Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has unveiled that both the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the government jointly allocated $8.5 million (GHS105 million) for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
The Black Stars' ambition to end a 42-year trophy drought in the 34th edition of AFCON held in Ivory Coast resulted in disappointment, as they exited at the group phase with only two points from three games.
While Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif had refrained from disclosing the budget for the team before the tournament, Ablakwa, in a recent post on X, clarified that there was mutual agreement between the country's football governing body and the government regarding the earmarked amount for the tournament.
He underscored that the disclosed $8.5 million is separate from the $1.5 million spent on the 2023 AFCON qualifiers.
Following the team's elimination, Chris Hughton was relieved of his duties, prompting the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to establish a five-member committee tasked with recommending a new coach to the Executive Council.
The deadline for submissions for the vacant coaching role has been set for February 2.
