Audio By Carbonatix
Black Stars players will receive $100,000 in appearance fees for representing Ghana at the FIFA World Cup W026.
Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Adams, confirmed this in an interview with TV3.
"The appearance fee for the Black Stars players has been pegged at $100,000 per player.
Some said that because the cedi had become stronger, we should increase it, but we said no. Because if the cedi had become weaker, would you have said that we should reduce the dollar (equivalent) so it gives you the same cedi amount? You would not say so."
The practice of paying appearance fees is as old as Ghana's participation in the World Cup.
Since 2010, however, the appearance fees have been pegged at $100,000, and per the Minister's comments, the current group will also benefit.
Speaking of which, 28 players are currently in Ghana's pre-tournament camp in Wales, with 26 slots up for grabs.
Two of the 28 players will be dropped before Ghana confirms the final 26-man squad on Monday, June 1, 2026.
On Saturday, Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams joined their teammates as the Black Stars prepared for their first pre-World Cup friendly against Wales.
The match will be played at the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff.
Latest Stories
-
Unique by Design project launched to promote disability inclusion in Ghana’s fashion industry
1 hour -
Joseph Paul Amoah finishes seventh in Commonwealth Games 200m final
2 hours -
Mahama urges Dagbon Regent to preserve peace and continue late Ya-Na’s development legacy
2 hours -
RANA asks Parliament to restrict MP Yakubu Mohammed child engagements until safeguarding training is completed
2 hours -
Rights group warns against exposing schoolgirl to fallout from MP’s comment
2 hours -
Family of Bukom crash victim visits Gender Minister ahead of funeral
2 hours -
An apology is not a safeguarding policy – RANA demands Parliament’s action over MP’s comment to schoolgirl
2 hours -
Prince Adu-Owusu: The August that changed everything
2 hours -
Ato Forson announces ‘New Economy’ policy for 2027 budget, promises shift to growth-focused spending
3 hours -
Obaa Yaa Frimpong: Parliament owes this child more than an apology
3 hours -
Clos Jangli Ghana eyes Africa expansion with August 22 launch
3 hours -
Financial pressures, vote buying shut women out of politics – Rosemond Atutonu
4 hours -
Photos: Ghana bids farewell to Ambassador James Victor Gbeho
4 hours -
African Union condemns drone attack on Egypt’s Port of Damietta
4 hours -
Godfred Dame rejects blame over Sedina Attionu acquittal, accuses gov’t of political diversion
4 hours