Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury to retain the unified WBA, WBC and WBO world heavyweight titles; Fury and Usyk were fighting a second time after the Ukrainian beat him in May to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk overcame Tyson Fury to defend his unified world heavyweight championships at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

Usyk prevailed over the course of 12 intense rounds as momentum shifted first from one then to the other.

Sophia Wena from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region emerged as the ultimate winner of the BETFOX November ACCA Leaderboard Promotion, walking away with a grand prize of GH¢25,000.

BETFOX, a betting company licensed by Ghana’s Gaming Commission, has been operating in the country for four years.

In a bid to reward its loyal customers, the company launched the ACCA Leaderboard Promotion, which ran from 1st to 30th November 2024. 

Ghanaian swimmers Abeku Jackson and Nubia Adjei capped an eventful month with stellar performances at the 18th Salnikov Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia, held from 19–21 December.

The duo delivered impressive results against a competitive field, affirming Ghana’s growing presence in international swimming.

THE Black Stars Head Coach, Otto Addo, has demonstrated a personal touch in his management by visiting injured members of his squad in a bid to boost morale and offer his heartfelt support during their road to recovery.

The coach’s visit was part of efforts to rebuild the national team ahead of crucial fixtures. His first stop was in France where he met Alidu Seidu, the Stade Rennes defender, sidelined by a cruciate ligament injury in his left knee. 

The hunt for Ghana's top female boxers kicks off in Accra this week, as the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) partners with the SM Boxing Foundation to stage a tournament aimed at selecting fighters for the national team, the Black Hitters.

Set to take place on Tuesday, December 24, at Akoto Lante Junction inside Bukom —Ghana’s heart of boxing—the event will see selected fighters form the core of the Black Hitters team.

They will then begin immediate preparations for the prestigious world championship in March 2025.

Getrude Banini, Ghana’s Professional Chess Champion, has pledged to inspire the next generation of players following her outstanding debut at the 45th World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary.

The talented chess player, who earned the prestigious Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title, has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the global chess arena and is now committed to uncovering new talent to secure a brighter future for the sport in Ghana.

The year 2024 was another tumultuous chapter for Ghanaian boxing. Despite being a nation with a proud boxing heritage, Ghana concluded the year without a world champion.

The country's pugilists faced numerous setbacks on international stages, with most suffering losses abroad, a trend that dampened the sport’s reputation.

Nevertheless, the domestic scene offered some solace with thrilling bouts and exciting developments across the nation, particularly in Accra, which once again proved to be the epicentre of boxing promotions. 

Every week, Manchester City seem to be hitting their lowest point. The abyss sinks deeper, the nadir is renewed and the more impossible it looks to reverse the decline.

The Cityzens are in free-fall, even in spite of Pep Guardiola signing a new contract midway through their ongoing run of one win in 11 games.

Rodri's ACL injury sustained in September triggered a crisis which isn't any closer to ending. Sunday's sudden defeat to Manchester United was all the confirmation the world needed of that.

Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo delivered a standout performance as Bournemouth secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, deepening the crisis for new manager Ruben Amorim.

A 65-year-old man has planned to walk the over 250-km Kumasi—Accra journey on January 7, 2025, to attend John Dramani Mahama's swearing-in as President of Ghana.

The Tamale-based businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Ayaana, intends to travel to Kumasi by vehicle and then continue on foot from Kumasi to Accra, covering a distance of over 250 km.

He is planning to use three days for that journey, starting on January 5 and ending on January 7, the date for the swearing-in ceremony.

Former Newcastle United and Nigeria star Obafemi Martins has revealed his preference for his son, Kevin Martins, to represent Nigeria over Ghana or Italy in international football. 

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.

Ghana's Black Maidens will take on Nigeria's Flamingos in the final of the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls Cup on Sunday, December 22, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

The Black Maidens put on an impressive performance in the semi-final, defeating Côte d'Ivoire 5-0. Christiana Ashiaku scored a stunning hat-trick, while Zipporah Ayantoya and Seidatu Wahab also found the back of the net, securing Ghana’s spot in the final.

Struggling Dreams FC played their best game yet at the Tuba Astro Turf only to succumb to a painful 1-2 defeat to visiting Asante Kotoko in front of Black Stars coach, Otto Addo, on Saturday afternoon.

Mohammed Kudus, the Ghanaian star playing for West Ham United, brought a piece of his homeland to the pitch in a unique celebration following his equalizing header against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.