The Government of Ghana has allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation in the 2027 Budget to support sports development, infrastructure projects and athlete welfare across the country.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday.
"We have allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sports and the people who participate in it," Dr Forson told Parliament.
The funding is expected to finance a wide range of initiatives aimed at strengthening Ghana's sporting ecosystem, including investment in sports infrastructure, grassroots development and programmes designed to nurture young talent.
Among the government's flagship projects is the construction of 10 multipurpose sports stadia in underserved regions. The proposed facilities will have seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000, providing modern venues to promote sports development nationwide.
The budget also outlines plans to complete the National Sports Policy and its implementation framework, finalise regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), and review the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934) to strengthen governance within the sector.
In addition, the government intends to expand structured school and grassroots sports programmes to improve talent identification and create sustainable pathways for young athletes to progress to the highest level.
Preparations for Ghana's hosting of the 2027 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations also form part of the government's agenda, with the tournament expected to generate economic benefits for the tourism, hospitality and transport sectors.
While the GH¢782 million allocation represents the ministry's proposed budget for the 2027 fiscal year, the government is yet to provide a detailed breakdown of how the funds will be distributed across infrastructure projects, national teams, athlete welfare, grassroots development and sporting competitions.
