The Ghana Sports Fund has begun consultations with more than 20 sports federations as it works towards a more predictable and sustainable system for financing sport in Ghana.
The meeting took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the VIP Room of the Accra Sports Stadium. It was led by the Fund’s Administrator, Dr. David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, and his deputy, Simon Appiah Junior.
The discussions covered operational challenges, grassroots development and the process for applying for financial support. The Ghana Karate Federation and Ghana Rugby were among the organisations involved.
The engagement is part of the implementation of the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), which aims to replace emergency funding arrangements with a structured approach to sports financing.
Federations and associations in good standing with the National Sports Authority are eligible to apply for assistance through the Fund’s Administrator. However, meeting the eligibility requirement does not guarantee funding, with each application required to satisfy the relevant criteria and pass through the established assessment process.
Dr. Wuaku said investment, accountability and collaboration would be central to building a stronger sporting sector.
“Talent alone cannot build a sporting nation. It takes investment, discipline, accountability and a shared commitment to turn potential into performance.
“As Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, I consider this engagement an important opportunity to strengthen our partnership and establish a clear, practical path towards sustainable sports financing in Ghana.
“Our responsibility goes beyond mobilising resources. We must ensure that funding translates into improved athlete development, stronger federations, better sports infrastructure and measurable national achievements.
“Today, I want us to move beyond discussing challenges and focus on the solutions, commitments and actions needed to advance Ghanaian sports.”
The Administrator also referred to the legal basis for the Fund and its responsibility to provide sustainable financing for sports development while ensuring transparency in the mobilisation and management of resources.
Section 2 of the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), lists sustainable funding for sports development and sport for development among the Fund’s objectives. Section 27(b) names federations and associations in good standing with the National Sports Authority as eligible beneficiaries, while Section 28(1) allows eligible applicants to seek support through the Administrator.
Dr. Wuaku called on federations to take greater ownership of their development plans by setting clear priorities, producing realistic budgets and submitting proposals with measurable targets.
He urged them to focus on grassroots development, talent identification, coaching, athlete welfare and competitive readiness, while improving governance and financial reporting. Federations must also show how proposed spending would enhance sporting outcomes and provide value for money.
The Fund identified several potential sources of finance, including regular government budget allocations from 2027, a dedicated 10 per cent share of Gaming Commission revenue, corporate contributions supported by Ghana Revenue Authority tax credits, and public fundraising through a USSD shortcode.
The measures are intended to widen the Fund’s resource base and increase private-sector involvement. Dr. Wuaku said success would depend not only on the money raised but on how effectively it was managed and the results achieved.
“My message is simple: come prepared, plan strategically and demonstrate what your proposals can achieve.”
Federations were asked to confirm their eligibility, rank their most urgent needs, prepare credible proposals and strengthen internal accountability. They were also encouraged to seek sponsorship and partnerships with corporate organisations, private investors and other development partners.
The Ghana Sports Fund said the consultations should clarify the responsibilities of both the Fund and the federations, supporting a more accountable, results-driven framework for athlete development, administration, infrastructure and opportunities across Ghana’s sporting disciplines.
