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John Laryea returns to rousing welcome in Accra

John Abaja Laryea, also known as the 'Expensive Boxer,' received a warm welcome back to Ghana on Tuesday, November 5, after his first international fight in the USA.

Prof Johnson Nyarko Boapong (5th from right) together with management of UCC after the unveiling
Prof Johnson Nyarko Boapong (5th from right) together with management of UCC after the unveiling
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2024 GUSA Games mascot unveiled

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has unveiled the mascot and logo to officially kick-start the countdown of the 2024 Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) games to be hosted by the university.

An alleged report into Imane Khelif's biology has apparently revealed she is a biological male
An alleged report into Imane Khelif's biology has apparently revealed she is a biological male
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New 'leaked' report claims boxer Imane Khelif is a biological male, sparks fresh debate over Olympics gender row

New calls for Olympics gender row boxer Imane Khelif to be stripped of her gold medal have emerged after a 'leaked' report claimed she is a biological man. 

Antoine Semenyo has scored four Premier League goals for Bournemouth this season, putting him halfway towards his tally from 2023-24
Antoine Semenyo has scored four Premier League goals for Bournemouth this season, putting him halfway towards his tally from 2023-24
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Bournemouth's Semenyo motivated by trial rejections

Antoine Semenyo's goals for Bournemouth have caught the eye this season, with his latest effort setting the club on its way to a first ever win over defending Premier League champions Manchester City.

The players were exiting the pitch at the time of the strike
The players were exiting the pitch at the time of the strike
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VIDEO: Watch the moment a footballer was struck and killed by lightning during a match

Tragedy struck a local Peruvian football match on Sunday as a lightning bolt hit the pitch, killing 39-year-old defender Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza and injuring several others. 

The incident occurred at the Coto Coto stadium in Chilca, Huancayo, during a game between Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca.

The match was broadcast live but was suspended after 22 minutes due to worsening storm conditions. Moments after the players began to exit the field, a powerful lightning strike hit, fatally wounding Mr de la Cruz Meza. 

Ghana sets target for LA28 Paralympic Games with South Korea training initiative
Ghana sets target for LA28 Paralympic Games with South Korea training initiative
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Ghana sets target for LA28 Paralympic Games with South Korea training initiative

Three Ghanaian para-athletes, along with a team official, have travelled to South Korea to begin preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, marking the start of Ghana’s ambitious journey towards qualification. 

North Korea’s 2024 success adds to previous wins in 2008 and 2016, denying Spain the opportunity to win the title three successive times
North Korea’s 2024 success adds to previous wins in 2008 and 2016, denying Spain the opportunity to win the title three successive times
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North Korea beat Spain to claim their 3rd U17 Women's World Cup title

The first-ever FIFA tournament held in the Dominican Republic could not have come to a more fitting end. North Korea and Spain, the two most successful teams in Under-17 Women’s World Cup history, squared off for the title in the final on Sunday night.

Kurt Simeon-Okraku (2nd right) with some of the Black Queens players
Kurt Simeon-Okraku (2nd right) with some of the Black Queens players

Kurt Okraku surprises Black Queens players in Israel

THE Ghana Football Association President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, paid a surprise visit to some members of the national senior female team, the Black Queens, in Israel, to the delight of the football stars.

Sam Johnson
Sam Johnson
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Use local players for final AFCON matches - Sam Johnson

Former Black Stars defender, Sam Johnson, has advised national team coach, Otto Addo, to rely heavily on local players for the remaining Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Angola and Niger. 

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe-- Ready to fight any planned extension of FA tenure
Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe-- Ready to fight any planned extension of FA tenure
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I'll resist extension of FA President tenure - Nyaho

A FORMER President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has pledged to resist any attempt to overturn the two-term limit for the FA presidency, which he originally proposed.

Diego Forlan has transitioned into a tennis player
Diego Forlan has transitioned into a tennis player

Diego Forlan's route from football to tennis

FOOTBALLERS are a competitive bunch. The will to win is rarely ever consigned to the pitch.

• John Laryea carried shoulder high after winning the fight
• John Laryea carried shoulder high after winning the fight
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Ghanaian boxer Laryea dominates Mejia on US debut

John Abaja Laryea, alias Expensive Boxer, lived up to his word by inflicting severe punishment on Nicaragua's Alexander Mejia, in the Ghanaian's debut fight in the United States of America (USA) last Friday.

Sampson Segbedzi (left) and Isaac Commey set to slug it out later this month
Sampson Segbedzi (left) and Isaac Commey set to slug it out later this month
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Commey dares Segbedzi for national and UBO titles

An expected war in the ring looms on November 24 when the pride of Bukom, Isaac 'Jungle King' Commey challenges Ashaiman's favourite, Sampson 'Mama's Boy' Segbedzi, for the Ghana and UBO Africa welterweight titles in Accra.

Wasiru Mohammed — Returns to the ring after four years
Wasiru Mohammed — Returns to the ring after four years

Wasiru returns after four years, set to fight in Johannesburg Nov.

The long-awaited return to international action by former WBO Africa junior featherweight champion, Wasiru Mohammed, will now come off against South Africa's Kaine Fourie in a 10-round lightweight clash in Johannesburg on November 23.

Reks Brobby-- Gets Africa Games appointment
Reks Brobby-- Gets Africa Games appointment
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2027 African Games: Reks Brobby appointed on Committee

The African Union (AU) Sports Authority Board has nominated Olympian, Reks Brobby, to serve on the Technical Committee of the 2027 African Games slated for Egypt. 

During the Ordinary Session held in Algeria last month, it considered engaging experts to serve on the Technical Committee in line with AU Statutes as captured in Article (18) F. 

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