The Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra became the scene of a devastating tragedy on Saturday night (March 29, 2025) when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed mid-fight against Ghana’s Jonathan Mbanugu. 

The 40-year-old, known in the boxing fraternity as ‘Success,’ was rushed by ambulance to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where doctors fought desperately to revive him. 

Over 100 young Ghanaian athletes gathered at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium last Saturday to participate in tryouts aimed at selecting a national flag football team, as part of efforts to secure a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

A revitalised Black Stars have reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, and head coach Otto Addo credits their remarkable turnaround to a renewed sense of responsibility and a positive team attitude. 

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves has had a rape conviction overturned on appeal by a Spanish court.

Seven countries out of the 48 available spots have already booked their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with four teams securing their place during the recent international break, despite some European teams still yet to begin their qualifying campaigns.

Japan were the first to qualify, securing their spot with three games to spare after a 2-0 win over Bahrain.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will meet on Friday to discuss the future of Brazil's coach, Dorival Junior, following their disappointing 4-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, sources informed ESPN Brasil.

The loss has prompted a swift response from CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues. While review meetings between Dorival and the CBF are typical after FIFA international windows, the poor performance in Buenos Aires has led Rodrigues to fast-track a face-to-face meeting with the coaching staff, sources revealed.

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has assured Ghanaians that the national team will not relent in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

The Leicester City forward was in superb form during Ghana’s recent World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar, where the team scored a combined eight goals.

The Kenya Football Federation (FKF) has initiated an investigation following allegations that goalkeeper Patrick Matasi may be involved in match-fixing.

Matasi, 37, who plays for Kenyan Premier League club Kakamega Homeboyz, has earned over 30 international caps, with his most recent appearance for the Harambee Stars coming in October during a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Four Real Madrid players including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior are being investigated for alleged “indecent conduct” during the Champions League game at Atletico Madrid, UEFA said on Thursday.

UEFA said it appointed a disciplinary inspector to study the unspecified allegations at the round of 16 game on March 12.

The case also involves Antonio Rüdiger and Dani Ceballos.

Ghana has been awarded hosting rights for the 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships, marking a historic first for West Africa.

The prestigious continental event will bring together the continent’s finest talents in an exhilarating showcase of skill and athleticism.

Ghana is poised to make history as it embarks on an ambitious journey to compete in American football at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.

FIFA has confirmed a participation fee of $ 9.55 million for each of the four African teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC).

The inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA CWC will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025.

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have taken a firm hold on Nigeria's 2026 World Cup aspirations following a dominant 2-0 victory over Benin Republic.

The South Africans secured a crucial win in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, strengthening their position at the top of Group C in the African qualification campaign.

Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dealt a blow after Zimbabwe's last-minute equaliser left the Super Eagles struggling in Group C.

A diving header from Victor Osimhen had put Nigeria on the verge of a second consecutive win, but Tawanda Chirewa, on loan from Huddersfield, stunned the Uyo crowd with a goal in the 90th minute, beating goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.

After eight years at the helm of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah has announced he will not seek re-election in April as president of the Olympic movement, choosing instead to pass the baton to a successor who will build on the solid foundations laid during his tenure.