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Ghanaian clubs in line for slice of FIFA’s $355m compensation fund

Allan Damba by Allan Damba
September 17, 2025
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Ghana’s top-flight clubs are set to cash in on a landmark FIFA initiative that will, for the first time, reward teams for releasing players not just to the World Cup itself, but also to the qualification journey.

World football’s governing body has confirmed that a record-breaking $355 million has been earmarked under its Club Benefits Programme (CBP) for the 2026 edition. The payout scheme has been expanded to cover national team call-ups in the qualifiers, a significant shift from the previous model where only clubs whose players made it to the final tournament were compensated.

This policy overhaul could prove a game-changer for Ghanaian sides like Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC, Dreams FC, Nations FC, and others who regularly see their players drafted into the Black Stars squad. For instance, Hearts goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who has featured in recent qualifying matches, is a prime example of how local clubs now stand to benefit, even if their players don’t eventually make the final World Cup roster.

FIFA says the move is designed to “spread resources more equitably” and acknowledge the crucial role played by domestic clubs in nurturing talent for the global stage. For Ghana, where many Premier League teams operate on limited budgets, the windfall could open doors to better infrastructure, enhanced player welfare, and stronger youth development systems.

At Qatar 2022, about $209 million was distributed among 440 clubs worldwide. With the pot now swollen by more than $140 million and widened to include qualifiers, the financial trickle-down effect is expected to be far more impactful.

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