2026 World Cup: Gov’t inugagrates committee to steer Ghana’s preparation

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has officially launched a committee to oversee Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the Black Stars’ successful qualification.

The committee’s scope extends beyond football, seeking to harness the tournament as a platform for cultural, economic, and diplomatic advancement.

Its Terms of Reference outline responsibilities that include managing “all necessary financial, administrative, operational, logistical and regulatory arrangements required for the preparation, participation and desired performance of the Black Stars,” while promoting Ghana’s profile through trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and bilateral initiatives.

Among its primary objectives are ensuring nationwide engagement, enhancing the team’s competitiveness, highlighting tourism and investment opportunities, strengthening international relations, and directing sports-related investments into the country.

The committee’s duties will cover fundraising and sponsorships, team preparation, training camps, international friendlies, media campaigns, trade missions, and cultural promotions. It will collaborate closely with government agencies and private-sector partners to mobilize resources and support.

• Committee Leadership and Membership

The committee is chaired by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, and includes senior officials from key government bodies:

• Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah – Chief Director, Ministry of Sports and Recreation
• Mrs. Sarpomaa Dodoo – Director, Americas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Alhaji Abubakari Wayo (PhD) – Chief Director, Office of the President
• Solomon Mensah Tetteh – Director, RSIM, Ministry of the Interior
• Ms. Juliana Boateng – Budget Analyst, Ministry of Finance
• Ms. Joyce Akpalaaya Ajongbah – Director, Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts
• Mrs. Emma Ofori Agyemang – Chief Director, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment

Additional representation comes from the Ghana Football Association and private-sector stakeholders.

The committee will remain active until three months after the World Cup, tasked with delivering a detailed World Cup roadmap, periodic activity reports, and a final report to Cabinet. Its mandate is to ensure that Ghana maximizes both on-field success and broader off-field benefits from the tournament.