Sports Ministry, GFA defend $20m World Cup budget

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GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

MISPLACED PRIORITIES INDEED. HOW MUCH WILL YOU MAKE BACK FROM THE WCUP?

MISPLACED PRIORITIES INDEED. HOW MUCH WILL YOU MAKE BACK FROM THE WCUP?
Mr.N 10 years ago

You took the wind out of me. I was thinking the same thing. $20,000,000.00 for world cup a country who is always on the begging and asking for aid.

Why $20,000,000.00 does this include the money coming from Fifa.

What d ...
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You took the wind out of me. I was thinking the same thing. $20,000,000.00 for world cup a country who is always on the begging and asking for aid.

Why $20,000,000.00 does this include the money coming from Fifa.

What does "finances for extra technical management"?

God have mercy on us come quick to destroy all these people.
Rasheed. 10 years ago

Why are you crying my brother?. When I want to take over from those vampires, you so NO, so what should I do?,ohene.

Why are you crying my brother?. When I want to take over from those vampires, you so NO, so what should I do?,ohene.
Mr.N 10 years ago

I don't care what Prof S'Berta would say, I am not even looking at Governor KojoLee nor my half brother POW I can buy The Stallion out with V-power.

We have to make Rasheed the GFA President before these vampires kill us.

I don't care what Prof S'Berta would say, I am not even looking at Governor KojoLee nor my half brother POW I can buy The Stallion out with V-power.

We have to make Rasheed the GFA President before these vampires kill us.
Rasheed. 10 years ago

I am very glad for your support and I will make sure I get that post. Be rest assured that I will work with you.As for POW, The Stallion, Prof S'Berta and Governor Kojo Lee, it is a matter of time and they will join my camp.

I am very glad for your support and I will make sure I get that post. Be rest assured that I will work with you.As for POW, The Stallion, Prof S'Berta and Governor Kojo Lee, it is a matter of time and they will join my camp.
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

When you are sponsoring a large supporter groups, a beefy contingent
plus player wives, not to talk about the almighty "dollar spending value" as opposed to the wretched, OOPS! the poor but the devalued cedi, how much do you ...
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When you are sponsoring a large supporter groups, a beefy contingent
plus player wives, not to talk about the almighty "dollar spending value" as opposed to the wretched, OOPS! the poor but the devalued cedi, how much do you think, the depreciated dollar in itself would involve?

I would vote RushRasheedy's Party for her credibility and just cause, any tournament day.
'Nyatachibility' has lost its face value now. What we are left with is wanton indiscretion.
Rush, did you say Ghana is a Xtian nation?
If yes is your answer then lets spend the money based on the 'Onyame b3y3' theory.
Otherwise,the 20Mill is ridiculous.
The Gov. should come and 'remove his mouth' so demanded by the POWer.
Beats Me.
Kwasi Addofo 10 years ago

You are an ass

You are an ass
??? 10 years ago

TWO TWO NIBA.

TWO TWO NIBA.
KWAA 10 years ago

Half of this money will surely go to the Minister.He wants to turn the tournament into an exhibition of Ghana,therefore we need 20million.Bet we shall have more officials in Brazil than footballers?
In Ghana people take ever ...
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Half of this money will surely go to the Minister.He wants to turn the tournament into an exhibition of Ghana,therefore we need 20million.Bet we shall have more officials in Brazil than footballers?
In Ghana people take every oppotunity to enrich themselves.Now is the turn of the Sports Minister,before this tournament is over,the guy will become a dollar Millioniar.
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

An that 'Octopus' called Kwesi Nyantakyi is the master-architect of all schemes that will enable the 'leakages' to occur! In addition to the huge sums of money the state pumps into the GFA,CAF, FIFA and multi-natinal sporting ...
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An that 'Octopus' called Kwesi Nyantakyi is the master-architect of all schemes that will enable the 'leakages' to occur! In addition to the huge sums of money the state pumps into the GFA,CAF, FIFA and multi-natinal sporting goods companies make large contributions that have never to been accounted for! And what really gets to me is the fact that after all is said and done,the players are often short-changed with nickles and dimes.
Chiga 10 years ago

