President John Mahama has urged corporate Ghana to support the newly established Ghana Sports Fund, emphasizing its role in driving the nation’s sporting ambitions.
Speaking during a meeting with private sector leaders, Mahama highlighted the economic potential of sports and the importance of sustained investment in the sector.
“Sports today influences global markets, stories and media rights, youth employment, the creative industry, and investment flows. Our National Football Team, Black Stars, is preparing for its first FIFA World Cup appearance. Our Women’s Soccer team, the Black Queens, heads into continental competition with renewed credibility,” he said.
Mahama explained that the Ghana Sports Fund, enacted into law in late 2025, provides a transparent framework to support grassroots development, school sports, athlete welfare, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term talent pathways.
“We’ve therefore established the Ghana Sports Fund, a transparent financing framework for grassroots development, school sports, athlete welfare, infrastructure modernisation, and long-term talent pathways.
“No country achieves sporting excellence without deliberate funding systems. I invite corporate Ghana to view this, not as charity, but as a partnership in national development.”
In a show of solidarity, several Members of Parliament have pledged to contribute their monthly salaries to the fund.
