Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif has announced that in view of the current economic challenges, state resources would not be used to finance Ghanaian supporters to support the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
He said instead, the Ministry would be relying on corporate sponsors to finance some Ghanaian fans to support the Black Stars during their World Cup Campaign.
"In view of the current situation our country finds itself in, government has decided it won't be financing supporters to the World Cup. As we have already announced, interested Ghanaians desiring to travel to Qatar for the World Cup can do it through Kenpong Travel and Tour, the official travel agency appointed by the Ministry," the Minister said.
"The Ministry of Youth and Sports will, however, continue to appeal to corporate Ghana and the private sector, to support and finance some Ghanaian fans to provide symbolic support for the Black Stars".
Mr Ussif said as an alternative measure, the Ministry would in collaboration with the Ghanaian Mission in Qatar, mobilise Ghanaians and other Africans based in Qatar to provide support for the Black Stars.
He added: "Irrespective of the challenges, wherever we are, and everywhere we go, let us rally behind the Black Stars in this World Cup Campaign, Qatar 2022 and give them our unflinching support to make another worthwhile history in their World Cup journey".
The Minister made this known in Accra during a ceremony which saw mining firm GoldFields donate $300,000 to support the Black Stars World Cup Campaign.
