On September 23, 2025, Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Iddie Adams confirmed that the cabinet has greenlit the creation of the fund.
The proposal targets financial challenges faced by various sports associations, including football, athletics, and lesser-funded disciplines like weightlifting.
The fund set to provide sustainable financing for talent development, infrastructure upgrades, and support for under-resourced sports disciplines.
Adams emphasized that the fund will ensure “sustainable and transparent financing” for Ghanaian sports, with a bill currently being drafted for parliamentary submission. He lobbied both sides of Parliament to expedite its passage into law.
Budget Allocation for Establishment (March 2025): In a foundational step, Ghana’s Parliament approved GH¢65,899,456 (approximately $4.2 million USD at current rates) on March 27, 2025, for broader sports development.
This includes seed funding specifically earmarked for launching the National Sports Fund, alongside initiatives like developing a new sports policy and rehabilitating stadiums.
The allocation, moved by Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza, highlights a focus on youth engagement and facility maintenance to nurture aspiring athletes.
Funding Sources and Proposed Levy (October 2025):As of today (October 7, 2025), the Ministry of Youth and Sports is defending a proposed Sports Development Fund Levy before Parliament.
This levy is positioned as the fund’s primary revenue stream, drawing from sources like sports betting revenues, national lottery proceeds, corporate sponsorships, and tourism levies.
The ministry argues it’s crucial for bolstering underdeveloped areas of sports nationwide.
Earlier statements from Minister Adams in March 2025 reiterated the NDC’s commitment to channeling these revenues directly into sports infrastructure and local leagues, including expanding broadcasting rights for monetization.
This fund addresses long-standing issues, such as the Black Queens (women’s national football team) struggling with resources for international assignments.
It also aligns with corporate efforts, like the Ghana Football Association’s Retired Footballers Endowment Fund, but goes further by creating a government-backed national mechanism.
The fund’s rollout could mark a pivotal investment in Ghana’s sports ecosystem, potentially elevating the nation on the continental stage. Updates are expected as the bill progresses through Parliament—stay tuned for legislative outcomes.
