Ghana’s capital will come alive tomorrow morning as elite long-distance runners and thousands of fitness enthusiasts hit the streets for the 2025 First National Bank (FNB) Accra Marathon, a grand festival of endurance returning with a refreshing new format aimed at boosting participation while keeping the competitive spirit intact.

The marathon fever grips Accra annually, drawing runners of all ages and backgrounds in a vibrant mix of passion, perseverance and pride.

Four of the Ghana Premier League’s most consistent tacticians have been shortlisted for the NASCO Coach of the Month award for October.

Four of the Ghana Premier League’s standout performers in October have been shortlisted for the NASCO Player of the Month award. They are Aduana FC’s Emmanuel Marfo, Medeama SC’s Emmanuel Owusu, Gold Stars’ Samuel Attah Kumi, and Nations FC’s Emmanuel Annor.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced a landmark partnership between Ghana’s Parliament and English Premier League side Sunderland AFC, paving the way for future winners of the Democracy Cup to play an international friendly in England.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has appealed to corporate Ghana to support the establishment of a Democracy Soccer School of Excellence to help nurture young football talent and promote leadership, discipline, and democratic values among the youth.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has appointed a team of South African match officials for the forthcoming Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.

South Africa’s Tom Abongile has been named as the centre referee for Nigeria’s semi-final fixture. He will be assisted by his compatriot Zakhele Siwela, who will serve as one of the assistant referees, while Akhona Makalima will take charge of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has hired a new coach.

It is a sentence which we have heard several times since the 22-year-old Briton emerged from nowhere to win the 2021 US Open title as a teenage qualifier.

But the appointment of Francisco Roig – a wily Spaniard who helped Rafael Nadal win each of his 22 Grand Slam titles - feels like a longer-term bet as Raducanu looks to continue her upward trajectory.

Victor Osimhen scored a sensational hat-trick as Galatasaray handed Ajax their fourth consecutive defeat in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The Nigerian striker took his European tally to six goals for the campaign, opening the scoring in the 59th minute before converting two penalties to complete his treble as the match ended 3-0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium, Amsterdam city, on Wednesday, November 5.

With the hat-trick, Osimhen reached 25 goals in European competitions, surpassing former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward Obafemi Martins to become Nigeria’s all-time top scorer in Europe.

Aburi Girls’ Senior High School has received a new multipurpose basketball court, unveiled and handed over by alumna Madam Aurora Commodore-Toppar, the Treasurer of the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBF).

In the heart of Takoradi, a new chapter in Ghanaian tennis is being written by two extraordinary sisters — Niara Aoki Akati Sangari (10) and Renée Akati Sangari (12).

In just two and a half years, the Sangari sisters have captured over ten trophies, dominating Ghana’s junior tennis circuit and setting their sights firmly on global success.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to organize a testimonial match in honour of the nation’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan, to celebrate his illustrious career and immense contributions to Ghanaian football.

Details of the testimonial are yet to be announced by the FA, but the event is expected to serve as a fitting tribute to a player whose name has become synonymous with the country’s football history.

Arsenal continued their perfect run in the 2025/26 Champions League with a commanding 3–0 victory over Slavia Prague on Tuesday, November 4, according to yahoo.com.

Mikel Merino scored twice, while Bukayo Saka opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 32nd minute after a VAR review penalized Lukas Provod for handball.

The win keeps Mikel Arteta’s side undefeated in all competitions and level with Bayern Munich as the only clubs boasting 12 points from four group-stage matches.

Liverpool claimed a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League thanks to Alexis Mac Allister’s decisive header in the 61st minute.

Trent Alexander-Arnold made his first appearance at Anfield since leaving his boyhood club in the summer, coming off Madrid’s bench in the 81st minute to a chorus of boos and whistles from the home fans.

Despite the defeat, Thibaut Courtois was outstanding for Real Madrid, producing eight saves to keep his side in contention.

Luis Díaz’s double helped 10-man Bayern Munich maintain their perfect start to the season winning 2-1 at the expense of defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025/26 Champions League on Tuesday.

The German side made it 16 successive wins in all competitions — including four from four in the Champions League — to top the league phase table.

Díaz had a mixed night, scoring twice to put Bayern in control before being sent off on the stroke of half-time following a rash challenge from behind on Achraf Hakimi.

The 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World XI has been revealed — and Premier League representation has dropped compared to last year.

This year’s team, voted for by over 20,000 professional footballers from 68 countries, features just three players from the English top flight — two fewer than in 2024.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is the only Premier League player to retain his place in the side, anchoring a three-man defence.

He is joined by Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma — although it’s worth noting that much of Donnarumma’s success came during his time with Paris Saint-Germain last season.