Azumah Nelson — To be honoured
Azumah Nelson — To be honoured

WBC to honour Azumah Nelson on June 13

Ghanaian boxing legend, Azumah Nelson, will once again be the recipient of a World Boxing Council (WBC) award when the WBC's "The Year of Africa" celebrations continue with a mega fight show in Accra next month.

• Charles Osei Asibey (left), President of the Armwrestling Federation, with Samuel Basintale Amadu, the Comptroller-General of GIS
• Charles Osei Asibey (left), President of the Armwrestling Federation, with Samuel Basintale Amadu, the Comptroller-General of GIS

Armwrestling board meets GIS boss

The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has called on the Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Samuel Basintale Amadu, to discuss the way forward to deepen the relations between the two institutions.

The visit, characterised by warm interactions and an inspiring conversation, was also to congratulate Mr Amadu on his appointment to the highest office in the service.

Real Tamale United
Real Tamale United

RTU, Eleven Wonders to battle for Premier League slot

Former Ghana Premier League sides Real Tamale United (RTU) and Techiman Eleven Wonders will face off in a highly anticipated playoff clash on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.

Mr Kofi Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation
Mr Kofi Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation

Keep Satellites team for next Olympics — Sports Minister

The Minister 0f Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has urged the country's football authorities to keep the fulcrum of the national U-20 team in anticipation of future competitions especially for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The Satellites crashed out of the 2025 U-20 Arica Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the quarter finals on penalties to host nation, Egypt last week. 

Edem Kofi Kpotosu (in spectacles), MP for Ho Central, presenting the items to Freeman Azumah, Ho Municipal Physical Education Coordinator, while some members of the contingent look on
Edem Kofi Kpotosu (in spectacles), MP for Ho Central, presenting the items to Freeman Azumah, Ho Municipal Physical Education Coordinator, while some members of the contingent look on

Ho Central MP supports sports contingent

THE National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho Central, Edem Kofi Kpotosu, last Sunday presented a consignment of tracksuits, jerseys and toiletries worth about GH¢30,000 to the municipal sports contingent.

The presentation, which was done before they departed for the 54th Volta Region Inter-District Basic Schools Sports Festival in Hohoe, was to boost their morale at the tournament.

• Kurt Simeon-Okraku (3rd from left) presenting the keys to the bus to one of the representatives of the recipient club
• Kurt Simeon-Okraku (3rd from left) presenting the keys to the bus to one of the representatives of the recipient club

GFA presents buses to Ampem Darkoa, Hasaacas Ladies

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has presented buses to Ampem Darkoa Ladies and Hasaacas Ladies, champions of the Northern and Southern Zones of the 2023/24 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League.

• Joseph Taylor
• Joseph Taylor

Taylor, Nuhu smash Ghana’s 400m national records

Ghana’s long-standing 400m national records for both men and women have been shattered by two promising young athletes, signalling a new era for Ghanaian athletics.

Joseph Taylor, a first-year student at Duke University, blazed to a personal best time of 44.98 seconds to break the nearly three-decade-old men’s national record held by Ibrahim Hassan since 1996 (45.13 seconds). 

 Black Queens squad expected to play in the international friendly
Black Queens squad expected to play in the international friendly

Black Queens to face Côte d’Ivoire in friendly

The Black Queens of Ghana are set to play two crucial international friendly matches against Côte d'Ivoire as part of their preparations for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

The friendly fixtures, scheduled for May 30 and June 3, 2025, will both be played away and are expected to provide valuable match experience for the national women’s team as they gear up for the continental championship, which kicks off on July 5 to 26, 2025.

South Africa win their first U-20 AFCON title after victory over Morocco

South Africa were crowned champions of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time, following a gritty 1-0 win over Morocco in Sunday night’s final at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo.

A stunning second-half strike from Gomolemo Kekana sealed the victory, delivering a historic moment for South African football. It was also their first-ever win over a North African side in the tournament’s history.

Lamin Yamal— One of Barca’s youngsters
Lamin Yamal— One of Barca’s youngsters

How Flick turned Barca's 'young musketeers' into champions

When former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen declared at the start of the 1995-96 Premier League season "You can't win anything with kids", Alex Ferguson's young Manchester United stars went on to prove him wrong.

The Class of '92 won the Premier League and FA Cup Double that season before establishing themselves as one of the best teams in the world - and many are now tipping Barcelona's 'young musketeers' to have a similar impact.

Coach Joseph Martey in a pose with GBF 1st Vice-President, Dauda Fuseni (left) and Treasurer Mustapha Nettey (right) before their departure last Saturday at the Kotoka International Airport
Coach Joseph Martey in a pose with GBF 1st Vice-President, Dauda Fuseni (left) and Treasurer Mustapha Nettey (right) before their departure last Saturday at the Kotoka International Airport

Black Rockets in Guinea for African Youth Boxing Championships

Three fighters of the national youth boxing team, Black Rockets, departed Accra last Saturday night en route to Conakry, Guinea, where they will compete at the 3rd African Youth Boxing Championships between May 16-26.

Minimumweight (48kg) campaigner, George Nii Nortey Dowuona, 18, flyweight (51kg) Mathias Ashitey, 17 and Desmond Pappoe, 17 - light middleweight (71kg), will be flying the flag of Ghana at the event, which features a number of countries from around the continent. 

Abdul Karim Zito — Kotoko coach
Abdul Karim Zito — Kotoko coach

Coach Zito defends strikers amid claims of rift

The Head coach of Asante Kotoko, Abdul Karim Zito, has leapt to the defence of his strikers, Albert Amoah and Kwame Opoku, following growing speculation of friction between the two players during matches.

Reports have suggested a lack of cohesion and possible tension between the attacking duo, but Coach Zito has downplayed these claims, attributing their behaviour to healthy competition and individual ambition rather than personal conflict.

Faith Ladies and Police Ladies shine as betPawa elevates women’s football in Ghana

The University of Ghana Stadium was the epicentre of Ghanaian women’s football on Sunday, May 18, 2025, as fans were treated to a thrilling double-header finale, showcasing betPawa’s unwavering commitment to the women’s game.

Eddie Nketiah to get Black Stars  debut call-up?
Eddie Nketiah to get Black Stars debut call-up?

Nketiah to get Black Stars debut call-up?

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is likely to hand a debut call-up to England-born Ghanaian striker Eddie Nketiah, as Ghana prepares for the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in the United Kingdom later this month.

The 25-year-old, who recently helped Crystal Palace secure their first-ever domestic cup title with a historic win over Manchester City in the FA Cup, has reportedly declared his readiness to switch international allegiance and represent Ghana, following years of being overlooked by England.

Police Ladies are champions of the 2024/25 Women's Premier League
Police Ladies are champions of the 2024/25 Women's Premier League

Police Ladies clinch first-ever Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title

Police Ladies made history on Sunday, defeating reigning champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies 2-0 at the to win their first Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League title at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Played under a steady downpour, the highly anticipated clash saw both teams pushing for a triumphant end to their impressive seasons. 

Police Ladies took control early, with Jane Ayieyam opening the scoring in the 27th minute following a dominant first-half display.

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