Mustapha Ussif, Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, has acknowledged that his department has filed a formal inquiry to the Office of the President Nana Akufo-Addo about the use of the money received from its involvement in the 2022 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar.

Ghana made $9 million, the Minister said earlier this week, despite leaving the global competition early. Now, the sporting Minister wants to use a “precedent” to decide how these money would be distributed, with a focus on financing the next Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2023 and the restoration of Prampram’s sporting facilities.

The Minister stated that approval from President Akufo-Addo is required before moving forward with the anticipated allotment. Mustapha Ussif revealed the ministry’s plans during a news conference, adding, “We are barely going to AFCON. Additionally, we aim to build some infrastructure for sports. The FA has stated that they intend to upgrade Prampram’s infrastructure. We must obtain executive approval before doing it.

Before informing the public of its decisions, the ministry is obtaining the appropriate clearances from higher authorities to ensure openness and accountability in the use of the funds. The ultimate objective is to make investments in sports infrastructure and development to help national teams perform better on the world stage.

Black Stars had tough competition in a difficult group at the 2022 World Cup, finishing last with one victory over South Korea and losses to Portugal and Uruguay. Regardless of the outcome, the nation is still dedicated to developing its football talent and enhancing athletic infrastructure for the coming years.