‎Ghana Sports Minister & CAVB President Meet to Revolutionize African Volleyball ‎​

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In a significant move for the future of Ghanaian athletics, the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, received a courtesy visit from the President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB), Bouchra Hajij.

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‎​The high-level meeting centered on a shared vision: dismantling the "lesser-known sport" label and positioning volleyball as a premier athletic discipline capable of rivaling football in national interest and investment.
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‎​Minister Adams expressed profound appreciation for Hajij’s leadership in developing volleyball across Africa. During his remarks, he challenged the status quo of how the sport is perceived in Ghana.
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Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams


‎The Minister argued that with the right financial backing and structural support, volleyball could become more relevant than football.
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‎​Shifting Mindsets: He emphasized that the current "lesser-known" approach must be abandoned to unlock the sport’s potential in Ghana and across the continent.
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‎​Infrastructure Commitment: To support this growth, the Minister highlighted the government's initiative to build multipurpose sports spaces nationwide to nurture raw talent.
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‎He stated as ​a Call to Action for Media and Sponsors that ​Recognizing that visibility is the engine of growth, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams called on the media to play an active role in the sport’s promotion.
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‎​"If we change our approach, we change the game. We need the media to help the next generation prioritize volleyball, which will, in turn, attract the corporate sponsorship necessary for sustainability."
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‎​The Minister further revealed that newly generated sports funds would be specifically directed toward developing sports historically sidelined in Ghana, particularly as the nation prepares for its 69th Independence Anniversary.
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‎​In her address, CAVB President Bouchra Hajij congratulated Ghana on the successful hosting of the ongoing Zone III Volleyball Club Championship.


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CAVB President Bouchra Hajij 


‎​Marking her second visit to the country, Hajij praised the local energy for the sport but issued a formal request for increased government support.
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‎She urged the Ministry to provide the necessary high-quality equipment and materials to ensure Ghanaian athletes can compete at an elite international level.
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‎​The visit signals a strengthening partnership between the CAVB and the Ghanaian government, marking what many hope will be the beginning of a "Volleyball Revolution" in West Africa.


Reported By Azaglo Michael 

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