Veteran football administrator Alhaji Karim Grusah has made a shocking revelation, claiming that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) demanded a 50% kickback from the $100,000 World Cup bonuses paid to the Black Stars management committee members.
Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, the King Faisal owner disclosed that he was the one who first revealed the $100,000 payments, despite alleged attempts to keep it secret.
“I was the one who made it public that we received $100,000 because some people didn’t want it to be known. After the money was given to us, the GFA asked for a 50% kickback. They said it was to be shared with people who didn’t go to the World Cup, but that was not the original arrangement,” Grusah revealed.
The Black Stars participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but their early exit from the tournament raised concerns over the use of funds allocated for Ghana’s campaign.
Grusah’s latest allegations further fuel suspicions about financial mismanagement within Ghanaian football. Meanwhile, the GFA is yet to respond to Grusah’s claims.