Stories and facts

The National Sports Authority (NSA) is Ghana’s main government body responsible for promoting and managing sports nationwide.

Established in 1952 and restructured over the years, it now operates under the Ministry of Youth and Sports with a mandate to develop both amateur and professional sports, manage national facilities, and coordinate with various sports associations.

Despite its broad responsibilities, the NSA faces challenges such as inadequate funding, poor facility maintenance, and limited support for lesser-known sports.

Leadership changes, including the 2025 appointment of Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as Director-General, aim to address these issues.

Recent initiatives like the Ghana Olympic-Go! Project and regional capacity-building programs show progress. However, public concerns remain over inefficiency, lack of decentralization, and underdeveloped infrastructure.

Moving forward, reforms such as increased private sector involvement, reactivation of the Sports Fund, and improved facility management are crucial to transforming Ghana’s sports sector and boosting national and international performance.

Meet athletes who have been supported by the National Sports Authority below.