The Ghana Sports Fund has met more than 20 sports federations to discuss operational challenges, grassroots priorities and the process for applying for financial support.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the VIP Room of the Accra Sports Stadium, was led by the Fund’s Administrator, Dr David Kofi Mawuvi Wuaku, and his deputy, Simon Appiah Junior.
Representatives of the Ghana Karate Federation and Ghana Rugby were among those attending the engagement, which focused on the development of sports beyond football.
The discussions form part of the implementation of the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159). The legislation is intended to create a structured and sustainable system for financing sport, replacing emergency funding arrangements with a more predictable approach.
Federations were briefed on eligibility requirements, application procedures and their responsibilities when seeking assistance from the Fund.
Under the Act, federations and associations in good standing with the National Sports Authority can apply for support through the Fund’s Administrator. However, meeting the eligibility requirement does not guarantee funding, with each application required to satisfy the relevant conditions and pass through the established assessment process.
Addressing the stakeholders, Dr Wuaku said investment, accountability and collaboration would be essential to developing Ghana’s 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.”
Dr Wuaku also outlined the legal basis for the Fund, including its responsibility to provide sustainable financing for sports development and sport for development, while promoting 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. The Act also seeks to improve transparency and accountability in sports financing.
Section 27(b) names federations and associations in good standing with the National Sports Authority as eligible beneficiaries. Section 28(1) states that eligible applicants may apply for support through the Administrator.
Dr Wuaku called on federations to take greater responsibility for their development programmes by setting clear priorities, producing realistic budgets and submitting proposals backed by measurable targets.
He also urged them to focus on grassroots development, talent identification, coaching, athlete welfare and competitive readiness, while improving their governance arrangements and financial reporting systems.
