Suspended National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah has reportedly been questioned by security agencies as investigations continue into allegations of a visa facilitation arrangement linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to a report by citinewsroom.com on October 1, 2026, the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) has commenced a probe into the allegations, which concern payments allegedly collected from Ghanaians seeking assistance with visa and travel arrangements for the tournament in the United States.
The report said investigators are examining claims that more than $600,000 was collected from prospective travellers under the arrangement.
The Minority in Parliament has also alleged that some individuals were asked to pay as much as $8,000 in connection with the purported arrangement.
Ampofo Ankrah and other officials of the NSA have reportedly been questioned as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
The investigation follows Ampofo Ankrah’s suspension from his position as Director-General of the NSA. Professor Emmanuel Osei Sarpong has since been appointed Acting Director-General of the Authority.
The NSA, however, has denied authorising any scheme to collect money from individuals seeking visa assistance for the World Cup.
The Authority has also rejected claims that its relationship with TRIBE FEST, a FIFA-licensed partner involved in fan experiences, viewing events and mobilisation, included permission to collect funds for visa procurement.
According to reports, the allegations were formally brought before the police through a petition submitted to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on September 8, 2026.
Ampofo Ankrah subsequently appeared before the CID, where he denied the allegations against him.
The NSA has maintained that it neither established an office nor authorised any service to facilitate visas or collect money from people seeking to travel to the United States for the World Cup.
The ongoing investigation is expected to establish whether any funds were collected, who may have been involved, and whether any such arrangement had the authorisation or involvement of the NSA.
For now, the allegations remain subject to investigation, with both Ampofo Ankrah and the NSA disputing key aspects of the claims.
