Ghana Sports Fund — government organization established to provide sustainable financing for grassroots sports development, talent identification, infrastructure, and nationwide sports transformation.
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 …
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Waku, has called on Ghanaians to continue supporting the Black Stars, insisting that the team’s defeat to Croatia should not overshadow what he described as an impressive and spirited performance. …
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, has expressed confidence in the Black Stars’ ability to secure victory against Panama and has called on Ghanaians at home and abroad to unite in support of the national team. …
… Representing the Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, the Fund’s Deputy Administrator, Lawyer Simon Appiah Junior, commended the organisers for using sport to develop young talent at the grassroots level. …
The Ghana Sports Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots sports development, pledging to support the growth of cycling and create more opportunities for young athletes, particularly girls, across the country. …
… Delivering a presentation titled “Becoming a Creative Entrepreneur”, Dr Wuaku, who is also the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, stressed that entrepreneurship is fundamentally about identifying opportunities, taking initiative and developing sustainable solutions to real-w …
… Speaking during a presentation on wealth creation, Dr Wuaku, who’s also the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, challenged students and young entrepreneurs to redefine their understanding of wealth, stressing that true prosperity extends beyond money and material possessions. …
The Acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and a Board Member of the Ghana Sports Fund, Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, has said the Fund could significantly transform sports development in Ghana over the next five to ten years if properly managed and supported. …
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.
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.
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.
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund called on Ghanaians to support the Black Stars despite their defeat to Croatia, arguing that the team's spirited performance indicates progress and that results will follow with continued belief and public backing.
Ghana's Sports Fund Administrator Dr David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku has expressed confidence in the Black Stars' ability to defeat Panama and called on Ghanaians to unite in support of the team through prayers and encouragement.
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.
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.
The CEO of Ghana's Sports Fund has called on investors, development partners and diaspora members to invest in Ghana's sports sector, citing opportunities for economic growth and job creation. The Fund, established under Act 1159, aims to provide sustainable financing for sports development, talent identification, athlete welfare, and infrastructure projects including eight planned multipurpose stadia across the country.
Financial literacy advocate Dr Wuaku David Kofi encouraged young people to view entrepreneurship as a tool for solving societal challenges and driving positive change, not merely as a pathway to financial success. He stressed that entrepreneurship is about identifying opportunities and developing sustainable solutions to real-world problems in a technology-driven world.
Dr Wuaku David Kofi, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, urged young people to embrace discipline, innovation and consistent saving as foundations for long-term wealth creation. He stressed that true prosperity includes knowledge, skills, networks and opportunities, and emphasized that poor financial management rather than low earnings often causes financial struggles.
The Acting Director-General of the National Sports Authority said the Ghana Sports Fund could significantly transform sports development over the next five to ten years if properly managed and supported, with stable financing enabling major investments in infrastructure, talent development and technical expertise.
Acting NSA Director General Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah has said that grassroots and community sports development must be central to the Ghana Sports Fund to build a sustainable sports economy and develop future talents. He emphasised that proper structures and processes must be established first, and that Ghana must intentionally invest in young talents from an early age to compete globally.
The Administrator of Ghana's Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, says the Fund aims to support sports development initiatives capable of creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and contributing to the national economy, with a goal of making sports a line item in Ghana's GDP.
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.
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.
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.
Ghana hosted the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra but finished without a gold medal, winning only one silver and four bronze medals. The editorial attributes the poor performance to logistical confusion, athlete dissatisfaction, and weaknesses in the nation's sports administration system.
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.
GCB Bank has donated GH¢5 million to Ghana's national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with bank leadership emphasising football's role in unifying Ghanaians and describing the support as a strategic investment in national pride and Ghana's global image.
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.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has commended GCB Bank PLC for donating GH¢5 million to the Ghana national football team, describing it as the largest support from a financial institution towards Ghanaian sports in recent times and noting it will boost the Black Stars' preparations ahead of upcoming competitions.
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, has reaffirmed the Fund's commitment to providing sustainable financial support for sports development in Ghana. He noted that the Fund's primary mandate is to provide financing, while infrastructure development and implementation will be coordinated through inter-agency and inter-ministerial committees, and that nationwide sports infrastructure development would take time to complete.
Dr David Wuaku, Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, has emphasised the need for sustained investment in young athletes at the grassroots level to secure Ghanaian sports' future. He noted that without deliberate development of younger talent, the country risks losing the next generation of stars, and pointed to inadequate training and competition facilities as barriers despite significant youth talent.
The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, says the Fund's mandate covers all sporting disciplines and recreational facilities for all Ghanaians, not just competitive athletes, and aims to support both emerging and well-developed sports while ensuring balanced growth across the sector.
Stanbic Bank Ghana has given GH¢3 million to the Ministry of Finance to support the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donation is split into two tranches: GH¢1.5 million as a participation fee, and a second GH¢1.5 million conditional on the team advancing to the knockout stage; if they do not qualify, the second tranche will go to charity.
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.