Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Dr Randy Abbey, has defended the Minister of Youth and Sports, Kofi Adams, over his decision to publicly disclose the national team’s budget, insisting that the move has not caused any discontent among the players.
Before Ghana’s Matchday 7 to 10 fixtures in the World Cup qualifiers, Mr Adams announced the team’s budget, a decision that sparked mixed reactions across the football community.
Some critics blamed the public disclosure for distracting the players, even suggesting it contributed to the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw against Chad.
Responding to the backlash, Dr Abbey backed the Minister’s transparency, describing the criticism as unnecessary.
He emphasised that the players remained focused and unbothered by the development.
“I was in the Black Stars camp, and no player complained about the Sports Minister reading out the budget before games,” he told Sporty FM.
“I don’t see the big deal in the Minister’s decision,” Dr Abbey added.
The Black Stars, who recently sealed qualification for their fifth FIFA World Cup, will learn their group stage opponents when the draw is held on December 5.
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