Ghana Partners with Morocco on Sports Infrastructure

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Ghana is moving to strengthen its sports infrastructure through a strategic collaboration with Morocco, as policymakers look to replicate one of Africa's most advanced facility development models.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the partnership during engagements with a Moroccan delegation, positioning Morocco's recent investments as a benchmark for Ghana's next phase of sports development.

Morocco has emerged as a leading infrastructure hub on the continent, driven by its hosting of major tournaments including the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and preparations around the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, supported by modern stadiums and training facilities.

"We are also collaborating when it comes to sports because you know that Morocco has become the hub for sporting activities in Africa," Ablakwa said.

The partnership is expected to focus on upgrading pitches, stadium infrastructure, and high-performance environments, while also expanding into youth development systems.

"They have invested tremendously in sporting infrastructure and we are working with them to also improve our facilities and to nurture our young talents so our co-operation with Morocco is becoming very broad, very deep and very wide."

The Morocco partnership represents a strategic step toward improving competitiveness, hosting capability, and long-term sports industry development across the continent.