Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams says government is taking steps to ensure financial issues do not affect the focus of the Ghana national football team as they prepare for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup.
Ghana have reached the Round of 32 for the first time since 2010 after a group-stage campaign that included a victory over Panama, a draw with England, and a defeat to Croatia. The result sets up a last-32 clash with Colombia national football team.
Speaking on Sporty FM, Adams said the government had already met its obligations and was working on additional motivation packages, including a qualification bonus for players progressing beyond the group stage, though it is yet to be formally presented to the squad.
“The Black Stars are very highly motivated. Government has done its bit," he said.
"We have a qualification bonus for the next stage to give them. We’ve not offered that yet, but it’s being worked on.
"I don’t want anything financial to derail them,” Adams added.
Should Ghana progress, they could face either Algeria or Switzerland in the Round of 16.
Should Ghana advance, they could face either Algeria or Switzerland in the Round of 16.
The team is expected to relocate to Kansas City on Wednesday ahead of their knockout fixture scheduled for Saturday, July 4.
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