Dr Randy Abbey open to flying fans to support Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup

Dr. Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, has suggested that flying fans to support Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be considered.

The proposal revisits a controversial recommendation from the 2014 Dzamefe Commission of Inquiry, which advised that government funds should not be used to fly supporters to major international tournaments.

Speaking on Asempa FM, Dr. Abbey emphasized the importance of fan support, describing it as indispensable to the team’s performance.

"Taking or flying fans to the World Cup is something that cannot be denied, but I think it is about how it is done. During the qualifiers, the fans travelled to support the team during away games," he said.

"At the World Cup, every country that has qualified and those countries that have not qualified will even show up to show their support.

"When you talk about that, what comes to mind is the Dzamefe Commission, but beyond that, we have to look at the mistakes and the recommendations. But as for the supporters going to support the team, nobody can discount that, but we should look at how it will be done properly," he added.

Ghana secured its fifth World Cup appearance and will discover its group-stage opponents on December 5. The tournament will be jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.