The Government of Ghana approved more than US$6.36 million for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 tournament in Egypt, comprising of the training tour, main tournament and their related activities, Mr Isaac Asiamah, Minister of Youth and Sports has revealed.
In a statement on the tournament in Parliament, in Accra, the Minister said Ghana’s preparation, participation and determination to win AFCON 2019 began two years ago with the appointment of Mr James Kwesi Appiah in April 2017.
He was given a clear task to win the AFCON 2019 in Egypt.
Mr Asiamah also explained that out of the allocated amount, US$4,563,353 was expended from the total amount during the training tour and to the time Ghana exited from the main tournament.
He expressed disappointment that despite all the support for the Black Stars, the team performed below expectation.
Source: ghanaweb
