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Ghana Sports Fund

Ghana Sports Fund — government organization established to provide sustainable financing for grassroots sports development, talent identification, infrastructure, and nationwide sports transformation.

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In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, has reiterated the Fund’s commitment to providing sustainable financial support for sports development in Ghana, stressing the need to integrate sports into the country’s broader national development agenda.

    Ghana Sports Fund to drive sustainable financing for sports development — Dr David Wuaku
  3. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, has emphasised the importance of nurturing young sporting talent at the grassroots level to secure the future of Ghanaian sports.

    Ghana Sports Fund to prioritise grassroots talent development — Dr David Wuaku
  4. Joy Online

    The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Wuaku, has reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting all sporting disciplines across Ghana, while also ensuring access to recreational facilities for the wider public.

    Ghana Sports Fund to support all sporting disciplines and recreational facilities — Dr David Wuaku
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Mr Asomaning noted that although the second tranche is earmarked for charity in the event of the team’s elimination, the bank would not oppose any decision by the team to redirect the funds to the Ghana Sports Fund.

    Stanbic Bank donates GH¢3m to support Black Stars
  6. April 2026
  7. 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

Yesterday

  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.

    11 hours ago · 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

Sunday 28 June

  1. Ghana Sports Fund head urges patience after Black Stars Croatia loss

    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.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Sports Fund chief backs Black Stars against Panama

    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.

    17 June 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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana Sports Fund seeks investors for infrastructure and talent development

    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.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Dr Wuaku urges youth to pursue entrepreneurship for innovation

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Sports Fund administrator advises youth on wealth through discipline and savings

    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.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund could transform sports within five to ten years

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Grassroots sports development critical to Ghana Sports Fund

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund aims to boost economy through development initiatives

    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.

    20 May 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

  4. Ghana finishes African Athletics Championship without gold medal

    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.

    19 May 2026 · The Chronicle

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. GCB Bank donates GH¢5 million to Black Stars for World Cup

    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.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. Sports Minister praises GCB Bank's GH¢5m Black Stars donation

    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.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana Sports Fund commits to sustainable sports financing

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana Sports Fund to prioritise grassroots talent development

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana Sports Fund to support all sporting disciplines nationwide

    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.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Stanbic Bank donates GH¢3m to support Black Stars

    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.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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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