President of the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA), Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, has urged the government to intervene due to the association's funding issues.

Despite attempts to gain private sponsorship, GUSA has not succeeded.

GUSA is pivotal in promoting sports in higher education, managing events like the annual GUSA Games, and developing athletes for national and international levels.

The current GUSA Games are being hosted by the University of Cape Coast, concluding on January 18, 2025.

In an interview with Asempa FM, Tanko explained that GUSA's main funding comes from membership fees from universities nationwide.

The lack of external sponsorship has restricted the association's ability to grow its initiatives and improve sports at universities in Ghana.

“Our funding comes from universities. Each university contributes dues to GUSA.

" We lack sponsors. We've been seeking sponsors for a long time without success,” Tanko stated.

He compared Ghana's situation to that of Kenya and Uganda, where government bodies significantly support university sports.

“We require government intervention. In countries like Kenya and Uganda, government institutions provide sponsorship,” Tanko stressed.

This plea from GUSA underscores the urgent need for more investment in sports facilities and development at both grassroots and tertiary levels to keep Ghana competitive internationally.