The National Sports Authority (NSA) has denied authorising the collection of money or the facilitation of visas for people seeking to travel to the United States and Canada for the
The report indicates that the National Sports Authority (NSA) has denied authorising the collection of money or the facilitation of visas for people seeking to travel to the United States and Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It further notes that the Authority’s response follows allegations that individuals associated with the NSA received approximately $623,000 from members of the public on promises of securing World Cup visas.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 15, the NSA stated it had been made aware of the allegations but “categorically denies establishing, authorising or operating any office at the stadium for the collection of money or facilitation of visas.”
“The Authority has not engaged in, sanctioned or authorised any visa-related activities of the kind alleged in the publication,” the statement added.
The NSA also sought to clarify its relationship with TRIBE FEST, a FIFA-licensed partner involved in activities connected with the World Cup.
“For the avoidance of doubt, TRIBE FEST is a FIFA licensed partner in assisting with Fans-Experience activities, World Cup viewing events and event mobilisation in collaboration with the NSA and the Ghana Tourism Authority as well as other collaborators,” the statement said.
It emphasised that the arrangement with TRIBE FEST “did not extend to authorise TRIBE FEST, any NSA employee or any other person to collect money for the procurement of visas on behalf of the NSA.”
Though Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah had earlier denied any know when JoySports’ Muftawu Nabila Abdulai contacted him, the Authority confirmed that it was aware of reports that a petition had been submitted to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service.
However, it stated it had not received formal notification from the police.
“The NSA is aware of reports that a petition has been submitted to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service,” the statement added.
“The NSA has not been officially notified of the full particulars of the alleged petition and will not speculate on its contents or the persons reportedly named in it.”
The statement comes after a petition dated September 8, 2026, was reportedly filed at the CID in connection with alleged World Cup visa transactions involving the NSA and TRIBE FEST.
The petition contains allegations concerning the collection of money from prospective travellers seeking assistance with visas ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The NSA, however, has urged caution until the claims are investigated.
