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Dr David Kofi Wuaku

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

Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, rallying international investment for sports development and talent opportunities for young athletes.

2026-04-282026-08-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, explained that although the law establishing the Fund is already operational, implementation would be gradual and guided by extensive consultations with stakeholders across the sports industry.

    Ghana Sports Fund engages stakeholders on revenue mobilisation, transparency and sustainable sports financing
  3. Joy Online

    The delegation also included the Administrator of the Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, and other officials of the institution.

    Otumfuo backs Ghana Sports Fund, calls for broader sports development and national fitness drive
  4. Joy Online

    Anim-Wright Koryoe, Administrator Dr David Kofi Wuaku, and Deputy Administrator Lawyer Simon Appiah Junior, has intensified stakeholder engagement in the Ashanti Region ahead of a planned courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, with renewed calls for urgent investm

    Ghana Sports Fund steps up stakeholder engagement ahead of courtesy call on Asantehene
  5. April 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, who represented Ghana alongside the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, presented the country’s efforts to reduce emissions and enhance climate adaptation.

    Ghana outlines climate reforms and agricultural initiatives at global conference in Turkey

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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