National Sports Authority — government sports oversight body managing Ghana's sports policy, infrastructure, and federation disputes.
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Joy Online
… If you are wondering about the caller, it was Veronica Commey — veteran sports journalist, now Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 24th African Athletics Championships in Accra. …
One phone call. One motorbike. One new life – the week I became the voice of Africa AthleticsThe Chronicle
… The Chronicle believes these developments should serve as a wake-up call for the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the National Sports Authority and all agencies responsible for organising sporting events in the country. …
Editorial: When Ghana Failed Both On And Off The TrackThe Ghanaian Times
… The landmark event, which featured a blend of rugby league action and live music and entertainment, was attended by the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and other sports administrators. …
Maiden RLFG Friday Night Footy lights up Accra …as Panthers edge Tigers in historic clashJoy Online
Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Veronica Commey, has addressed concerns over alleged food shortages at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. …
NSA dismisses claims of food rationing at African Athletics ChampionshipsThe Ghanaian Times
… f world and African athletics.Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, led a high powered government delegation which also had Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams; former Minister of Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye; Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority …
CAA Senior Athletics Championships opens in AccraJoy Online
World Aquatics has rejected attempts by Ghana’s Sports Ministry and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to withdraw recognition of the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA), warning that interference could affect the country’s participation in international competitions. …
World Aquatics warns Ghana Sports Ministry over interference in Swimming FederationThe Ghanaian Times
… The exercise, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and the National Sports Authority (NSA), would take place on May 27 and 28, 2026. …
GBIMC unveils roadmap for June 4 Elective CongressJoy Online
… Mr Assafuah appealed to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, the National Sports Authority, and the Ghana Olympic Committee to urgently provide financial support to facilitate Ghana’s participation in upcoming international tournaments. …
Assafuah calls for urgent gov’t intervention to save Ghana tennisDaily Guide
… pecialized expertise and a broad educational foundation. He thus encouraged Ghanaian students to take advantage of the wonderful educational community at Bryant University, adding that, scholarships will also be offered to them. Director General of the National Sports Authority …
Bryant University Establishes Strategic Partnership With Ghana Ahead Of World Cup Base CampJoy Online
… Also present at the meeting was Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Authority, and the Chief Director of the Ministry of Sports, Wilhemina Asamoah. …
Sports Minister Kofi Adams receives Boris Kodjoe in courtesy call led by Black Star ExperienceThe Acting National Director of Special Olympics Ghana has appealed to the Ministry of Sports and government to invest in the organisation to nurture talents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eight athletes selected from across the 16 regions will represent Ghana at the international Special Olympics Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Acting National Director of Special Olympics Ghana has appealed to the Ministry of Sports and government to invest in the organisation to nurture talents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eight athletes selected from across the 16 regions will represent Ghana at the international Special Olympics Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Sports Authority Director General has called on Ghanaians to back the Black Stars as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Ghana will face England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L. Ghana will play Panama on June 17, England on June 23, and Croatia on June 27.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
TRiBE Culture Fest, in partnership with the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority, will establish viewing centres across all 16 regions of Ghana to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, combining football with culture, entertainment and community engagement through fan parks with giant screens, local food and live entertainment.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's government aims to develop world-class sports infrastructure amid fiscal constraints and rising public debt. Morocco's structured PPPs offer lessons for Ghana in building a sustainable, commercially viable sports ecosystem through partnerships rather than government-led delivery alone.
4 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The President of the African Paralympic Committee has urged Ghanaians to work collectively to promote sports as a national asset, warning that persistent negativity and public disputes within the sports ecosystem undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and corporate sponsorship. He emphasized that corporate sponsorship depends on confidence, visibility, and value creation, and called for stakeholders to consciously package and market Ghanaian sports to demonstrate professionalism and growth potential.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Rugby Football Union organised a one-day inclusive rugby competition on May 30, 2026, at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, bringing together four teams of deaf and hearing athletes. The event, which featured a Deaf Rugby Team established four years ago in Kumasi, used visual communication methods including flags, signals and an interpreter to ensure full participation.
2 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A Joy Online commentator received an urgent call on May 12 from Veronica Commey, Deputy Director General of the National Sports Authority, asking him to provide live commentary for the 24th African Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium with just minutes' notice.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Rugby League Federation Ghana, in collaboration with Starbite and Orijin, successfully staged the first-ever 'Friday Night Footy' under floodlights at the University of Ghana Rugby League field in Accra. The Accra Panthers defeated the Nungua Tigers 12–4 in the main match of the event, which featured rugby league action, live music, and entertainment.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
South African athlete Aiden Smith complained about alleged food rationing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, but Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority Veronica Commey said she has personally inspected athletes' accommodation and confirmed there is plenty of food available.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24th edition of the Confederation of African Athletics Senior Athletics Championship, dubbed 'Accra 2026,' officially opened at the University of Ghana Stadium on Monday with a cultural ceremony. The six-day event features over 1,000 athletes from 49 African countries competing in more than 40 field and track events.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
World Aquatics has warned that Ghana's Sports Ministry and National Sports Authority interference in the Ghana Swimming Association could jeopardize the country's participation in international aquatics events, including the Olympic Games. The dispute arose after the NSA withdrew recognition of the GSA following petitions from swimming clubs, but World Aquatics maintains the GSA as the sole recognized national federation in Ghana.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee has called for urgent government intervention to support the Ghana Tennis Federation with financial assistance for international tournament participation. He warned that without quick support, Ghana risks missing important competitions that provide critical exposure and development for athletes.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Bryant University in Rhode Island has been officially selected by Ghana's national football team as their base camp for the upcoming World Cup, where the team will train and stay during the tournament. The partnership aims to extend beyond athletics to foster educational and economic collaboration between the university and Ghana.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
International actor Boris Kodjoe met with Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams to discuss his company Full Circle Streamline Travel, which plans to offer World Cup travel packages for Ghanaian fans attending the 2026 tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between Ghana's sports sector and private industry in sports tourism.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup Ghana, originally scheduled for May 2026, has been postponed to October 2026 due to tidal activity and coastal erosion at Laboma Beach that rendered the designated venue unsafe and unable to meet technical standards for an international tournament.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A delegation from Bryant University and Rhode Island has visited the Ghana Football Association to establish partnerships ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Bryant University set to serve as the Black Stars' official training camp and base during the tournament.
4 May 2026 · Business & Financial 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 →