Also known as: MoSR
Government agency overseeing Ghana's sports sector, managing World Cup ticket support, athlete welfare, and sports infrastructure development.
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The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has confirmed that its ticket assistance program has expired after the group stages; therefore, Ghanaian supporters will not receive free tickets from the government for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage. …
2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry’s ticket assistance scheme ends as fans now need to buy own tickets for knockout stagesJoy Online
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has explicitly ruled out the utilisation of public funds to facilitate the travel of football fans to the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
No state funding for World Cup fans – Sports MinistryThe Chronicle
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has dismissed claims that the government intends to use public funds to sponsor Ghanaian supporters to attend the upcoming FIFA World Cup, describing such reports as a deliberate distortion of facts. …
Gov’t Rejects Claims Of Using State Funds To Fly Supporters To World CupDaily Guide
… ddrisu The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has called on Parliament to scrutinise government expenditure and preparations relating to the Black Stars’ participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, citing a lack of transparency from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation …
Parliament Urged To Scrutinise Black Stars World Cup SpendingThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to attend Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 but have been unable to obtain tickets …
Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fansThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to attend Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 but have been unable to obtain tickets …
Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fansThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement, the Ghana High Commission in Canada said it had been directed by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to collect details of Ghanaians in Canada who want to attend Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 but have been unable to obtain tickets …
Govt begins ticket drive for diaspora fansJoy Online
… Dora Francis Edu-Buandoh, the mission said it had received instructions from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to compile a database of interested Ghanaian supporters ahead of the fixture scheduled for June 17, 2026. …
Ghana High Commission in Canada seeks details of fans needing World Cup tickets for Ghana-Panama clashJoy Online
… Sports Infrastructure a Key Priority Dr Wuaku identified sports infrastructure as one of the Fund’s immediate priorities, revealing that the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, plans to construct eight multipurpose stadia across the country. …
Ghana Sports Fund courts investors to drive sports infrastructure and talent developmentJoy Online
Key stakeholders in Swimming have called on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the National Sports Authority to urgently intervene and resolve the ongoing issues affecting the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA). …
Stakeholders demand urgent intervention in Ghana Swimming Association crisisGhana's Ministry of Sports confirmed that its ticket assistance program expired after the group stage, meaning fans must now buy their own tickets for the knockout round where Ghana faces Colombia. The government had allocated 948, 1,000, and 974 tickets respectively for Ghana's group matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports confirmed that its ticket assistance program expired after the group stage, meaning fans must now buy their own tickets for the knockout round where Ghana faces Colombia. The government had allocated 948, 1,000, and 974 tickets respectively for Ghana's group matches against Panama, England, and Croatia.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has stated that public funds will not be used to support football fans travelling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing high costs (estimated at $11,000 per person) and the need to prioritise domestic development under current economic conditions.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Sports and Recreation dismissed claims that the government intends to use public funds to sponsor Ghanaian supporters to attend the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that President Mahama and the Sports Minister have ruled out taxpayer funding for such trips. The government cited the high cost (estimated at about $11,000 per supporter) and the need to channel limited resources into economic development and sports infrastructure, and said it has instead adopted a private sector-led approach to support Ghana's World Cup participation.
19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The First Deputy Minority Whip has called on Parliament to scrutinise government expenditure on the Black Stars' World Cup participation, citing lack of transparency from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. He stated Parliament had not been briefed on the team's budget, camping arrangements, and preparations, and alleged the Ghana Supporters Union had been allocated 90 visa slots despite earlier assurances that no supporters would be sponsored.
11 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The government has begun collecting details from Ghanaians abroad who want to attend Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17 but lack tickets. The government secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaians living abroad to ensure strong support for the Black Stars during the tournament.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians abroad secure tickets to support the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Ghana High Commission in Canada is collecting details from diaspora supporters interested in attending Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The government has begun efforts to help Ghanaians abroad secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Ghana High Commission in Canada collecting details from diaspora supporters interested in attending Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17. The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has secured 1,000 World Cup tickets for Ghanaians living abroad to ensure a strong national presence at match venues.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's High Commission in Canada is asking Ghanaian residents without access to World Cup match tickets for the Ghana-Panama clash on June 17, 2026, in Toronto to submit their names and email addresses by June 10, 2026, for possible government assistance in obtaining tickets.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Stakeholders in swimming have called on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the National Sports Authority to urgently resolve ongoing issues affecting the Ghana Swimming Association. The continued impasse is affecting athletes and international competition preparations, with concerns including the executive's failure to present audited financial accounts and its continued administration without a valid mandate since June 2025.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Swimming Stakeholders Connect has called for legitimate governance structures and constitutional elections within the Ghana Swimming Association, citing ongoing disputes over federation leadership that are affecting athletes and international standing. The group is calling for an independent Interim Management Committee to address accountability and conduct free and fair elections.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams said no travel and tour agency has been contracted for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and denied reports that 400 fans and officials were denied US visas, stating that supporters and officials have yet to report to the Embassy for visa interviews and are being processed through a structured coordination process.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams denied reports that members of national supporters groups have suffered mass visa denials ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating that organized fans coordinated by the Ministry have not yet undergone visa interviews at the US Embassy following positive engagements on visa arrangements.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Football Association leadership and Sports Ministry officials held a national interdenominational thanksgiving and prayer service in Accra on May 17, 2026, seeking divine guidance for the Black Stars' participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted in North America.
19 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has criticised the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for submitting a GH¢35.8 million expenditure claim for 6,000 police officers deployed during the 2023 African Games without supporting documentation, and separately questioned a GH¢455,000 hostel accommodation bill lacking justification.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge, has qualified for the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico (November 13–22), joining six other African nations among 24 participating teams. The Ghana Football Association, National Amputee Football Association of Ghana, and Ministry of Sports and Recreation have pledged support, with Gold Fields Ghana Limited contributing to the team's preparations.
13 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee announced that elections to choose a substantive Executive Board for the Ghana Boxing Authority will be held on June 4 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Candidates for presidency, vice president positions, treasurer, and executive board member roles must submit nomination forms by May 19.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe has commended the government of Ghana for providing resources to host the 24th Confederation of African Athletics African Senior Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon, emphasizing that political support from the highest level is critical for organizing such events.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, finishing second in 38.09 seconds and marking their fourth consecutive appearance at the global event. Following public concerns from athletes about preparation and travel arrangements, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation clarified that travel schedules and preparation timelines are determined by sports federations and international competition requirements, not the Ministry itself.
5 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second in the second-round qualifiers at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds. The team's improved baton exchanges and execution secured one of the available qualification slots.
5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana, but raised concerns about travel and preparation. The Sports Ministry responded that arrival timelines and competition schedules are determined by federation engagements and international protocols, not by the Ministry.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the country's fourth consecutive appearance. The team's qualification was overshadowed by their complaints about inadequate support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, prompting Ghana Athletics president to pledge improvements.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Hoshii International has been unveiled as a major sponsor for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with the company's X1 Energy Drink to be the exclusive energy drink provider for athletes during the games scheduled to commence from May 12.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams welcomed newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz with a traditional fugu presentation, marking his cultural integration into Ghana. Queiroz, who arrived Wednesday, has signed a four-month contract to coach through the FIFA World Cup.
24 April 2026 · Daily Guide →