Ghana is once again staring at a familiar, uncomfortable truth: we build impressive sports facilities, bask in the initial glory, and then abandon them to decay.

The nation’s chronic failure to maintain its sports infrastructure has once again been laid bare, this time at Essipon.

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has sounded the loudest alarm yet, describing the Sekondi Stadium as a “national asset on the brink of collapse”. 

French-Ghanaian defender, Bénédicte Simon, is on the brink of making her maiden international appearance for Ghana after earning a debut call-up for the Black Queens’ high-profile friendly against England in Southampton on December 5.

The President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has launched an insurance policy for referees, describing it as a major step forward in welfare, protection and professional support for match officials across the country’s domestic leagues.

Team Boomers emerged champions of the maiden Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) 3x3 Tournament held on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at the University of Ghana Basketball Court. The competition formed part of activities marking the official launch of the 2025 edition of the festival.

Ghanaian karatekas have delivered an impressive performance at the West Africa Shotokan Karate Championship in Togo, securing two silver medals and a bronze at the one-day regional contest held on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Northern City FC forward Wungah Williams and FC Ashantigold coach Ernest Okyere have become the first recipients of the Division One League NASCO Player and Coach of the Month awards.

Bibiani GoldStars striker Samuel Atta Kumi and Medeama Sporting Club head coach Tanko Ibrahim have been named the Ghana Premier League NASCO Fans’ Player and Coach of the Month for October, respectively.

Nyohini FC emerged champions of the 2025 MTN Savanna Fest Community Gala Matches after three days of thrilling football action at the Kulikuli School Astro Turf in Tamale. 

The tournament, held from November 21 to 23, formed a key part of MTN Ghana’s annual Savanna Fest, which promotes community unity, youth development, healthy living, and entertainment through a blend of sports, music, and wellness activities.

Sunyani Nkwabeng on Sunday emerged champions of the 2025 MTN Suncity Inter-Community Soccer Gala, held at the popular TASTECH Park in Sunyani as part of activities marking this year’s Suncity Festival.

Nkwabeng defeated Odumase by a lone goal, courtesy of striker Tanko, who was also adjudged the Overall Best Player of the tournament. For their triumph, Nkwabeng received a cash prize of GH¢10,000, while Odumase, who finished as runners-up, also took home GH¢5,000.

This year’s competition attracted massive attendance and featured 16 communities, including Sunyani New Town, Area One, Area Two, Zongo, Atronie, Atuahene-Kron, Fiapre, Penkwase, Baakoniaba, Abesim, Adomako, Koonum, and Asufufu.

The race for Bournemouth forward, Antoine Semenyo is now beginning to intensify, however, Arsenal are not expected to be involved in the winter transfer scramble for the explosive Ghana international.

That's because the table-topping Gunners are poised to oversee a quiet January window following an ambitious, record-breaking summer executed by masterful sporting director Andrea Berta.

The Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary with an expanded and more ambitious edition, unveiling a new “Five Theme” concept that reflects the festival’s growth and its continental aspirations.

The five-day festival will take place from December 10 to 14 at the University of Ghana Basketball Court in Legon, promising a unique blend of basketball, music, fashion and youth culture.

THE Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has tasked the technical handlers of the Black Stars to ensure that only players who truly merit a place in the national team are invited for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mr Adams emphasised that Ghana aimed to make a strong impression at the global tournament, insisting that any player who demonstrated quality and consistency—whether playing locally or abroad—must be given the chance to represent the nation.

Gor Mahia Head Coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has said he feels deeply honoured after being voted Coach of the Month in the Kenyan Premier League last weekend.

The 51-year-old former Black Stars coach has steered the Kenyan giants to the summit of the league table, maintaining a 100 per cent record so far in their campaign.

The Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra is poised for an explosive start to 2026 as Bishop Boxing Promotions (BBP) rolls out a star-studded fight night on new Year’s Day, featuring a mix of rising prospects and established champions.

The main attraction on the bill is the West African Boxing Union (WABU) cruiserweight championship showdown between knockout specialist Haruna Mohammed and the dangerous Nii Ashitey Larbie. 

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has issued a stark warning about the rapidly deteriorating state of the Sekondi Sports Stadium at Essipon, calling for urgent and decisive intervention to rescue what he described as a national asset on the brink of collapse.

According to him, the level of decay at the 20,000-seater facility is “alarming and unacceptable” for a country with Ghana’s sporting ambitions, and immediate action was required to halt further deterioration.