Sports ministry quoting expenditure in $? hmmmmmm

Sports ministry quoting expenditure in $? hmmmmmm
Adongo Johnson Kukurubini 10 years ago

What is this? Is $ our currency or GHC? IF you don`t like the cedis,why not throw them into the grave and burry for good? This is totally NONSENSE! Why NOT GHC20m but $20m? Why then are you shouting and crying if the British ...
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What is this? Is $ our currency or GHC? IF you don`t like the cedis,why not throw them into the grave and burry for good? This is totally NONSENSE! Why NOT GHC20m but $20m? Why then are you shouting and crying if the British want you to pay £ for their visas if you yourselves don`t want your Cedis? Oh MOTHER GHANA,where exactly are we moving? How come that we are going to the World Cup with more officials than the footballers?,to the Commonwealth with more officials than the athletes? Poor Ghana with a Useless Gov`t.........
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

JUST CHANGE THE CEDI TO DOLLAR. THIS IS WAT U WANT, RIGHT? ANIMALS!

JUST CHANGE THE CEDI TO DOLLAR. THIS IS WAT U WANT, RIGHT? ANIMALS!
Sethoo 10 years ago

I DONT HAVE A CALCULATOR DO IT FOR ME.

I DONT HAVE A CALCULATOR DO IT FOR ME.
Rasheed. 10 years ago

$20,000,000 will be plenty ghc.

$20,000,000 will be plenty ghc.
??? 10 years ago

YOU DONT KNOW YOUR FATHER AND YOU ARE CALLING OTHERS ANIMALS.YOUR MOTHER WAS A PROSTITUDE IN DANSOMAN YOU THINK WE DONT KNOW?

YOU DONT KNOW YOUR FATHER AND YOU ARE CALLING OTHERS ANIMALS.YOUR MOTHER WAS A PROSTITUDE IN DANSOMAN YOU THINK WE DONT KNOW?
OKONKWO 10 years ago

This is total act of criminology,Mr.President $20m for the world cup?Don't worry your time is soo close.Ankrah,Nyantakyi,Kwasi Appiah are all entitled to percentage TAX PAYERS MONEY

This is total act of criminology,Mr.President $20m for the world cup?Don't worry your time is soo close.Ankrah,Nyantakyi,Kwasi Appiah are all entitled to percentage TAX PAYERS MONEY
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

WHERE ARE AKANS?

The committees will be spanning areas including; i) Protocol and Supporters, to be headed by Hon. Kojo Adu-Asare.

ii) Events and Logistics, to be headed by Horace Ankrah.

iii) Marketing, to be head ...
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WHERE ARE AKANS?

The committees will be spanning areas including; i) Protocol and Supporters, to be headed by Hon. Kojo Adu-Asare.

ii) Events and Logistics, to be headed by Horace Ankrah.

iii) Marketing, to be headed by Joel Nettey.

iv) Media and Communication, to be headed by Ackah Anthony.

v) Trade, Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, to be headed by Hon. Elizabeth Agyare.

vi) Health, Sanitation, Safety and Security, to be headed by Alhaji Saeed Lartey
kanga 10 years ago

you're not going to make it out of the group stage, and you're going to spend $20m, and your health and education systems are collapsing?, typical stupid Africans. This fraud reminds me of the Maputo All African Games episode ...
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you're not going to make it out of the group stage, and you're going to spend $20m, and your health and education systems are collapsing?, typical stupid Africans. This fraud reminds me of the Maputo All African Games episode, up till now nobody has been convicted. Ghanaians should demand all receipt of expenditures after the world cup, because I smell fraud in this proposal.
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

Watch from the sidelines till all the funds have evaporated into thin air,then we will start complaining.
I continue to insist that this nation is jinxed!

Watch from the sidelines till all the funds have evaporated into thin air,then we will start complaining.
I continue to insist that this nation is jinxed!
ME 10 years ago

CRIMINALS IN CONTROL.HOW MUCH IS YOUR GOVT PUT TO SAVE THE CURRENT CEDI CRISIS?

