Ghana stands to earn a minimum of $10.5million for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following FIFA’s approval of a record 727 million dollar financial package for the expanded tournament to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Farrakhan Shaaban Mohammed, the sensational junior cyclist from River Park club in the Eastern Region, has set his sights on becoming Ghana’s first representative at the prestigious Tour de France after a remarkable double victory recently.
The 18-year-old prodigy, who dominated the men’s junior 25km individual time trial at the 10th National Cycling Championship at Ablekuma last Saturday, was also crowned the Best Young Rider at the just-concluded Tour du Ghana.
President of the Ghana Paralympic Committee (GPC), Samson Deen, has hinted that he will step down from his role as head of para sports in Ghana in the coming weeks, as he prepares to focus on his responsibilities at the continental level.
According to Deen, he has intentionally mentored capable individuals to take over the leadership of Ghana para sports when he steps down, expressing confidence in their ability to carry on the work he has begun.
The 35th Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on 21 December, with the final in Rabat on 18 January.
The hosts will be looking to lift the trophy of the first time since 1976, while Mohamed Salah will have a chance to put his future at Liverpool to the back of his mind as he aims to deliver Egypt's first title since 2010.
Mohamed Salah took everything in at full-time of Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton, applauding all four sides of Anfield while home fans serenaded their 'Egyptian king' with his familiar song.
By the time he reached the tunnel he was the last player on the pitch, giving a little wave towards the main stand, where his family were sat.
A goodbye perhaps? Only for now, it seems.
The Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Ghana, Bryan Wilson, believes the Black Stars would be a stronger side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if English-born Ghanaian players Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi are added to the national team.
According to Wilson, if the two players are willing to represent Ghana, they should be seriously considered as part of the squad to boost the team’s competitiveness at the global showpiece.
FIFA has introduced a new ticket pricing category aimed at making the 2026 FIFA World Cup more accessible to fans of qualified national teams, as global demand for tickets continues to surge.
Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has once again demonstrated commitment to health, youth development, and environmental sustainability through the successful hosting of the sixth edition of PruRide Accra at the Black Star Square.
The event, which attracted over 400 cyclists from Ghana, Nigeria, and Morocco, continues to grow as a leading platform for promoting cycling as a tool for healthy living, eco-friendly transport, and sporting excellence.
This year also featured 100 electric bicycles from Yenko Mobility, further reinforcing the event’s focus on sustainable innovation.
Team Nigeria have clinched their first-ever Africa Basketball Festival title after a historic run at the 2025 edition, defeating Ghana, Liberia and China to emerge overall champions on Sunday, December 14.
Emmanuel Amos Abanyie emerged champion of the 12th edition of the Gold Fields Tarkwa Internal Tennis Tournament after staging a spirited comeback to defeat his club rival, Jude Buabeng Asiedu, in a thrilling men’s singles final.
Gold Fields Tarkwa Tennis Club emerged champions of the 2025 Farmers Day Triangular Tennis Tournament after a dominant display against Ho Tennis Club and Winneba Tennis Club in Tarkwa.
Rising Ghanaian fighter, Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey alias Theo Lopez, says Ghanaians should expect his best-ever performance when he meets Filipino prodigy, Jayr Raquinel, in a blockbuster clash for the vacant WBO Global super flyweight title on Saturday in Accra.
The 23-year-old, who has amassed all of the Ghana, UBO Africa, and WBO Africa belts in just over a year and a half of professional boxing, faces the toughest test of his world championship credentials against the highly rated Raquinel on the undercard of the mega fight bill earmarked for the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon this Saturday, December 20, which puts the global spotlight squarely on the Ghanaian capital.
Over 50 chief executives will on Friday officially launch the 10th edition and fifth anniversary of the CEO & Corporate Ghana Table Tennis Wellness Initiative at a breakfast ceremony in Accra.
Drawn from Ghana’s leading banks, telecommunications, insurance and manufacturing companies, the high-profile event, scheduled for 8:00 a.m., will take off at the ballroom of The Palms by Eagles Hotel.
This will mark the formal roll-out of a nationwide programme that places affordable table tennis tables in corporate offices and promotes regular play as a simple yet effective workplace wellness tool.
Aspiring President of the Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABF), Alhaji Dauda Fuseni, has promised to completely rebrand the sport and overhaul the federation’s operations if elected.
The current vice-president, who is contesting for the top job in the upcoming GABF election, said the current image of Ghanaian amateur boxing was driving away potential corporate partners and media interest.
He pledged during a campaign meeting with coaches. He expressed deep concern about the shabby appearance of the national team, the Black Bombers, at the recent IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Dubai, where boxers and officials travelled without proper uniforms.
Ghana’s mixed doubles pair, Michael Yeboah and Emerald Bortey, have made a strong impression at the 2025 African Youth Championships in Luanda, Angola, advancing to the quarter-finals with a series of commanding performances.
