Telecom giants, MTN Ghana on Thursday announced a landmark $2milion sponsorship package at MTN House, their head office at Ridge in Accra to become the headline sponsor of four national teams of Ghana, namely the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites and Black Starlets, as well as the Under 19 Elite Championship.

Mr. Stephen Blewitt, the CEO of MTN Ghana said the deal as a commitment to deepening the relationship between the company, the GFA, and the nation’s football fraternity.

“This sponsorship deepens the bond between the people of Ghana, the GFA, the ministry, and the sports community. It’s about national pride, youth empowerment, gender inclusion, and building a sustainable future for football in our country” he said.

“By embracing all the national teams; male and female, junior and senior we affirm that every Ghanaian player deserves the chance to shine. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, we believe Ghana can go all the way” he added.

He expressed that it is about national pride, youth empowerment, gender inclusion, and building a sustainable future for football in this country.

“We believe that every Ghanaian player deserves the opportunity to shine, and we’re committed to giving our national teams the resources, preparation, and exposure they need to succeed.”

Mr. Blewett also emphasized MTN Ghana’s dream of seeing Ghana win the World Cup. “With unity, preparation, and the belief of 33 million Ghanaians, we can change the narrative,” he added.

Mr. Edwin Simone Kurt Okraku, President of the Ghana Football Association welcomed the partnership, saying it a “timely boost” for the teams ahead of major competitions.

He praised MTN Ghana for their continued support of Ghanaian football. “Since the 2010-2011 football season, MTN has stuck with the FA, believed in the FA leadership, and believed in the vision of offering opportunities to the youth of our country”.

Mr. Okraku emphasized the significance of the partnership, noting that it’s not just about the Black Stars, but also about the Black Queens, Black Satellites, and Black Starlets. “MTN Ghana is committed to investing in our today and our collective future,” he added.

Madam Wilhemina Asamoah, Chief Director of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation commended MTN Ghana for their support of football and encouraged other corporate bodies to follow suit.

“Ghana is undergoing comprehensive reforms to position the country as a hub for continental trade, business, tourism, and education,” she said. “The Ministry of Sport and Recreation is pursuing initiatives to promote corporate partnerships with sport, and we urge all stakeholders to work together to develop our sports industry” she noted.

The deal which runs from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027 is expected to provide crucial financial and logistical support as Ghana’s national teams prepare for upcoming qualifiers and tournaments, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Present were Exco members of the GFA, retired Black Stars players, captains of the Black Satellites and Black Queens, coaches, senior managers of MTN Ghana, the Ghana National Supporters Union and the media.

By Sammy Heywood Okine