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GFA demanded 50% of $100,000 we were paid at 2022 World Cup – Alhaji Grusah drops bombshell

Owner of King Faisal Football Club, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has disclosed that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) demanded a percentage of the $100,000 given to them during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

According to him, each member of the Black Stars management committee during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar received $100,000. However, some GFA officials asked for a 50% kickback of the money.

He indicated that when one of the officials called him, they requested the amount to be given to some individuals who did not attend the World Cup, but failed to reveal their identities.

Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Alhaji Grusah expressed concern about the situation, questioning some decisions made by the GFA.

“I was the one who made it public that we received $100,000 because people did not want to disclose it. After we were given the money, the GFA wanted a 50% kickback.

“They called me and said they wanted to share it with some people who did not go to the World Cup, but that was not the original arrangement. If you were born in Ghana, pray to God to give you daily bread because it is not easy,” he said.

There were public criticisms when it became known that the GFA had allocated $100,000 to Black Stars management committee members despite the team’s poor performance in the 2022 World Cup.

The Black Stars were kicked out of the group phase of the tournament after winning one of three matches played. The team lost to Portugal and Uruguay and picked their only win against South Korea in Group H.

Watch Alhaji Grusah’s remarks in the video below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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