Former Sports Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye has praised Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for opting to mobilise private funding to transport Ghanaian supporters to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Vanderpuye said the approach was sensible and responsible, particularly at a time when public finances remain under pressure.
He referenced the findings of the Dzamefe Commission, which cautioned against the use of state resources to fly supporters to international tournaments, describing the private sector route as a more sustainable alternative.
“So, going by private initiative, mobilising private funds and private resources to be able to achieve this very important objective is a very worthy course, and I think I will commend the minister for it,” Vanderpuye told Citi Sports.
The former minister, however, noted that expectations must be managed, stressing that the number of fans who eventually make the trip will depend entirely on the success of the fundraising drive.
“What is important is the caveat he brought, that the number of supporters who will be going will be dependent on how much they will raise from that fundraising,” he added.
Adams earlier announced a joint public private committee to raise funds, ensuring fan travel plans will not burden the national budget directly.
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