Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has clarified that all five newly appointed members of the Black Stars’ technical team will work on a World Cup-only arrangement, receiving allowances rather than monthly salaries.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expanded the backroom staff with Alain Ravera and Kim Lars Björkegren as assistant coaches, Jose Daniel Martínez Alfonso as analyst, Carlos Lozano Romero as psychologist, and Dwayne Peasah Paa Kwesi as performance coach.
Speaking to Citi Sports, Adams drew a clear line on compensation terms. “None of them will be on any salary. None of them is on a salary, but they will benefit from some of the allowances that are paid to the team, and these additions are just for the World Cup,” he said.
He added that Björkegren, who also coaches the Black Queens, will draw only his existing Queens salary during the World Cup cycle. The new additions will be eligible for allowances, per diems, appearance fees, and any winning bonuses accrued during the tournament.
After the World Cup, the contract arrangement ends. Ghana have been drawn in Group L alongside Panama, England, and Croatia, with their campaign opening against Panama on June 17.
