The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has taken a decisive step in restructuring the financial entitlements of the Black Stars Management Committee, announcing the cancellation of their winning bonuses.
The move, made public during a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, September 2, underscores government’s renewed commitment to accountability in the administration of football.
Mr. Adams disclosed that while players will continue to receive $5,000 each as a winning bonus in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the $10,000 allocation previously enjoyed by committee members has been eliminated.
He emphasized that the revised structure reflects a policy shift aimed at protecting national resources and ensuring fairness in remuneration.
The Minister explained that although the budget per match was initially set at $1 million, the Ministry has now approved $1.3 million to cover two fixtures.
According to him, the new approach is designed to maximize efficiency and channel state resources where they are most impactful—towards players and match preparations rather than administrative perks.
He was categorical that management members would no longer benefit from bonuses tied to match outcomes but would instead be limited to their per diems.
“If for every win we are to pay a winning bonus, what happens if we do not win the number of games to qualify us for the tournament? Under the previous arrangement, management team members received winning bonuses, but in the end, the team did not even qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations,” Mr. Adams asserted.
The Minister also drew attention to the inequity in the former arrangement, noting that players who bore the brunt of failed campaigns often left empty-handed while committee officials profited.
“The players earned nothing, yet managers walked away with bonuses. The president has made it clear: supervise and receive your per diem, but no winning bonus,” he added.
The decision is expected to spark political debate within the sports fraternity as government continues to confront long-standing criticisms over resource management in football. By scrapping committee bonuses, the Ministry seeks to reset public trust and redirect funds toward performance, discipline, and qualification goals rather than executive benefits.
