come under criticism after the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, revealed that government has decided to slash the budget for Black Stars' upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying games from $2 million to $1.3 million.
In an interview with Oyerepa FM, Oduro Sarfo said they are not responsible for Black Stars-related expenses. "When Black Stars budgets are approved, the funds are paid directly into the Ministry's accounts, not the GFA's. "So let's not twist the narrative to make it appear as though the GFA crafted these budgets to line its own pockets." Among the items scrapped was a $10,000 allocation as a winning bonus for each member of the Black Stars management committee.
A $5,000 allocation for fuel has also been scrapped.
