Also known as: National Sports Authority (Bono Region)
National Sports Authority — Ghana's government sports body implementing grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games and infrastructure rehabilitation programmes.
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We don’t determine travel schedules for athletes – Sports Ministry responds to Ghana’s 4x100m relay teamThe National Sports Authority's Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee has engaged the media to gather input on implementing the Constituency Games, which aim to provide youth across Ghana with opportunities to participate in organised sports and support grassroots talent identification at community level.
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The National Sports Authority's Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee has engaged the media to gather input on implementing the Constituency Games, which aim to provide youth across Ghana with opportunities to participate in organised sports and support grassroots talent identification at community level.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The 2026 Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has been officially launched, scheduled for October 10 at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The event will feature 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre categories, with registration set at GH¢100.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi is undertaking renovations to regain its CAF international certification, which was withdrawn due to infrastructure shortfalls. Work is focused on pitch restoration, dressing rooms, spectator safety, and media facilities to meet CAF Category 4 standards, pending funding release and an upcoming inspection.
21 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 600 pairs of footwear, 1,520 shirts, 2,120 sports equipment and two motorcycles to support the National Sports Authority's Constituency Games initiative. The donation aligns with efforts to build a structured system for developing and projecting sporting talent.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and Ghana Gas Company for the redevelopment of the long-abandoned Bolgatanga Sports Stadium, which has remained incomplete for over five decades despite a perimeter wall being constructed. The effort aims to provide the region with a standard sports facility for youth development and competitive sporting events.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Taekwondo Federation plans to roll out a new awareness campaign next month in Kumasi to develop the sport nationally and nurture a new generation of performers. The initiative, approved by the Ghana Education Service and Ghana National Association of Private Schools, will target school children and later expand to the four most deprived regions.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 peace T-shirts to the National Sports Authority to support grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games. Officials said the initiative aims to ensure no child is excluded from sports opportunities due to location or background.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 2,120 sports essentials—including 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 T-shirts—to the National Sports Authority to support grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's National Sports Authority Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah acknowledged that sporting authorities failed to adequately support athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the nation won two medals. He cited logistical shortfalls including boxers sharing equipment and called for better engagement with athletes and coaches rather than imposing decisions on them.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has donated 2,120 sports items comprising 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 T-shirts to the National Sports Authority to support the upcoming Constituency Games and grassroots sports development. Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was among sporting leaders present at the donation ceremony on August 18, 2026.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Sports Authority has inaugurated a five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee to strengthen funding and find sustainable financing for sports development, including implementation of a proposed $30 million National Sports Revival and Podium Investment Programme covering infrastructure, talent mapping, elite athlete preparation, coaching, sports science, and anti-doping.
18 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department says it is ready to partner with PRURide to make Accra a model city for safe commercial riding, emphasizing safety and dignity for cyclists. The 2026 PRURide launch brought together stakeholders including the Ghana Cycling Federation, Ghana Police Service, and the University of Ghana to support a safer and greener environment for cyclists on Accra's roads.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chair of the National Sports Authority's Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee says the proposed Constituency Games will be a key pillar of President Mahama's Reset Ghana sports agenda, bringing organised sport and talent development opportunities to communities beyond major cities. The Office of the President has backed the programme and asked the Ministry of Sports to coordinate its rollout.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Ghanaian drivers—Jihad (senior) and juniors Kloe and Ezra—will represent Ghana at the Karting Africa Championship Series launch in Benguela, Angola on October 10 and 11, marking the country's first official international karting competition outside Ghana.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Sports Authority has inaugurated a five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee, with the board chairman stating that traditional state funding alone cannot support youth empowerment, modern sports infrastructure, and sustained athletic excellence; the committee aims to diversify revenue streams and cultivate partnerships with the private sector and international development agencies.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NSA Director General says Baba Yara Stadium will be ready for the first game of the 2026/27 Ghana football season, with the 2026/27 Ghana Premier League season set to kick off the weekend of September 4–7, 2026. The pitch is responding to treatment and rehabilitation is on course, though the NSA plans to acquire modern turf maintenance equipment.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
BRÜHM Ghana held a Legends Dinner to honour five Ghanaian footballers—Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday, Mohammed Ahmed 'Polo,' Nii Odartey Lamptey and Daniel Quaye—for their contributions to Ghana football, celebrating their Africa Cup of Nations triumphs, continental club championships, FIFA youth success, and World Cup representation.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
SWAG, founded in 1968, celebrated its 58th anniversary on Monday, reflecting on nearly six decades of sports journalism and advocacy while pledging commitment to equipping emerging sports journalists with skills to thrive in a digital landscape.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
BRÜHM, a home appliance and consumer electronics brand, recognised five former Ghana internationals — Rev. Osei Kofi, Ibrahim Sunday, Mohammed Ahmed "Polo", Nii Odartey Lamptey, and Dan Quaye — during a dinner on 31 July 2026, honouring their achievements in African and FIFA competitions. Each recipient received a commemorative citation, BRÜHM television, and refrigerator.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
About 30 boxing stakeholders and GBA delegates have petitioned for an Extraordinary Congress to appoint a five-member Elections Committee to oversee election of a substantive Executive Board, proposing August 11 for the meeting. The petition follows concerns that the interim management committee, established after two boxer deaths, has overstayed its mandate and delayed handing over power.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's High Court has ruled in favour of the National Sports Authority and National Paralympic Committee Ghana in a long-running legal battle over amputee football governance, dismissing the Ghana Amputee Football Federation's claims and awarding GH¢60,000 in costs to each defendant institution.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II unveiled the Ga Mantse Tennis Open at the Ga Mantse Palace, a premier sporting event scheduled for August 2026 that will feature Ghana's professional male and female tennis athletes competing for championship honours and national ranking points. The tournament aims to foster community unity, drive youth development, and promote sports tourism as part of the Homowo Festival celebrations.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Hoops for All Youth Camp concluded on July 19, 2026, after three days of training, mentorship, and competition for 50 young basketball players aged 7–20 at the SSNIT Basketball Court in Sunyani. The camp, organised by Xcel Basketball Academy in partnership with the Ghana Basketball Association and other bodies, provided participants with tactical sessions, officiating clinics, media training, and exposure to Ghana's leading basketball professionals.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Electricity Company of Ghana and the Power Tennis Club have inaugurated a renovated tennis court in Accra to promote sports development and community engagement. The facility, originally built in 1994, was upgraded through contributions from the club's executives, patrons, and donors.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Frederick Lartey Otu was re-elected for a consecutive third term as Ghana Taekwondo Federation president at the federation's Elective Congress held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, polling 16 votes to Charles Tsibo Cromwell's 11. Maxwell Theodore Alornyo won the Vice President position with 14 votes.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Sports Authority Director General warns that the Accra Sports Stadium is not currently fit to host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations unless urgent rehabilitation begins immediately and funding is secured. Ghana will stage the tournament for the second time, with 12 teams competing and the top four qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
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 →