The agreement, signed at MTN House in Accra, makes MTN Ghana the headline sponsor of all four national football teams — the Black Stars, Black Queens, Black Satellites, and Black Starlets — from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027.

MTN Ghana Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, said the partnership reflects the company’s belief in Ghana’s football talent and the unifying power of the sport.

“Football here is not just a game, it is part of the nation’s soul. This renewed partnership is a clear statement of intent to support our national teams, promote gender inclusion, and help build a sustainable future for sports in Ghana. Every Ghanaian player, whether in the senior or junior team, male or female, deserves the opportunity to shine,” he stated.

An excited GFA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, praised MTN’s enduring support for Ghanaian football, recalling the brand’s role as headline sponsor of the MTN FA Cup since the 2010–2011 season.

“MTN, against all odds, believed in the FA’s leadership and invested in the future of our youth. Through the FA Cup, players from all divisions have been discovered and gone on to represent Ghana. This $2 million investment will ensure our teams are well-prepared to compete not only in Africa but on the world stage,” he said.

Chief Director at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Wilhemina Asamoah, described the sponsorship as “very significant” and a model for corporate Ghana.

“The performance of our national teams will reflect the quality of their preparation, and this partnership relieves a huge burden on the Ministry. The sports industry is worth $800 billion globally, and we must position ourselves to invest in world-class sports for sustainable national growth. MTN’s commitment is commendable and worthy of emulation,” she said.

MTN’s relationship with Ghanaian football spans over a decade, including sponsorship of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Ghana, support for the Black Stars’ 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign in Qatar, and numerous grassroots football initiatives.

The signing ceremony was attended by John Paintsil, Assistant Coach of the Black Stars; former Black Stars goalkeeper Fatau Dauda; Black Queens captain Jennifer Cudjoe; and other distinguished figures from the sports industry.

The ceremony was also attended by Executives of the GFA, MTN Executives as well as Technical advisors of the GFA.

CEO and Executives of MTN Ghana, the GFA President and Wilhemina Asamoah, Chief Director at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, at the signing.

GFA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, speaking at the event.

MTN CEO, President and Executives of the GFA and Chief Director of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation

MTN Ghana CEO Stephen Blewett and GFA President Kurt Okraku on the pitch after signing the sponsorship deal.

MTN Ghana CEO, GFA President and Chief Director of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation with some members of the Under 17 National Team at the sponsorship signing ceremony.

MTN Ghana CEO, Stephen Blewett and GFA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku

Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana

Stephen Blewett, CEO of MTN Ghana, delivering his remarks at the signing of a sponsorship agreement with the Ghana Football Association at MTN House in Accra.