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Samson Deen

Also known as: Mr. Samson Deen · Mr. Deen · NPC President Samson Deen · President Samson Deen · Mr Samson Deen · Mr Deen

Samson Deen — President of Ghana's National Paralympic Committee, preparing team for 2026 Amputee World Cup in Mexico.

2026-05-222026-10-29

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … We won the medals for President Samson Deen for his ‘Mount the Podium Agenda’ set in 2025, which calls for discipline and hard work.” The latest achievement adds to Ghana’s growing medal success at the African Open Championships and highlights the determination of Ghanaian para a …

    Ghana’s Tahiru Haruna powers to bronze at Oran 2026, crowned Africa’s number one
  3. Joy Online

    … Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe expressed gratitude for the support received throughout his journey, particularly acknowledging the leadership and encouragement of African Paralympic Committee President, Samson Deen. …

    Ghana’s Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe wins bronze at Oran World Para Powerlifting 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Samson Deen sponsors Para Powerlifting team for African Championship qualification campaign The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) has officially launched Ghana’s qualification journey towards the 2028 Summer Paralympics as the national Para Powerlifting Team depa …

    Samson Deen sponsors Para Powerlifting team for African Championship qualification campaign

Saturday 24 October

  1. Stonebwoy donates GHS100,000 to Ghana's amputee football team

    Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy donated GHS100,000 to the Ghana Amputee Football National Team, the Black Challenge, ahead of their participation in the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, visiting their training session to motivate the players and calling for increased financial support for the team.

    24 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. Ghana confident of winning 2026 Amputee Football World Cup

    Ghana National Paralympic Committee president Samson Deen says the Black Challenge, reigning African champions, will win the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, where they face Angola, Colombia and Iraq in Group D.

    16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Ghana unveils squad for 2026 Amputee World Cup in Mexico

    The Ghana Paralympic Committee has officially unveiled the Black Challenge squad for the 2026 Amputee World Cup in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams, and Gold Fields pledged $500,000 to support the team, with $250,000 directed towards World Cup preparations.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Political infighting undermining Ghana's sports investment and development

    The National Paralympic Committee President has warned that political tensions within sports administration are discouraging sponsors and threatening sector growth, calling for a broad-based forum of political leaders, sports administrators, and stakeholders to address disputes and chart a common path forward.

    22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana submits 20-player squad for 2026 Amputee Football World Cup

    The Ghana Paralympic Committee has submitted a provisional 20-player camping squad to the Sports Minister for the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup, scheduled for Mexico from November 13 to 22. The committee is seeking government support for travel documentation, accommodation, and logistics ahead of the tournament.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Ghana's Constituency Games initiative remains under development

    Ghana's proposed Constituency Games, intended to create a structured pathway for young athletes from community-level competition to regional and national championships, remain a work in progress, according to Sports Minister Kofi Adams. The initiative aims to identify and develop talent in football, athletics, boxing and para-sports, while also training young people in coaching, officiating and sports media, though consultations continue on access and inclusion for athletes outside Accra.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ghana's sports authority dissolved amid Constituency Games rollout

    The Presidency dissolved the National Sports Authority Board on 2 September 2026, less than nine months after its inauguration, creating uncertainty around the Authority's grassroots-development mandate and the proposed Constituency Games initiative. An opinion piece argues the incoming board must preserve useful prior work and institutional continuity rather than starting from scratch.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Sports Act requires Olympic, Paralympic seats on new NSA board

    President Mahama dissolved the NSA governing board on 2 September; the Sports Act, 2016 mandates that any new board include one representative each from the Ghana Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee, though the Act does not guarantee current office-holders will be reappointed.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. President Mahama dissolves NSA board with immediate effect

    President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the governing board of the National Sports Authority, chaired by Dr Fred Awaah, with immediate effect. The affected board and eight others will be reconstituted in due course.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ghana netball team faces Côte d'Ivoire in September friendly

    Ghana's Golden Maidens will play a two-day international friendly against Côte d'Ivoire at Accra Sports Stadium on September 10–11, with senior government and sports officials in attendance.

