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Dr David Kofi Wuaku

Also known as: Dr. David Kofi Wuaku · Dr. Wuaku

Dr David Kofi Wuaku — Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, leading efforts to develop sustainable financing, grassroots talent identification, and inclusive sports infrastructure across Ghana.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … s, a percentage of gained proceeds from sporting events, contributions that are tied to at-least transfers, sponsorship proceeds, bonuses, competition proceeds, certification fees, and even a share of beverage advertising costs.” The Administrator of the fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku …

    Ghana Sports Fund board engage media over project
  3. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, has pledged to promote inclusiveness and equal opportunities across Ghana’s sports industry. …

    Ghana Sports Fund pledges inclusive facilities, support for young talents
  4. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the newly established Ghana Sports Fund (GSF), Dr David Kofi Wuaku, has disclosed plans to introduce a pension contribution scheme for Ghanaian sportsmen and women. …

    Ghana Sports Fund plans pension scheme for retired athletes
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    The gradual resurgence of sports in Ghana is creating new opportunities for individuals and institutions to take up leadership roles and contribute to the development of the sector, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, has said. …

    Sports growth offers new leadership opportunities – Ghana Sports Fund Administrator
  7. Joy Online

    … The appeal was made during a meeting with the Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Games. …

    Boxing officials urge NSA and Ghana Sports Fund to invest in grassroots athlete development
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, says Ghana must begin to see sports as a powerful economic asset capable of producing global stars whose success can significantly contribute to national development. …

    Ghana Sports Fund wants to produce athletes who build national wealth
  10. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, has outlined an ambitious vision to reposition sports from a recreational activity into a thriving economic sector capable of creating jobs, generating wealth and sustaining athletes throughout their professional li …

    Ghana Sports Fund targets sustainable financing to transform sports into a wealth-creating industry
  11. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, says Ghana must aspire to join Africa’s leading sporting nations by investing strategically in infrastructure, athlete development and sustainable financing. …

    Ghana Sports Fund sets sights on making Ghana Africa’s next destination for major sporting events
  12. Joy Online

    … But for the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, the journey itself became an opportunity to learn. …

    Ghana Sports Fund Administrator turns 10-hour US road trip into lessons for Ghana’s sporting future
  13. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, has used Ghana’s participation in the ongoing FIFA World Cup to rally international support for sports development, calling on investors, philanthropists and corporate organisations to invest in the country’s next g …

    Ghana Sports Fund boss courts global support for youth sports development

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Ghana Sports Fund board briefs journalists on funding mandate

    The Ghana Sports Fund held a press engagement with the Ghana Journalist Association to explain its role in supporting sports development through sustainable, transparent funding drawn from multiple sources including parliamentary allocations, sports lotteries, betting company fees, and event proceeds.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Sports Fund pledges inclusive facilities and talent support

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, pledged to promote inclusiveness and equal opportunities across Ghana's sports industry, committing to support construction of accessible sports facilities for athletes of all abilities and to collaborate with stakeholders to identify and nurture talented young people across the country.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana Sports Fund plans pension scheme for retired athletes

    The Ghana Sports Fund plans to introduce a pension contribution scheme for Ghanaian athletes to provide financial security after retirement, with the administrator noting that many former athletes face hardship after their prime years and that most are not covered by SNNIT.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Sports growth creating leadership opportunities in Ghana

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, says the resurgence of sports in Ghana is creating opportunities for individuals and institutions to take up leadership roles and contribute to sector development. He stressed that effective leadership is essential to ensure growing interest in sports translates into sustainable opportunities for athletes, administrators and other stakeholders.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

  1. Boxing officials urge NSA and Sports Fund grassroots investment

    Boxing officials have called on the National Sports Authority and Ghana Sports Fund to increase investment in grassroots sports, arguing that Ghana's long-term international success depends on developing young talent from an early age through a structured athlete development system.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Ghana Sports Fund seeks to develop athletes as economic assets

