{
  "id": 6299140,
  "title": "Mahama calls for stronger support for women’s football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mahama-calls-for-stronger-support-for-womens-football",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:52:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-calls-for-stronger-support-for-womens-football/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Mahama has urged for increased financial backing for women's football in Ghana, highlighting that the nation has primarily allocated resources to the men's game despite the women's success on the field. He emphasized that Ghana's women have achieved more in terms of trophy wins compared to the men, yet more funds are directed towards the men's team. During a meeting with Medeama Sporting Club, MTN FA Cup holders Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies, the president observed that Ampem Darkoa Ladies received less attention at the start, despite making an eloquent presentation. In response, Mahama advocated for affirmative action to level the playing field for women's football and bolster the women's teams. He pledged direct financial support towards this cause, allocating GH¢342,000 (around US$30,000) to Medeama Sporting Club, GH¢228,000 (around US$20,000) to Nations FC, and GH¢114,000 (around US$10,000) to Ampem Darkoa Ladies. Additionally, the president announced new budgetary funds for constructing ten new stadia across several regions and pledged support for athletics, boxing, and other sports when the Sports Development Fund is fully functional.",
  "summary": "President John Mahama has called for greater investment in women’s football, arguing that Ghana has consistently given more financial support to the men’s game despite the women’s stronger record of winning trophies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Mahama calls for refereeing reforms, says poor officiating is destroying Ghana Football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mahama-calls-for-refereeing-reforms-says-poor-officiating-is",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:00:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama calls for stronger support for women’s football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/mahama-calls-for-stronger-support-for-womens-football-6313785",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:57:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}