    1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. NPC Ghana congratulates Farida Iddriss on continental swimming role

    The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana has congratulated Ms Farida Iddriss on her appointment as Secretary-General of Africa Aquatics Zone II. NPC Ghana President Samson Deen described the achievement as a proud moment for Ghana and recognition of her dedication to sports development and para swimming.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Ghana's Paralympic committee begins LA28 preparations

    Ghana's National Paralympic Committee has begun detailed preparations for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, attending the LA28 National Paralympic Committee Open Days to examine issues including entry documentation, accommodation, accessibility, transport, ticketing, and ceremonies. NPC Ghana President Samson Deen urged African Paralympic bodies to plan every aspect of an athlete's journey well before the Games.

    30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. NSA consults stakeholders on nationwide Constituency Games

    The National Sports Authority has begun engaging stakeholders ahead of the Constituency Games, scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027 across all 276 constituencies for participants aged 15–35. The initiative aims to create pathways for young talent development while promoting national unity and grassroots sports development.

    24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 22 August

  1. NSA invites media input on Constituency Games rollout

    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.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates sports equipment to NSA Games

    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 →

  2. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates 2,120 items for Constituency Games

    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 →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates sports items for Constituency Games

    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 →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ghana-Anhui Chamber donates 2,120 items for constituency games

    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 →

  2. NSA establishes Resource Mobilisation Committee for sports funding

    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 →

Monday 17 August

  1. Constituency Games to expand sports across Ghana communities

    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 →

Saturday 15 August

  1. NSA inaugurates committee to diversify Ghana sports funding

    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 →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Ghana para-powerlifters compete in Russia ahead of LA28

    Ghana's three para-powerlifting athletes are competing at the 2026 International Para Powerlifting Competition in Russia as part of the National Paralympic Committee's 'Target the Podium' Initiative, which aims to prepare Ghanaian para-athletes for medal contention at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

  1. High Court settles 13-year amputee football governance dispute in Ghana

    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 →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ghana announces medal bonuses for para athletes at Glasgow 2026

    The National Paralympic Committee president has announced cash rewards for Ghanaian para athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: £3,000 for gold, £2,000 for silver, and £1,000 for bronze. The incentive scheme aims to motivate athletes and recognise their efforts on the international stage.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. NPC Ghana deploys four media officers for Glasgow 2026 Paralympics

    The National Paralympic Committee Ghana has deployed four accredited media officers to provide coverage of Team Ghana at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The officers will produce reports, photographs, videos, and interviews throughout the Games while gaining professional experience in international sports journalism and Paralympic communications.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 9 July

  1. EEZZY Group Foundation gives GH₵800,000 to Team Ghana

    The EEZZY Group Foundation has presented GH₵800,000 to support Team Ghana's participation in the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. Ghana will be represented by a 40-member athlete contingent competing in nine sporting disciplines.

    9 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. EEZZY Group Foundation pledges GHS 800,000 for Team Ghana's 2026 campaign

    The EEZZY Group Foundation has announced an GHS 800,000 sponsorship package to support Team Ghana's preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, funding the team's international pre-Games training camp, athlete preparation and final build-up. The Ghana Paralympic Committee President stressed that corporate sponsorship depends on sporting institutions demonstrating professionalism, transparency and accountability rather than individual athletes making public appeals.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Promise Aheto becomes first Ghanaian para swimmer at Commonwealth Games

    Ghana achieved a historic milestone as athlete Promise Aheto qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in para swimming, the first Ghanaian to do so, following strong performances at the World Para Swimming Series in Australia. The Africa Paralympic Committee President praised the leadership of Farida Iddriss, president of Ghana's para sports association, for enabling the achievement.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. NPC Ghana unveils five para-athletes for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Ghana's National Paralympic Committee has officially announced its five-strong para-athlete contingent for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in July–August 2026, competing across Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, and Para Swimming. NPC President Samson Deen declared the team "medal contenders" capable of making history for Ghana on the world's biggest sporting stages.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Samson Deen calls for unity to transform sports, attract investment

    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 →

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