Ghana gov't allocates 13.7 mln USD for Black Stars' participation in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ghana's government has allocated 150 million Ghana cedis (about 13.7 million U.S. dollars) to the country's senior men's national football team, the Black Stars, for their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced late Thursday.Presenting the government's 2026 budget statement and economic policy for the 2026 financial year to Parliament, Forson said the funds will support the team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.