The Ghana Football Association (GFA) submitted a $14,184,100 budget to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The budget was divided into two phases:
Pre-tournament camping – $1,409,300
Tournament proper – $12,774,800
Below are key allocations and notable details extracted from the proposed budget:
Per Diem Allowances – $408,800 (28 Days)
Players (26 members): $150 per day → $109,200
Technical Team (22 members): $150 per day → $92,400
Officials (37 members): $200 per day → $207,200
Appearance Fees – $5.4 Million
Each of the 54-member delegation, including players, technical staff, and GFA officials, was allocated $100,000 as an appearance fee.
Air Transport – $632,000
Accra to Doha and back (Officials only) – $2,000 per person for 16 officials → $32,000
Charter flight for team (Doha-Accra) – $300,000
Discrepancy: Some players were already in Qatar before the tournament, but flight costs were still included.
Accommodation and Meals – $2,431,600
FIFA-covered accommodation for players & officials: (26 players, 24 officials)
Extra accommodation (single rooms for 37 extra persons): $300 per night for 28 nights → $310,800
Meals for extra persons: $100 per day for 28 days → $103,600
Honorarium Payments – $108,000
Some officials were allocated honorarium payments, including:
Head of Delegation: $20,000
General Secretary: $15,000
Administrator: $15,000
PA to Head Coach: $10,000
COVID Officer: $20,000
National Teams Department Rep: $10,000
Other Officials (Scouts, Security, Kit Officers, etc.): Various allocations
Bonuses and Match Payments
Players and Technical Team bonuses per round:
Quarter-finals:
Players: $14,000 per match
Head Coach: $28,000
Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations
Semi-finals/Third Place:
Players: $18,000 per match
Head Coach: $40,000
Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations
Finals:
Players: $40,000 per match
Head Coach: $80,000
Assistants, Physios, GK Coach, Team Doctor: Various allocations
Miscellaneous Expenses
Laundry: $30,000
Appearance fees (officials): $100,000 each (included in $5.4M)
Match Analysis & Editors, Media Officers, Kit Officers, etc.: Various allocations
Prosper Harrison Addo, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association signed the budget which was submitted to the Ministry of Sports.
GFA budgeted $408,800 as per diem for 2022 W/C – plus $5.4M in appearance fees and questionable costs
