Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has revealed that recent reviews of expenditure related to the Black Stars have saved the country close to $700,000 without affecting preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking at a high-level meeting with Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the minister explained that stricter budget controls and revised fund-release processes were implemented for the senior men’s national team, resulting in major savings across two international fixtures.

The meeting, held at the Sports Ministry, was attended by Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku, Deputy Directors of the National Sports Authority Veronica Commey and Gideon Hammond, as well as the ministry’s Chief Director, Wilhelmina Asamoah.

According to Adams, the measures were introduced ahead of a crucial phase of Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers, a period typically associated with increased spending. Rather than cutting essential support, the ministry worked closely with the GFA to streamline costs and improve financial oversight.

“We’ve worked together with the FA to rationalize our budgeting and release processes, and this has saved close to about $700,000 in two games involving the Black Stars,” Adams said.

He stressed that the cost-saving approach did not negatively affect players or the technical team, noting that all entitlements were still paid in full and on time.

Ghana is set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June, with officials confident that the improved financial discipline will enhance long-term planning and sustainability for the Black Stars.