The Handball Association of Ghana (HAG) has publicly distanced itself from a coaching programme it says was organised without its knowledge or approval, warning stakeholders against participating in what it has declared an unrecognised activity.
In a notice dated 31st August 2026 and addressed to all handball stakeholders, HAG said it had become aware of a programme titled “Handball Coaches Development Seminar,” reportedly organised by the Cantonment Youth Handball Club. The seminar was scheduled to take place on the same day at the Prisons Junior Mess in Accra.

The Association stated unequivocally that it had neither been consulted on the programme nor granted any form of approval or authorisation for it to proceed.

“HAG does not recognise the programme as an official handball activity.”

HAG called on all regional associations, affiliated clubs, teams, coaches, players and officials to refrain from participating in or associating themselves with the programme.

The governing body used the notice to remind stakeholders of existing protocol, stressing that any handball-related programme or activity involving affiliated members must first receive the requisite approval and authorisation from HAG before it is organised or promoted.

Handball Association of Ghana said the position was necessary to safeguard the proper administration, coordination and development of the sport nationwide, and to ensure that all technical and developmental programmes align with the national handball development structure.

The Association warned that failure to comply with the directive could attract disciplinary action against any individual, club or team found to be in breach.

Handball Association Ghana President Edward Patrick Nii Lante Bannerman reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to safeguarding the integrity of handball in Ghana and appealed for the continued cooperation of all stakeholders.

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