CRIMINALS IN CONTROL.HOW MUCH IS YOUR GOVT PUT TO SAVE THE CURRENT CEDI CRISIS?
Sarskoberta 10 years ago

What do you mean, Madam?
I don't get it:Where'r the Akans?
Bantease3ba.
Beats Me

What do you mean, Madam?
I don't get it:Where'r the Akans?
Bantease3ba.
Beats Me
RAO 10 years ago

Really as a nation we spend $20M to shore up our currency in free fall and then manage to find the same amount for football supporters to go and watch football.

The government has no business sponsoring supporters. And GFA ...
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Really as a nation we spend $20M to shore up our currency in free fall and then manage to find the same amount for football supporters to go and watch football.

The government has no business sponsoring supporters. And GFA should not be funded if they are not obliged to account for the income to be generated from FIFA.
SUAME MAGAZINE 10 years ago

The government should not pay it all. They should get corporate sponsorship to pay for a large part of it.

The government should not pay it all. They should get corporate sponsorship to pay for a large part of it.
BlackC 10 years ago

Totally agree.

This is an area of government whose budget should be trending in a direction that is smaller and the gap made up with private/corporate funding.

Totally agree.

This is an area of government whose budget should be trending in a direction that is smaller and the gap made up with private/corporate funding.
Oseadey3 10 years ago

you're telling us not to quote in dollers and whole minister quoting in dollers it means u're not adhering your words.
Secondly the ecomnomy is in shatters and u'er demanding more than $20m for world cup after all what will ...
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you're telling us not to quote in dollers and whole minister quoting in dollers it means u're not adhering your words.
Secondly the ecomnomy is in shatters and u'er demanding more than $20m for world cup after all what will we get ? let cancel it that's all.
kwame 10 years ago

Is Afriyie Ankrah the GFA president?
Does the minister knows his job description ?
Is he responsible for defending budgets for the FA?
He should go good policies to develop the ministry and stop that cheap propaganda

Is Afriyie Ankrah the GFA president?
Does the minister knows his job description ?
Is he responsible for defending budgets for the FA?
He should go good policies to develop the ministry and stop that cheap propaganda
AY3 HUHUUHU 10 years ago

$20million for the where? Tweeaaakai

$20million for the where? Tweeaaakai
usaboy 10 years ago

This is totally disgraceful. So BoG injects just $20 million into the economy and claim they want to stabilize the cedi. Meanwhile gives these guys $20 million for World Cup. Tweaaaaa!!!

This is totally disgraceful. So BoG injects just $20 million into the economy and claim they want to stabilize the cedi. Meanwhile gives these guys $20 million for World Cup. Tweaaaaa!!!
Kwadjoe 10 years ago

This is pus 20m minus 20m

This is pus 20m minus 20m
Kwadjoe 10 years ago

This is plus 20m minus 20m

This is plus 20m minus 20m
Harrison 10 years ago

There is no accountability in Ghana. After the Africa Cup Nations matches in South Africa, did any body account for how much money was spent and the remaining balance? No! All the know is how to spend without accounting fo ...
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There is no accountability in Ghana. After the Africa Cup Nations matches in South Africa, did any body account for how much money was spent and the remaining balance? No! All the know is how to spend without accounting for it.
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

Headed by that ubiquitous Kwesi Nyantakyi,who have turned Ghana Football into a lucrative cottage industry!
Given our regular appearance at these rich tournaments,and the reported dizzying transfer fees the GFA and individua ...
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Headed by that ubiquitous Kwesi Nyantakyi,who have turned Ghana Football into a lucrative cottage industry!
Given our regular appearance at these rich tournaments,and the reported dizzying transfer fees the GFA and individual clubs make from selling off local talents all over the globe,you will think these people would have the good sense to provide better financial support to promote our own premier league. A handful of club and GFA officials pocket all the revenue inflows,but cannot meet players salaries for 2-3 months. This is just unbelievable!!!
RASCKADJEI 10 years ago

Is dollar Ghanaian currency? I get irritated whenever I figures in dollars and not Ghanaian cedi. Guys let us cherish what we have and stop saturating our economy with these foreign currency. We mostly talk about South Africa ...
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Is dollar Ghanaian currency? I get irritated whenever I figures in dollars and not Ghanaian cedi. Guys let us cherish what we have and stop saturating our economy with these foreign currency. We mostly talk about South Africa go there and see of you can find a single shop requesting payment in dollars. Let us stop these dollar dollar things and make use of the cedi in our own backyard.
Joe 10 years ago

It is too much. $5m should be able to cater for everything.

