The government has allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the Finance Minister has announced.

He revealed this during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement e 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.

He explained that the allocation is intended to support sports development and the welfare of people involved in the sector.

"We have allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sports and the people who participate in it," Dr Forson told Parliament.

The allocation comes alongside a series of proposed interventions aimed at strengthening Ghana's sports infrastructure, improving grassroots participation and creating sustainable pathways for athlete development.

Also, he announced that the government has allocated GH¢600m to build 10 multi-purpose regional stadiums in ten (10) regions across the country, with work expected to begin this year, with seating capacities ranging from 5,000 to 12,000.

Government also intends to complete the National Sports Policy and its implementation framework, finalise regulations under the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), and review the Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934).

Ghana is also expected to begin preparations towards hosting the 2027 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, a 12-nation competition expected to create opportunities in sports tourism, hospitality and transportation.