Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, has officially requested the Office of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to consider the utilization of the $9 million earned from the country’s participation in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.
The Minister aims to establish a “precedent” for determining how these funds should be allocated, with a focus on funding preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2023 and rehabilitating sports infrastructure at Prampram.
Mustapha Ussif highlighted the need for executive approval from President Akufo-Addo before proceeding with the planned allocation.
During a press conference, he expressed the ministry’s intentions, stating, “We are just about going to AFCON. We also want to develop some sports infrastructure.
“The FA has written that they want to improve the infrastructure at Prampram. It’s something we need to get executive approval for.”
To ensure transparency and accountability in the use of the funds, the ministry is seeking the necessary approvals from higher authorities before announcing their decisions to the public.
The main objective is to invest in sports development and infrastructure to enhance the performance of the national teams on the international stage.
Despite an early exit from the 2022 World Cup, where the Black Stars faced tough competition in a challenging group, the country remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing footballing potential and improving sports facilities for future success.