The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has said it will respond to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation’s statements on the Black Stars’ budget for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (WCQ) "in due course" and "provide clarifications to the issues raised”.

GFA made the promise in a Wednesday, September 3, 2025, statement.

In the meantime, however, GFA indicated its unshakable focus was on Ghana's victory against Chad and Mali, a posture it urged stakeholders to take.

Read the Kurt Simeon-Okraku-led GFA statement below:

GFA STATEMENT ON BLACK STARS

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken careful note of statements made at the press briefing on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

As the custodian of Ghana football, the GFA will, in due course, provide clarifications to the issues raised.

We, however, deem it prudent at this time to maintain our collective focus on the immediate national task at hand – the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at 1pm and Mali on Monday, September 8th, 2025, at 7pm.

The Black Stars require the unflinching support of all Ghanaians as they prepare to navigate these important encounters. The unity and commitment of our supporters have always been the team’s greatest strength, and we urge the nation to keep this spirit alive.

Once the match against Mali is concluded, the GFA will make its comprehensive remarks regarding the Ministry’s statements.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all Ghanaians for their understanding and their continued support for the Black Stars and all our national teams.

SIGNED

Communications Department

Ghana Football Association