Ghana's present economic condition, according to Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif, prevents the government from sending fans to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which begins on November 20.
Hon. Mustapha Ussif admits they are unable to do so due to the country's and the world's present economic situation, but he urges any interested individuals who want to visit Qatar to get in touch with Kenpong Travel and Tour, the official travel company.
“In view of the current situation our country finds itself in, government has decided it won’t be financing supporters to the World Cup. As we have already announced, interested Ghanaians desiring to travel to Qatar for the World Cup can do through Kenpong Travel and Tour, the official travel agency appointed by the Ministry,” he said
“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 mobilise 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,”
The Black Stars of Ghana will take on Switzerland in an international friendly game on November 17th before flying to Doha, Qatar.
Ghana is in Group H with Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.