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Key extracts from GFA’s proposed budget for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) submitted a $14,184,100 budget to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The budget was divided into two phases:

  1. Pre-tournament camping – $1,409,300
  2. Tournament proper – $12,774,800

Below are key allocations and notable details extracted from the proposed budget:

  1. Per Diem Allowances – $408,800 (28 Days)
  • Players (26 members): $150 per day → $109,200
  • Technical Team (22 members): $150 per day → $92,400
  • Officials (37 members): $200 per day → $207,200
  1. Appearance Fees – $5.4 Million

Each of the 54-member delegation, including players, technical staff, and GFA officials, was allocated $100,000 as an appearance fee.

  • Total: $5,400,000
  1. Air Transport – $632,000
  • Accra to Doha and back (Officials only) – $2,000 per person for 16 officials → $32,000
  • Charter flight for team (Doha-Accra) – $300,000
  • Discrepancy: Some players were already in Qatar before the tournament, but flight costs were still included.
  1. Accommodation and Meals – $2,431,600
  • FIFA-covered accommodation for players & officials: (26 players, 24 officials)
  • Extra accommodation (single rooms for 37 extra persons): $300 per night for 28 nights → $310,800
  • Meals for extra persons: $100 per day for 28 days → $103,600
  1. Honorarium Payments – $108,000

Some officials were allocated honorarium payments, including:

  • Head of Delegation: $20,000
  • General Secretary: $15,000
  • Administrator: $15,000
  • PA to Head Coach: $10,000
  • COVID Officer: $20,000
  • National Teams Department Rep: $10,000
  • Other Officials (Scouts, Security, Kit Officers, etc.): Various allocations
  1. Bonuses and Match Payments

Players and Technical Team bonuses per round:

  • Quarter-finals:
    • Players: $14,000 per match
    • Head Coach: $28,000
    • Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations
  • Semi-finals/Third Place:
    • Players: $18,000 per match
    • Head Coach: $40,000
    • Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations
  • Finals:
    • Players: $40,000 per match
    • Head Coach: $80,000
    • Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations
  1. Miscellaneous Expenses
  • Laundry: $30,000
  • Appearance fees (officials): $100,000 each (included in $5.4M)
  • Match Analysis & Editors, Media Officers, Kit Officers, etc.: Various allocations

Prosper Harrison Addo, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association signed the budget which was submitted to the Ministry of Sports.

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