It is too much. $5m should be able to cater for everything.
AWUNI 10 years ago

THE BUDGET FOR THE LAST WORLD CUP WAS A WHOPPING US$19 MILLION.

THE 2014 BRAZIL WORLD CUP BUDGET IS US$20 MILLION.

IF GHANA QUALIFIES, THE NEXT WORLD CUP BUDGET WILL BE ABOUT US$22 MILLION, THEN US$25 MILLION, THEN US$3 ...
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THE BUDGET FOR THE LAST WORLD CUP WAS A WHOPPING US$19 MILLION.

THE 2014 BRAZIL WORLD CUP BUDGET IS US$20 MILLION.

IF GHANA QUALIFIES, THE NEXT WORLD CUP BUDGET WILL BE ABOUT US$22 MILLION, THEN US$25 MILLION, THEN US$30 MILLION UNTIL IT ALL EXPLODES IN THE DIRTY FACES OF GHANA'S CORRUPT USELESS FREELOADING LEADERSHIP, NDC AND NPP.

MEANWHILE, NOBODY TALKS ABOUT GHANA'S RETURNS ON THOSE WHOPPING WORLD CUP INVESTMENTS, AND WHAT DEVELOPMENT IN SPORTS GROUNDS AND PLAYERS GHANA HAS BENEFITED FROM THOSE WHOPPING INVESTMENTS IN WORLD CUPS AND RECEIPTS FROM FIFA FOR GHANA BS PARTICIPATION.

PRETTY MUCH LIKE COLLECTING ROAD TOLLS ON THE ACCRA-TEMA MOTORWAY OVER THE YEARS, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO FUNDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THAT ACCRA-TEMA MOTORWAY, GHANA HAD TO LOOK FOR LOANS FROM THE WORLD BANK AND FROM PRIVATE PARTNERS. WHAT A SAD SPECTACLE!!!

MEANWHILE, GHANAIAN CHILDREN STILL GO TO SCHOOL UNDER TREES ON EMPTY STOMACHS, THANKS TO THE FAILURE OF THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM.

ALSO, FUEL PRICES, TAXES AND ENERGY/UTILITY TARIFFS KEEPS ON SKYROCKETING WILLY-NILLY.

INDEED, IT'S SAD TO BE A GHANAIAN!

WE SHALL ALL CONTINUE TO SWIM IN THE SHIT IN GHANA.
f.d 10 years ago

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Man O War 10 years ago

Maybe we need a compare our budget to all of the teams.It will be a good research undertaking by our university students.

Maybe we need a compare our budget to all of the teams.It will be a good research undertaking by our university students.
Kofi Adams 10 years ago

If indeed our economy is in such a deplorable and near bankruptcy state why do we send such a huge delegation? Let those who can afford to go do it . This 20million dollars can change the lives of 24 million Ghanaians. Afte ...
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If indeed our economy is in such a deplorable and near bankruptcy state why do we send such a huge delegation? Let those who can afford to go do it . This 20million dollars can change the lives of 24 million Ghanaians. After all what would winning the World Cup bring to Ghana as a nation. If in 2018 the economy is sound and kicking we can send the 24or maybe 25 million the the Gulf, not now when things are falling apart . Mr President be bold and tell Ghanaians the 3billion loan from China is not yet at hand so we can't bear the cost this time round. The Nation must have priorities.
KO 10 years ago

The government (Bank of Ghana) could only pump a pitiful $20M to defend the whole economy (cedi). And these same people think $20M is what's required for this soccer competition.

