Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has advocated for flying Ghanaian fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup to support the national team, arguing that fan presence is invaluable.
The issue of transporting fans to major tournaments has long been controversial. Following Ghana’s participation in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Dzamefe Commission of Inquiry recommended that the government should not use state funds to fly fans to support national teams abroad.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ultimate Sports Show, Dr Abbey acknowledged the past recommendations but emphasised that lessons must be learned and rectified.
“Taking or flying fans to the World Cup is something that cannot be denied, but I think it is about how it is done. During the qualifiers, the fans travelled to support the team during away games.
“At the World Cup, every country that has qualified and those countries that have not qualified will even show up to show their support.
“When you talk about that, what comes to mind is the Dzamefe Commission, but beyond that, we have to look at the mistakes and the recommendations. But as for the supporters going to support the team, nobody can discount that, but we should look at how it will be done properly,” he added.
Ghana will make its fifth World Cup appearance at the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Black Stars will learn their group-stage opponents on December 5.
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