The footballer John Paintsil (sometimes spelled as Pantsil), who most recently played for English football sides Leicester City and Fulham FC, was born in Berekum.
Prince Attakora-Gyimah (born 25 December 1990 in Berekum) is a Ghanaian footballer, who is currently playing for BA Stars in the Ghanaian Premiership.
Berekum Chelsea Football Club is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Berekum, Brong-Ahafo, previously known as Bechem Chelsea Football Club.