    The Ghana Sports Fund Administrator says the country has abundant sporting talent but needs long-term investment to transform gifted young athletes into internationally successful professionals who can contribute to national wealth and development through their earnings and community investment.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Sports Fund aims to create sustainable sports financing system

    The Ghana Sports Fund Administrator says the Fund seeks to establish sustainable financing for sports development and reposition sports from recreation into a wealth-creating industry capable of supporting athletes, coaches and sports entrepreneurs throughout their careers.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana Sports Fund aims to attract major continental sporting events

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund says Ghana must invest strategically in infrastructure, athlete development and sustainable financing to become Africa's leading destination for major sporting competitions, citing Morocco, Kenya and South Africa as models.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

  1. Ghana Sports Fund Administrator learns from US road trip to Kansas City

    Dr David Kofi Wuaku, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, chose a 10-hour road trip from Houston to Kansas City instead of flying to watch the Black Stars, using the journey to observe sports infrastructure and community development in the United States and apply the lessons to Ghana's sporting future.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghana Sports Fund seeks global investment for youth development

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, is rallying international support from investors, philanthropists and corporate organisations to fund sports development and talent opportunities for young athletes, emphasizing that Ghana has abundant sporting talent but lacks sufficient financial investment to unlock its potential.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Peki cycling initiative empowers young girls through sport and mentorship

    A cycling programme in Peki, South Dayi District, Volta Region, is transforming lives of young girls through sport, education, and mentorship, with calls for increased investment and support. The initiative was founded by Vida Juliet Vivie, who cycled from Jasikan to Accra in three days in 1990 and established the programme to provide opportunities for female cyclists she did not have.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Sports Fund pledges support for emerging cycling talent

    The Ghana Sports Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development, pledging to support the growth of cycling and create opportunities for young athletes, particularly girls. The Fund's Deputy Administrator noted that cycling remains underrepresented in Ghana despite its potential for talent development and promoting healthy lifestyles.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund outlines plan for nationwide sports development

    Officials of the Ghana Sports Fund have outlined a roadmap aimed at transforming sports development through sustainable financing, grassroots talent development, infrastructure support, and transparent governance. The Fund, established after Parliamentary passage in December and Presidential assent the same month, began operational structures in January with an 11-member governing board chaired by Professor Koryoe Anim-Wright.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Sports Fund prioritizes grassroots talent identification and infrastructure

    The Ghana Sports Fund has announced plans to focus on grassroots sports development, talent identification, and sporting infrastructure as part of building a sustainable sports ecosystem. The Fund will support grassroots programmes in schools and communities with training equipment and facilities, working with a dedicated government office to scout and develop young athletes.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana Sports Fund seeks stakeholder consensus on sustainable financing

    Officials of the Ghana Sports Fund are conducting stakeholder engagements to build support for a new sustainable financing model for sports development, focusing on revenue mobilisation, accountability, and implementation strategies. The administrator stated the strategy for this year would prioritise dialogue and partnership rather than aggressive enforcement of the newly operational law.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Asantehene pledges support for Ghana Sports Fund initiative

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has pledged full support for the Ghana Sports Fund, describing it as a critical national intervention for sports development, youth empowerment, and public health. The pledge came during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Ghana Sports Fund led by Board Chairperson Professor Koryoe Anim-Wright.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund engages stakeholders on facility rehabilitation needs

    The Ghana Sports Fund leadership visited Baba Yara Sports Stadium in the Ashanti Region ahead of a courtesy call on the Asantehene, engaging stakeholders on the deteriorating state of sporting facilities and the need for sustainable funding, maintenance systems, and stronger collaboration to reposition Ghana's sports sector.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ghana presents climate strategy and farming reforms at Turkey conference

    Ghana outlined efforts to address climate change at a global conference in Turkey, including agricultural reforms such as wetland drying and improved water management in rice farming to reduce methane emissions, alongside increased parliamentary budgetary allocations to climate programmes and strengthened legislative oversight mechanisms.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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