The government has established an 11-member Ministerial Oversight Committee tasked with steering Ghana’s preparations for the forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The committee was unveiled at the Presidency on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.
They will provide strategic leadership and ensure effective inter-ministerial coordination as the Black Stars gear up for their fifth appearance at the global football showcase.
According to the government, the committee’s mandate extends beyond technical preparation, focusing on ensuring that Ghana maximizes the full spectrum of opportunities offered by the World Cup, technically, diplomatically, economically and culturally.
Also, they are tasked to supervise the work of the already inaugurated Technical Working Group, receive periodic progress reports, and lead key initiatives.
It includes “resource mobilisation, investment partnerships, fan engagement efforts and the global promotion of Ghana’s image.”
The committee’s formation, government said signals coordinated national effort to strengthen planning and deliver a successful campaign on and off the pitch.
Below is Membership of the Ministerial Oversight Committee
1. Stan Xoese Dogbe – Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President
2. Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams – Minister for Sports and Recreation (Chair)
3. Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4. Hon. George Opare Addo – Ministry of Youth Development
5. Hon. Yusif Jajah – Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Culture
6. Hon. Ampem Darko-Nyarkoh – Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance
7. Kurt E.S. Okraku – President, Ghana Football Association
8. Elizabeth Yankah – Deputy National Security Coordinator
9. Abedi Ayew ‘Pele’ – Former Black Stars Captain
10. Mrs. Wilhelmina Asamoah – Chief Director, Ministry of Sports and Recreation
11. Additional member to be confirmed
Sports Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, emphasised the importance of a unified and coordinated approach to the Black Stars preparation for the tournament.
