Ghana�s Minister of Information and Media Relations, Hon. Mahama Ayariga has confirmed on Asempa FM that the cabinet has not approved the much publicized $100,000 appearance fee for Ghana�s players who will be playing at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in June.
The Minister stated that the GH�24,677,025 budget approved for the June World Cup did not include the $100,000 appearance fee for Ghana�s players.
A breakdown of the total amount indicates that for the first group stage of the competition, Cabinet approved GH�10,500,000 to the Ministry of Youth and Sports to finance Ghana�s participation.
For subsequent stages of the competition, a further amount of GH�14,177,025 has also been budgeted to cover the team�s expenses if they qualify.
This brings Government commitment to the Black Stars� participation to a total of GH�24,677,025.
He mentioned that �What Cabinet approved did not include the supposed $100,000 appearance fee for Ghana�s players so I find it strange that rumours have gained rounds that the appearance fee for the World Cup has been approved� he stressed.
Source: Asempa Sports
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