Minister for Government Communications and MP for Abura Asebu-Kwamankese, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to passing the proposed Sports Fund Bill into law to enhance sports development in Ghana.
In an interview with Joy Sports, Kwakye Ofosu stated that work is ongoing to finalise the draft legislation before it is presented to Parliament.
“Efforts are still underway to ensure that the Bill is finalised and then it comes to Parliament for consideration,” he said.
He highlighted concerns about the state of Ghanaian sports, including football, athletics, and boxing, particularly regarding infrastructure and incentive packages for athletes.
“The proposed fund will serve as a game-changer for sports financing in the country. 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 because we cannot expect to perform at the highest level globally when we are not investing what we should,” Kwakye Ofosu added.
A draft version of the Bill, shared on October 10, 2025, outlines 14 potential funding sources, including parliamentary allocations, sports lotteries, sponsorships, grants, and taxes from sports betting companies. Additional funding is expected from gate proceeds, athlete transfer fees, sponsorship deals, contributions from international federations, and revenue shares from competitions and commercial sports vendors.
Once passed, the Sports Fund Bill aims to establish a sustainable financing framework to support sports infrastructure, capacity building, and athlete welfare across Ghana.
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