Every money that is put in the Black Stars, they deserve it - GOC President

President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah says Black Stars deserve every money given them by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Ghana wrapped up their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in style with a 3-1 win over Sao Tome and Principe at the Accra Sports stadium on Sunday.

As a result, the Black Stars finished top on Group C table with 13 points to book a place in next year’s Nations Cup to be held in Cameroon.

"We have a huge brand in our Black Stars, so we need to sustain them with a lot of money. Black Stars play two-three matches and then our budget is wiped out, it's justifiably so.

"Every money that is put in the Black Stars, they deserve it and we have to put it there because that is our highest pedigree but we need to find money for the other so-called least-financed sports, especially when they have to represent Ghana in international competitions,” Mr. Mensah said as reported by Graphic Sports.

"Honourable Minister, the first challenge is funding. Unfortunately, I heard about the budget that has been given to you and I still think that it is extremely small.

"The more money we put in our youth development and our sports, the less money we are going to put into our health sector and then we are creating a future for more of our youth.

"So, I would still plead with you if it is possible that you need to go back to Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, we still need money,” he added.

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