The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah, has sounded a cautionary note to Ghana’s next Sports and Recreation Minister, urging them not to prioritize football, particularly the Black Stars, at the expense of other sports disciplines.

Speaking on JoySports Link on JoyFM, Mensah highlighted the disproportionate focus and funding football receives compared to other sports in Ghana. He noted that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has consistently allocated the bulk of its limited resources to the Black Stars, leaving athletes and officials from other sports frustrated and underfunded.

“This has been an ongoing issue for successive governments. In Ghana, many equate sports to just football, and I don’t blame them because that’s what dominates the media. However, the Ministry’s budget is heavily consumed by the Black Stars, leaving little for other disciplines,” Mensah said.

He further emphasized the need for the incoming minister, under the leadership of President John Mahama, to redefine the narrative and ensure a fair distribution of resources. “The new minister must resist the pressure to focus solely on football. This is something the NDC should work to correct,” he added.

As Ghana prepares for a new era in sports leadership, the GOC President’s call resonates with stakeholders who believe that balanced investment across all sporting disciplines will pave the way for greater national success in global competitions.