Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

A 13-year-old schoolboy stole the thunder from seasoned campaigners when the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) held its 21st Surveyors' Week & 57th Annual Meeting Maiden Golf Tournament at Celebrity Golf Club last Saturday.

Ghanaian boxing royalty will descend on Keta this Easter as the legendary Azumah Nelson is honoured with a landmark accolade in his name.

The Volta Region will host the maiden “Prof Azumah Nelson Champion Emeritus” world title on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with the iconic three-time world champion expected to be ringside as a guest of honour when the World Alliance Boxing Association (WABA) stages a special tournament in tribute to Africa’s most celebrated pugilist.

Ghanaian international hockey umpire Adimah Aziz has been invited to officiate at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s World Cup Qualifier Playoffs, scheduled to take place in Ismailia, Egypt, from March 1 to 7, 2026.

Aziz’s appointment follows a strong run of performances at both local and continental levels. He has officiated 37 international matches as an umpire and served as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in six games across countries including England, the USA, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Austria, China, and Egypt.

In recent times, Aziz was the Video Assistant Referee for the final between Korea and Kazakhstan at the Asian Cup held in Bihar, India, in 2025.

Ghana’s top female table tennis star, Cynthia Kwabi, has been crowned winner of the third edition of the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Sheroes 3 Tournament after delivering a thrilling performance from the group stages through to an intense main-draw showdown on Saturday, February 21.

The victory marks Kwabi’s second consecutive title, having also triumphed at the Sheroes 2 “Love Edition” Singles event a fortnight ago. 

From the group phase, the tone of the competition was already clear as Ghana Immigration Service's Kwabi showed authority in her group, advancing confidently into the knockout stage. 

In a bold move to demonstrate personal commitment to Ghana’s sporting renaissance, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged to donate two months of his salary to the newly launched Ghana Sports Fund.

The Minister made the announcement during a parliamentary session last Thursday, where he highlighted the transformative potential of the Sports Funds Bill and its capacity to make a substantial contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Newly appointed Black Starlets head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has pledged to build a mentally resilient team capable of competing at the highest level on the continent.

The tactician made the remarks after signing a two-year contract with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to officially take charge of Ghana’s U-17 side.

“I am grateful to the Ghana Football Association for the trust and stability this contract provides. Our focus is clear — to build a technically sound, tactically disciplined and mentally strong team that can compete at the highest level in Africa. 

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now less than four months away, Ghana’s preparations have entered a decisive phase.

On June 17, the Black Stars will walk out in Toronto to face Panama in their opening Group L fixture, with England and Croatia lying in wait.

It is a formidable group, one that demands not sentiment, nostalgia or political correctness, but cold, hard football decisions.

That is why former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie’s intervention this week deserves careful attention.

Boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have agreed a professional rematch in September.

Accra Hearts of Oak endured another frustrating and scoreless day at home after failing to break down struggling Berekum Chelsea in a Ghana Premier League match at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon yesterday.

Despite dominating possession and coming close several times, Hearts continued their scoreless run at home in the league this year after failing to score again for the third successive home fixture and drop to third on the league log. 

Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Vice-President, George Afriyie, has thrown his weight behind national team coach Otto Addo, insisting the final decision on whether to invite Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah and Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to the Black Stars must rest squarely with the man in charge.

With fewer than four months to Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto on June 17, the debate has intensified over the England-born duo, who previously declined invitations to represent Ghana but have now declared their readiness to feature following the nation’s qualification.

According to well-known football insider Nicolo Schira, Genoa have made an offer to extend the contract of their forward.

They are keen for 31-year-old striker Caleb Ekuban to renew his deal until June 30, 2028.

Ekuban’s current contract is set to expire at the end of this June, and the club is eager to secure his services for the coming years given his experience and contributions to the team.

Zinedine Zidane is believed to be preparing for a return to the dugout after agreeing to takeover the French national team after the World Cup, according to reports.

The France and Real Madrid legend has shunned replacement roles since leaving the Bernabeu in 2021 after his second stint in the dugout. 

The 53-year-old tactician is believed to have had his heart set on taking over Les Bleus for some time, but was not able to unseat his former team-mate Didier Deschamps as head coach. 

Gary Rowett is keeping his fingers crossed that Abdul Fatawu and Jordan Ayew can return to fitness in time for tomorrow trip to Middlesbrough after both missed out on the draw at Stoke.

Leicester City manager Rowett said the Ghanaian pair picked up problems on the final day before the trip to the Bet365 Stadium.

It was the first time that star man Fatawu had missed a Championship game this season.

Augustine Okrah produced a vintage display with a deadly double in last Saturday’s pulsating 3-2 clash with Vision FC at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema.

Yet his clinical finishing was not enough to save Bechem United from a damaging defeat — their 10th in 23 league matches.