The 2025 Tour du Ghana International Cycling Championship has received a major boost following the formal endorsement of President John Dramani Mahama, who will personally grace the grand finale on November 23 to crown the champions of the 12-day continental showpiece.

The much-anticipated competition pedals off tomorrow with an opening ceremony and a 3.5 km prologue from Osu Castle to the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, setting the stage for a thrilling journey that will test endurance, teamwork and national pride.

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation, in partnership with Millennium Marathon Sports Ltd. and KGL Group, has launched the 2026 Independence Day Walk/Run, scheduled for March 7, 2026, to commemorate Ghana’s independence while promoting physical fitness and national unity.

The event—now evolving into a transformative national tradition—aims to go beyond the conventional parades and speeches by encouraging mass participation in a vibrant celebration of energy, health, and togetherness.

lack Stars head coach Otto Addo will demand a strong reaction from his men when they take on South Korea on Tuesday, following a bruising 2-0 defeat to Japan in Aichi, Tokyo, yesterday, a match overshadowed by a disturbing injury to midfielder Francis Abu.

The France-based midfielder, starting alongside Kwasi Sibo in the heart of Ghana’s engine room, suffered a fracture after a crunching challenge from Japan’s Tanaka Ao just moments into the second half.

The incident left both benches alarmed and the game held up for several minutes as the player received medical attention on the field. Later, the Ghana coach admitted that the early signs were worrying.

A revitalised Asante Kotoko side, unbeaten after nine matches and oozing confidence, face their sternest test yet as they welcome league leaders, Aduana FC, to the Baba Yara Stadium tomorrow in a mouth-watering Ghana Premier League clash.

The Porcupine Warriors have rediscovered their swagger under Coach Abdul Karim Zito, who masterminded a 1–0 victory over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak last Sunday in Accra, becoming the first side to inflict defeat on the Phobians this season.

Though Kotoko were later held to a goalless draw by Vision FC in an outstanding midweek fixture in Tema, they remain the only unbeaten team in the league and are brimming with relief.

Kojo Barnni cemented his status as one of Ghana’s finest golfers on Friday when he clinched the 2025 Goldfields Damang Open Golf Tournament, marking his fourth triumph on the demanding Damang course. 

Eddie Nketiah says "the future will take care of itself" amid speculation that the Crystal Palace striker could switch his international allegiance from England to Ghana ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

DR Congo defeated Cameroon 1–0 to advance to the CAF World Cup qualifying play-off final, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time strike from Chancel Mbemba that ended the Indomitable Lions’ campaign.

Sébastien Desabre’s side will now face Nigeria on Sunday at 20:00 local time, with the winner earning a place in the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-Off and a potential route to the 2026 World Cup.

Nigeria are one win away from the Inter-Continental Play-Off after overpowering Gabon 4–1 in extra time in Rabat, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice to seal a tense semi-final on Thursday, November 13.

The Super Eagles will return to the Stade Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan on Sunday to face the winner of Cameroon vs. DR Congo for a place in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament — and ultimately a shot at qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Akor Adams broke Gabon’s resistance in the 78th minute, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to round goalkeeper Loyce Marcus Mbaba and slot home the opener.

Veteran golfer Emos Koblah, affectionately known in Ghanaian golfing circles as “Landlord,” demonstrated remarkable consistency and tactical mastery to retain his Seniors title at the 2025 Goldfields Damang Open Tournament on Thursday.

Ghana’s rising table tennis star, Israel Aklie, has began a high-performance training tour in Sheffield, England, aimed at sharpening his skills and preparing him for greater international success. 

The 2024 ITTF Africa Hopes Challenge Champion started the program under the guidance of Coach David Senyo Ahiaba, one of Ghana’s top table tennis coaches.

Over 200 of the world’s finest Scrabble players have converged on Accra for the 2025 World English-Language Scrabble Players Association (WESPAC) Championship, placing Ghana firmly in the global spotlight as the world battles for linguistic supremacy.

The six-day tournament, running from November 11 to 16, has transformed The Palms by Eagle (formerly Holiday Inn Hotel) at Airport City into a buzzing hub of competition and camaraderie. 

The 2025 World English-Language Scrabble Players Association Championship (WESPAC) has officially kicked off in Accra, uniting approximately 150 players from 28 countries in a celebration of wordplay and intellect.

Taking place from Wednesday, November 12 to Sunday, November 16, the championship will see competitors battle for top honours across multiple events, including the Akwaaba (Early Bird) Challenge, Sika (Gold) Challenge, WESPAC Main Challenge, Sankofa Challenge, and Adinkra Challenge.

The oldest existing football club in the country Accra Hearts of Oak, born on November 11, 1911 marked their 114th birthday on Tuesday November 11.

Congratulations to the Centurion club for surviving all the intricacies in the football  industry all these years to be alive and kicking.

Accra Hearts of Oak boast of one of the noisiests supporters you can find around the globe. They pride themselves with the brightest colours of  yellow, blue and red dubbed "rainbow" plus an inspiring motto of "Never Say Die" to boot. 

From Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, four African powerhouses — Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) — will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament.

The high-stakes mini-tournament, to be staged at El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Morocco, will determine the final African nation to secure the continent’s remaining slot at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Between them, the four contenders have featured in 15 previous World Cups, but by the end of this week’s African Play-Offs, only one will keep their dreams of qualification alive.

MTN Ghana, the leading sponsor of the Black Queens and proud supporter of all the national teams, has congratulated the senior women’s national football team for their spectacular qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be staged in Morocco.

In a statement issued by the telecommunications giant, Mr. Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, described the Black Queens’ emphatic 7–0 drubbing of the Cleopatra of Egypt as a testament to their hard work, determination, and unyielding fighting spirit.