This is a footballing event or a trade fai ...
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The government (Bank of Ghana) could only pump a pitiful $20M to defend the whole economy (cedi). And these same people think $20M is what's required for this soccer competition.

This is a footballing event or a trade fair. Concentrate on Football and generating positive PR/Image for the country. How many sub-committees do we need for this competition - This smacks of corruption. ...getting so many involved people involved so they can "Chop" ...scratch my back and I would scratch yours
jamp62 10 years ago

USA is going to spend 13 million Ghaana 20 milliion how come?

USA is going to spend 13 million Ghaana 20 milliion how come?
kweku T 10 years ago

Highest stupidity. still quoting in dollars. What an incompetent government.

Highest stupidity. still quoting in dollars. What an incompetent government.
maka 10 years ago

So far, can the minister or anyone in soccer honestly tell all of us the amount of money soccer has injected into Ghana’s economy vis-a-vis how much the nation has injected into soccer.

Simple and short — who is the lo ...
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So far, can the minister or anyone in soccer honestly tell all of us the amount of money soccer has injected into Ghana’s economy vis-a-vis how much the nation has injected into soccer.

Simple and short — who is the loser here?

Its about time we got really really objective about the real impact our passion for soccer has brought to the nation in economic terms. Uniting the nation…yes, that’s good…but that is not enough if people are going hungry and electricity or other amenities are in shambles and education is in tatters and graduates can’t find jobs….

I love soccer…but this is getting out of hand each day….a country without priorities! By the way, do you know what $20million+ can do for the economy? We have been investing in soccer —- yes…but now please, I need someone to show me the dividends economically!

“Y3 y3 nea ehia, ansa na yay3 nea 3fata”….

Its sad…but each day I think of it, I sadly realize that the black man seems not to be able to manage his own affairs! It is always one faux pas after another….

And the same people who claim we shouldn't even talk in dollars are here quoting dollar figures! Ghana is finished....kai! I always say that African politics and its leaders have failed Africa...

Beats me!
Rasheed. 10 years ago

Mind your language or those GFA vampire will suck your blood.Just take it easy and give your full support to black stars, till I take over as the new GFA boss.

Mind your language or those GFA vampire will suck your blood.Just take it easy and give your full support to black stars, till I take over as the new GFA boss.
ike 10 years ago

why do you quote this money in $,are you crazy

why do you quote this money in $,are you crazy
Okay 10 years ago

PLEASE MR. PRESIDENT DONT LET THEM FOOL YOU.

PLEASE MR. PRESIDENT DONT LET THEM FOOL YOU.
GHANA IS ON WRONG DIRECTION...... 10 years ago

just imagine what 20m dollars can do for ghanaians..waist of tax payers money,Mahama and corrupt ndc will destroy our country idiots.

just imagine what 20m dollars can do for ghanaians..waist of tax payers money,Mahama and corrupt ndc will destroy our country idiots.
KOJO GRASS ROOTS 10 years ago

MR. SPORTS MINISTER THE WHITE COLOR JERSEY BEING WORN BY THE BLACK STARS IS A BAD OMEN FOR THE TEAM. THERE IS NOTHING GHANAIAN NOR PATRIOTIC ABOUT IT. GHANA NEEDS A GREEN OR GOLD OR RED JERSY OR ELSE FORGET ABOUT WINNING ANY ...
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MR. SPORTS MINISTER THE WHITE COLOR JERSEY BEING WORN BY THE BLACK STARS IS A BAD OMEN FOR THE TEAM. THERE IS NOTHING GHANAIAN NOR PATRIOTIC ABOUT IT. GHANA NEEDS A GREEN OR GOLD OR RED JERSY OR ELSE FORGET ABOUT WINNING ANY INTERNATIONAL TROPHY. THE SPIRIT OF GHANA IS IN THESE COLORS. TRY IT AND SEE.
OBIBINI 10 years ago

why dollars but not cedis, government is attacking biz men for the fall of dollars but they quote all their figures in dollars, what a stupidity from these guys.

why dollars but not cedis, government is attacking biz men for the fall of dollars but they quote all their figures in dollars, what a stupidity from these guys.

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