United States Embassy

Organization that processes visa applications, recognizes separate Ghanaian entities eligible to apply, and sponsors educational competitions in Ghana.

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June 2026
10 JunDaily Guide
… The competition, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, brought together students from 27 senior high schools across the Greater Accra Region under the theme, “World Cup 2026: When the Whistle Blows, Borders Fade”. …
Accra Girls Wins ACE Spoken Word Competition
9 JunJoy Online
… Iddrisu, the alleged beneficiaries were being sponsored to attend visa interviews at the United States Embassy, raising questions about the source of the funding. …
Gov’t allocating World Cup slots to NDC MPs, party supporters – Habib Iddrisu
May 2026
21 MayJoy Online
… He said organised fans being coordinated by the Ministry were yet to undergo their visa interviews at the United States Embassy, following several positive engagements between the Ministry and the Embassy regarding visa arrangements. …
Sports Minister debunk reports over mass visa denial of national supporters groups

Politics

Sports Ministry denies World Cup visa scandal involvement

The News

Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.

12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Sports Ministry denies World Cup visa scandal involvement
Ghana's Ministry of Sports and Recreation has distanced itself from alleged irregularities in visa arrangements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a Criminal Investigations Department probe will clarify the matter and hold accountable those involved. The Ministry presented documents showing engagement between the National Sports Authority and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest predated ministerial involvement.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to NSA and GTA
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says the US Embassy introduced TRIBE Culture Fest to the National Sports Authority and Ghana Tourism Authority ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup activities. The disclosure addresses a visa controversy involving the private events organisation's collaboration with public institutions.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Sports minister says NSA did not inform him of embassy visa arrangement
Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams says the National Sports Authority did not inform him about any visa arrangements it had reached with the United States Embassy ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid controversy over visa arrangements involving the NSA, Ghana Tourism Authority, and private entity TRIBE Culture Fest.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 10 October

US Embassy recognises NSA, GFA, GTA as separate visa entities
The Sports Minister's aide said the US Embassy recognises the National Sports Authority, Ghana Football Association, and Ghana Tourism Authority as separate entities eligible to submit visa applications. This follows allegations by an Old Tafo MP that more than 30 people were misrepresented to the US Embassy as GTA board members in connection with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Over 30 misrepresented as GTA board members in World Cup visa scandal
MP Vincent Assafuah alleged that more than 30 people were misrepresented as Ghana Tourism Authority board members or affiliates in a document sent to the US Embassy in connection with 2026 FIFA World Cup engagements, despite the authority having about 11 board members. He called for the suspension of the GTA chief executive to allow investigations into the alleged misrepresentation.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

GTA denies collecting visa payments for 2026 World Cup tourism plan
The Ghana Tourism Authority has denied allegations it collected money from applicants for visas under its 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism promotion programme. The Authority said it identified cultural groups, musicians, and industry representatives for the initiative, engaged foreign embassies only for guidance on visa procedures, and stressed it had no authority to issue visas or guarantee approvals.
9 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GTA denies collecting money for World Cup visa opportunities
The Ghana Tourism Authority has denied collecting money from applicants in exchange for visas or visa opportunities linked to its 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism promotion initiative. The Authority said its role was limited to identifying participants, facilitating introductions, and providing guidance on visa application procedures, with decisions on approvals resting exclusively with the United States Embassy and Canadian High Commission.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
GTA CEO denies personal involvement in World Cup visa scandal
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority has denied personal involvement in the sale of visas or collection of money from applicants in exchange for visa opportunities linked to Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup tourism promotion activities. She said the Authority engaged the U.S. Embassy and Canadian High Commission for guidance on visa requirements but had no power to guarantee approvals.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

Minority calls for removal of Sports Minister, GTA CEO
Parliament's Minority Caucus has demanded the immediate dismissal of the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and the Ghana Tourism Authority CEO, citing questions about their institutions' involvement in an alleged World Cup visa facilitation scheme. The caucus alleges that public institutions may have been used to process visa applications linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup activities and has called for a comprehensive investigation.
8 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 10 June

Accra Girls wins maiden ACE Spoken Word Competition
Accra Girls' Senior High School won the Greater Accra edition of the ACE Spoken Word Competition with 86 points, ahead of Ghana Christian International High School (85 points). The competition, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, featured students from 27 senior high schools competing in spoken word performances, a general knowledge quiz, and improvisation.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Accra Girls wins maiden Greater Accra spoken word competition
Accra Girls' Senior High School won the first Greater Accra edition of the ACE Spoken Word Competition with 86 points, ahead of Ghana Christian International High School (85 points) and Forces' Senior High Technical School (77 points). The event, sponsored by the United States Embassy and facilitated by ACE Consult Ltd, involved 27 senior high schools and featured spoken word performances, dramatisations, a general knowledge quiz, and improvisation.
10 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 9 June

Minority claims government allocating World Cup slots to NDC
Deputy Majority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu has accused the government of allocating World Cup travel slots to NDC MPs (two per MP) and constituency supporters (three per constituency) while failing to brief Parliament on Black Stars preparations. He questioned the source of funding for visa interview sponsorships, which cost approximately $185 per person.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

Sports Minister dismisses mass visa denial claims for World Cup supporters
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 →