Official News Report | Eye on Western North Digital
By Berima Kantinka, April 14, 2026
For decades, football has been the undisputed king of Ghanaian sports. But that dominance could face a serious challenger, according to sports analyst Bra Qwesie.
Speaking on Sefwinews Raycof Sports, Bra Qwesie declared that “Volleyball can outshine football in Ghana with proper investment,” pointing to the sport’s rapid rise on both local and international stages.
Bra Qwesie’s comments come on the back of a landmark year for Ghanaian volleyball. The country hosted and dominated the 2026 CAVB Zone III Volleyball Club Championship in Accra, with Ghana Army clinching the men’s title and Kalibi VC winning the women’s crown. Ghanaian players were named Most Valuable Players in both categories, underscoring the nation’s growing quality.
The success wasn’t isolated. At the 2025 Zone 3 Beach Nations Championship in Abidjan, Ghana topped the medals table with gold, silver, and bronze finishes across categories. Youth development has been equally strong — Ghana swept gold in both male and female divisions at the West Africa U18 Beach Championship in Accra, signaling a clear pipeline of talent.
“Young players are not only emerging but winning at continental level,” Bra Qwesie noted during the interview. “That tells you the foundation is already there.”
Unlike many emerging sports, volleyball in Ghana isn’t starting from scratch. Bra Qwesie highlighted structured domestic competitions driving growth: the National Volleyball League, the Super Volleyball Championship Series, and the fast-growing Tour de Accra beach event. These platforms provide consistent competition and visibility for players.
Despite the momentum, Bra Qwesie stressed that investment remains the missing piece. Volleyball still competes with football and other established sports for sponsorship and state resources.
The disparity was highlighted in the 2026 national budget, which allocated GH¢150 million to the Black Stars’ World Cup campaign, while youth teams and Commonwealth Games preparations received less attention. Government has since earmarked GH¢200 million for three new mini sports stadia to support athletics, volleyball, and boxing, and is pushing legislation for a National Sports Fund to support federations.
“Performance, structure, and international success — volleyball has all three,” Bra Qwesie argued on Raycof Sports. “What it needs now is for corporate Ghana and government to match that with funding. If that happens, we won’t just compete with football. We can outshine it.”
For now, football still commands the crowds, headlines, and money. But if Bra Qwesie’s assessment proves right, Ghana’s sporting future may have two kings — not one.