Ghana’s real sporting crisis lies beyond the pitch

A dedicated Sports Infrastructure Fund supported by a percentage of international football revenue, government investment, corporate sponsorship, and public-private partnerships would provide a sustainable solution instead of another temporary fix.

Since Ghana qualified for its first FIFA World Cup in 2006, the country has benefited from prize money, sponsorships, broadcasting revenue, and increased investment in football.

The OECD (2020) also identifies infrastructure investment as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and national development.