The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has officially inaugurated a National 2026 FIFA World Cup Committee, chaired by Minister Kofi Adams, with a sweeping mandate that goes far beyond the pitch.
For the first time, Ghana’s World Cup preparation will be treated as a whole-of-government economic, cultural, and diplomatic project, not just a sporting one.
Official Mandate (Direct from the Terms of Reference)
1.Ensure the Black Stars are fully prepared and perform better than previous tournaments
2.Turn the World Cup into a global showcase for Ghana’s tourism, trade, culture, and investment opportunities
3.Strengthen bilateral and multilateral ties with key nations during the tournament
4.Attract major sports investment and sponsorship into Ghana
5.Coordinate nationwide public mobilisation and pride
The Committee’s Core Deliverables
A detailed “Roadmap to the World Cup” document
Fundraising and sponsorship drives
Training camps, friendlies, and technical preparation
Trade & investment missions tied to the tournament
Cultural festivals, tourism packages, and branding campaigns
Final report to Cabinet three months after the World Cup
Powerhouse Membership
Chairman: Kofi Adams – Minister for Sports & Recreation
Chief Director, Sports Ministry – Wilhelmina Asamoah
Chief Director, Office of the President – Alhaji Abubakari Wayo (PhD)
Directors from Foreign Affairs, Finance, Interior, Tourism, Youth, GFA, and private sector heavyweights
Power to co-opt experts and form sub-committees
The committee begins work immediately and will run until three months after the tournament (with a possible 30-day extension).
Sports Minister Kofi Adams declared:
“2026 is Ghana’s moment. On the field, we want to go further than ever before. Off the field, we want the world to see the real Ghana — vibrant, investment-ready, culturally rich, and united.”
With the Black Stars already qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico, the government is determined to avoid the chaos and under-preparation that plagued previous campaigns.
