2022 World Cup: I was not part of those who received $100K - Randy Abbey clarifies

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Dr. Randy Abbey, has stated that he did not benefit from the $100,000 allegedly given to the Black Stars management committee members during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

According to him, even though he is part of the GFA, he was not a beneficiary of the bonus that was allegedly shared among the Black Stars management committee members.

“I was not a beneficiary of the $100K bonus from Ghana’s World Cup participation in Qatar,” he clarified while speaking on Metro TV.

Speaking before the parliamentary select committee investigating the petition from the Save Ghana Football Demonstration held in February, Dr. Abbey emphasized the importance of recognizing those who contribute to the team's achievements.

“We pay a bonus for recognition of success. So success has been achieved, and we think that it ought to be rewarded. And so we identify those who are responsible for the success and then reward them. Is that not the case?” he stated.

Dr. Abbey further questioned the fairness of criticism, asking, “When the Black Stars fail to perform, what’s the first name that is mentioned? It’s the GFA president. People hold others responsible when there’s a failure. Why should these individuals not be recognized when there’s success?”

Ghana’s Black Stars management committee members reportedly received $100,000 each as bonuses after the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which has sparked controversy.

However, the GFA denies that each member received such an amount. Critics argue that the remuneration is excessive compared to player bonuses, which are typically based on performance outcomes.

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— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) October 2, 2024