The Youth and Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif has revealed that government has no intentions to send supporters to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
According to the Minister, this move is necessary because of the current economic conditions.
He revealed this yesterday November 10, 2022, during a press conference when Goldfields Ghana unveiled a $300,000 sponsorship package to assist the Black Stars at the World Cup.
“In view of the current situation we find ourselves, the government will not be using the consolidated fund to fund anybody as a supporter to Qatar.
But what we will do as you historically know, is we will rely on corporate Ghana to support us so we can get some few supporters to support our national team.”
He added that “the Ministry of Youth and Sports will, however, continue to appeal to corporate Ghana and the private sector, to support and finance some Ghanaian fans to provide symbolic support for the Black Stars.
As an alternative measure, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in collaboration with the Ghanaian Mission in Qatar, will mobilize Ghanaians and other Africans based in Qatar to provide support for the Black Stars.
“Irrespective of the challenges, wherever we are, and everywhere we go, let us rally behind the Black Stars in this World Cup Campaign, Qatar 2022, and give them our unflinching support to make another worthwhile history in their World Cup journey.”
