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Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko receive financial rewards for 2022 World Cup player contributions
Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko and three other clubs in Ghana receive financial rewards for 2022 World Cup player contributions
Five Ghanaian clubs have received financial compensation for their efforts in supporting the Ghana national team during their participation in the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.
FIFA is expected to disclose the specifics of the amount each club will receive in relation to their players’ involvement in the tournament on Thursday.
The clubs that will benefit from this initiative, as reported by JoySports, include Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Steadfast FC, King Faisal, and Dreams FC.
It has been indicated that Hearts of Oak will receive the highest sum, followed by Asante Kotoko and Steadfast FC, while King Faisal and Dreams FC will both receive an equal amount.
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Initial reports from JoySports had unveiled that each player taking part in the World Cup would be entitled to $10,000 per official day spent in Qatar. However, the forthcoming report states that the actual figure will be $10,950.
The funds will initially be transferred to the Ghana Football Association, which will then distribute the money to the respective clubs identified as beneficiaries.
This endeavor has sparked calls from various segments of the Ghanaian football community to include local league players in the national team roster.
On a broader scale, Moroccan clubs Raja Casablanca and Wydad Athletic are set to receive over $1.43 million due to their lengthy stay in the tournament, reaching the semifinals.
Tunisia, with five local clubs contributing players, will receive slightly over $1.49 million, representing the highest allocation for Africa.
Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek will share just over $650,000, while three Cameroonian clubs will share slightly over $400,000.
Senegal, with only one local club, Generation Foot, contributing to the national team, will receive approximately $20,000.
The financial rewards designated for the Ghanaian clubs and other African teams aim to acknowledge the significant role played by domestic league players in their respective national teams’ World Cup campaigns.
Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has voiced concern over the state of football facilities in Ghana, saying inadequate infrastructure is damaging the game’s attractiveness.
The local league’s appeal over the years has dwindled with many calling for immediate action to be taken to salvage the situation.
Speaking to Kumasi based radio station, Ahenfie FM, he expunge on the poor infrastructure in the country which has reduced the appeal of the Ghana Premier League and football in general.
“The poor infrastructure is making our football less attractive.” he ended
His comments highlight ongoing challenges facing the development of football in the country, from grassroots level to the professional game
The 35-year-old, who earned 78 caps and scored 11 goals for the Black Stars between 2008 and 2017, began his career with local sides Berlin FC and Berekum Arsenal before a loan spell at Asante Kotoko.
He later returned to the Ghana Premier League with Accra Great Olympics in 2022–23 after a long career in Europe.
This week’s Ghana Premier League 2026/27 games produced incredible results across the various game venues.
- Swedru All Blacks 1–0 Asante Kotoko
Scorer: Wiafe/Eric Darkwah (penalty, late). - Hearts of Oak 1–0 Port City FC
Scorer: Frank (Abora) Duku (header). - FC AshantiGold 1–0 FC Samartex
Scorer: Raphael Ankamah
- Bechem United 4–2 Vision FC
Scorers (Bechem): Emmanuel Kobi (39’), Yaw Acheampong (62’), Kofi Tompuo (87’), own goal (stoppage time).
Scorers (Vision): Benjamin Kwarteng (47’), Ruben Quaye (51’). - Berekum Chelsea 3–0 Debibi United
Scorers: Stephen Kwakye, Dramani Awuah, Emmanuel Ofosu. - Bibiani Gold Stars 2–0 Basake Holy Stars
Scorer: Kwame Opoku 2x - Karela United 1–0 Dreams FC
Scorer: Malik Abubakar - Medeama SC 3–1 Heart of Lions
Scorers (Medeama): Emmanuel Annor (28’), Kingsley Braye (64’ and 66’).
– Kofi Mawutodzi Agbadji - Young Apostles 1–0 Aduana FC
Scorer: Samuel Prempeh (penalty, first half).
Hearts head coach Nebojša Kapor has lamented the infrastructure problems in Ghanaian football.
Hearts of Oak secured a crucial 1-0 win over Port City FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday, ending a three-match winless run in the Ghana Premier League.
Frank Duku’s 20th-minute goal was enough to separate the sides and hand the Phobians three points against the newly promoted outfit.
Despite the win, head coach Nebojša Kapor was left frustrated about the poor state of the Legon pitch.
“This is not our stadium; it’s a national stadium. Ghana football has serious problems with proper pitches,” Kapor said after the match.
The Serbian tactician’s remarks reflect growing frustration among coaches over the quality of playing surfaces across the league.
The Phobias have adopted the University of Ghana as their temporary home venue for the Ghana Premier League.
Hearts of Oak will play Vision FC in the next league game away from home.
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