The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah, has pledged his support for the Ghana Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (GBFA) as it prepares to host the 2026 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) West Africa Championship.

He gave the assurance when the Local Organising Committee (LOC), led by GBFA President Abdul Haye Yartey, paid a courtesy call to formally brief and invite him to the event.

Rivals Jonathan “Worldwide” Tetteh and Seth Gyimah, better known as Freezy Macbones, reignited their simmering feud with explosive victories on Sunday night, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster rematch in Kumasi this August.

Fighting under the coastal lights at the Laboma Beach Resort at La, Accra, both men delivered emphatic statements in their first outings since their gripping clash for the WBA Africa light heavyweight title last December.

Michael “One Bullet” Ansah rolled back the years and delivered a vintage performance on Easter Saturday night, outclassing long-time rival Michael Pappoe to claim a unanimous decision victory and etch his name into history as the inaugural winner of the Prof. Azumah Nelson Super Featherweight Emeritus title.

Fighting under the lights at the Aborigines Beach Hotel at Keta, Ansah combined experience, ring intelligence and precision to dominate proceedings after a cautious start, sealing revenge for his controversial split-decision defeat to Pappoe more than a decade ago.

Afigya Kwabre North District has emerged winners of the maiden MTN Ghana Ashanti Festival (Ashantifest) regional U-17 football competition after a hard-fought victory over Atwima Nwabiagya North.

Deontay Wilder revealed he told Anthony Joshua he is ready to set up a blockbuster heavyweight bout after his victory over Derek Chisora at the O2 Arena, London,last Saturday night.

Wilder briefly spoke to Joshua post-fight before being heard saying "he's scared" after beating Chisora on points in the 50th outing of both fighters' careers, and he is already targeting Joshua for number 51.

Manny Pacquiao said he has signed a contract for a fight with Floyd Mayweather and that he would not get back into the ring with the American if it were an exhibition bout.

Mayweather, 49, and Pacquiao, 47, announced last month that they would meet at the Sphere in Las Vegas in September, with the bout streaming globally on Netflix.

However, Mayweather told Vegas Sports Today last week that it would be an exhibition bout, not a real fight, and that a venue had yet to be decided.

Bibiani Gold Stars have stormed back to the top of the Ghana Premier League after 28 matchdays, courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nations FC yesterday.

The win lifted the defending champions above Medeama, who could only draw 1-1 with Bechem United last Friday, allowing Gold Stars to leapfrog their rivals at the summit.

Samuel Atta Kumi, Gold Stars’ lethal marksman, netted his league-leading 12th goal of the campaign to give the hosts the lead at Dun’s Park. Just 30 minutes in, an own goal by Nations defender Asante Boahen doubled the advantage.

Former Ghana Football Association Vice-President Fred Pappoe has made it clear that the incoming Black Stars coach must have the final say on all player selections, including decisions on Ghanaian-heritage stars, considering a nationality switch, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

He stressed that sentiment and emotion should not influence squad choices. Instead, pragmatic, technical decisions must prevail, as the coach alone bears ultimate responsibility for the team’s fortunes on football’s biggest stage.

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has set a clear mandate for Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, saying the Black Stars must deliver a performance that signals progress, discipline and credibility.

With the Black Stars’ preparation for the global tournament already taking off with losses against Austria and Germany in trial matches, the minister has pledged full backing for the technical team, working closely with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ensure optimal preparation for the global showpiece.

Michael Essien has tipped Mohammed Kudus to lead Ghana’s charge at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder as “our star” and urging the Black Stars to protect and nurture their standout talent.

Ghana’s squad is likely to carry a distinct FC Nordsjaelland flavour when the team touches down in North America later this year. Since the Accra-based Right to Dream Academy acquired the Danish club in 2015, a clear pathway has emerged for Ghanaian talent to develop in Europe.

Players such as Kudus, Ibrahim Osman, Ernest Nuamah and Kamaldeen Sulemana have all followed that route and are expected to feature prominently at the tournament, co-hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Hohoe United Football Club, one of the three promoted side in this season’s Ghana Premier League, last week announced their withdrawal from the remainder of the 2025/2026 competition, citing systemic unfairness and apparent bias within the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

In an official press statement, the club’s board described the decision as “painful but necessary,” pointing to repeated instances of procedural manipulation, questionable refereeing, and sanctions that they argue were timed to undermine the team’s competitive standing.

Ghana’s next Black Stars coach must be more than a tactician, but also be a commanding leader, a talent architect, and a mentor capable of bridging generations while restoring the team’s global credibility.

That is the uncompromising verdict of National Sports Authority Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, who has broken his silence on the national team’s direction, identifying the kind of figure required to revive Ghanaian football following the recent turmoil surrounding the Black Stars.

Seven players from the Eritrean football squad that scored a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home, a source close to the team has told the BBC.

Jordan Ayew struck late to rescue a point for Leicester City, but the Foxes remain mired in the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship.

Mikel Arteta's unorthodox training methods reached a new level on Monday, as Arsenal players were seen completing a host of bizarre drills.

During his tenure as manager, Arteta has been known to implement unique or unorthodox strategies in an effort to get the best out of his players, having once hired pickpockets to promote situational awareness.

And now, following back-to-back defeats to Manchester City and Southampton - in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup quarter-final respectively - the Spaniard appears to have shaken things up.