Veteran football administrator Alhaji Karim Grusah has made a shocking revelation, alleging that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) demanded a 50% kickback from the $100,000 allocated to each Black Stars management committee member during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

In an interview with Sporty FM, the King Faisal owner claimed that after receiving the funds, he was approached by GFA officials who requested that half of the amount be given to unnamed individuals who did not travel to Qatar.

“I was the one who made it public that we received $100,000 because some people didn’t want it to be known. After the money was given to us, the GFA asked for a 50% kickback. They said it was to be shared with people who didn’t go to the World Cup, but that was not the original arrangement,” Grusah stated.

His disclosure has reignited debates about financial transparency within the GFA, especially following Ghana’s disappointing World Cup campaign. The Black Stars bowed out at the group stage, securing only one win against South Korea while losing to Portugal and Uruguay.

As concerns over accountability grow, football fans and stakeholders alike are calling for clarity on the management of funds within Ghanaian football. Will this revelation prompt further investigations, or will it be another controversy that fades away?