The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to solving the long-standing financial struggles facing national teams and sporting disciplines through the creation of a National Sports Fund.
The proposed Sports Fund Bill, currently being finalised, aims to establish a sustainable financial framework to support sports infrastructure, athlete welfare, and capacity development across the country.
Speaking to Joy Sports, Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the Bill will soon be laid before Parliament for consideration.
“Efforts are still underway to ensure that the Bill is finalised and then it comes to Parliament for consideration,” he said. “We’ve had concerns about the state of Ghana sports, football, athletics, boxing and the condition of infrastructure and incentives for athletes.”
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the initiative is designed to provide a long-term solution to the country’s inconsistent sports financing, allowing Ghana to invest adequately in athletes and facilities.
“My belief is that this Bill will generate significant resources that enable us to invest in sports in a manner that yields the outcomes we want,” he noted. “We cannot expect to perform at the highest level globally when we are not investing what we should.”
A draft of the Bill, shared on October 10, 2025, identifies 14 potential funding sources, including Parliamentary allocations, sports lotteries, sponsorships, international grants, and taxes from sports betting companies.
Other revenue streams will include gate proceeds, athlete transfer fees (domestic and international), sponsorship deals, international federation support, and a percentage of earnings from competitions and sports vendors.
If passed, the National Sports Fund could mark a turning point for Ghanaian sports ensuring consistent funding and helping the nation’s athletes and teams compete more effectively on the global stage.
