Yaw Ampofo Ankrah Appointed NSA Director General

Mar 15, 2025 - 15:28

Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association, met with NSA staff members on Friday, March 14, 2025, marking the beginning of his tenure.

Accra, Ghana - 15 March, 2025 - In a move aimed at revitalizing Ghana's sports sector, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA).

Ankrah, a renowned sports journalist and President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association, met with NSA staff members on Friday, March 14, 2025, marking the beginning of his tenure.

Ankrah's appointment by President John Dramani Mahama follows recent changes within the NSA, and he replaces Seth Panwum Boyoyo, who served as the Acting Director General. With his extensive experience in sports development and administration, Ankrah is poised to drive impactful change in Ghana's sports landscape.

As a veteran sports broadcaster, Ankrah has expressed optimism about the NSA's ability to effect change, citing the need for intentional leadership to address challenges such as poor infrastructure management.

The NSA will follow a government roadmap aimed at developing the sports sector, with Ankrah at the helm.

Ankrah's appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders, who see his wealth of experience and passion for sports development as key assets in driving growth and success in Ghana's sports sector.

Source: Lead News Online