Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has announced he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk says he is in "complete shock" after testing positive for a banned substance.

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), in partnership with cognac brand Hennessy, is set to bring its second edition of “BAL IN” to Accra, Ghana. 

In a bid to strengthen international relations, foster inclusivity among member federations, and enhance football development in Africa and beyond, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has opened its first-ever permanent African regional office in Rabat, Morocco.  

Black Stars and West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus has earned a place in the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Team of the Year following an outstanding debut campaign in the Premier League and stellar performances on the international stage.  

Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda, and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerged as the standout winners at the 2024 CAF Awards held on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco.

Albert Amoah of Asante Kotoko delivered a surprise stoppage-time winner against Hearts of Oak, earning him the NASCO Man of the Match award in the most anticipated fixture of Week 13 of the Ghana Premier League. 

Kpando Heart of Lions delivered a stunning performance to edge defending champions, FC Samartex 1996, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena, Samreboi, propelling them to the summit of the Ghana Premier League table.

The Lions’ hero of the day was Nana Kwame Oppong, whose fourth-minute strike—courtesy of a perfectly timed assist from Kwadwo Obeng Jnr—silenced the home crowd and shattered FC Samartex's aura of home invincibility. 

One tournament, two hemispheres, six countries. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men's World Cup - but the opening matches will be held in South America to mark the centenary of the Fifa World Cup.

That means teams will play across different seasons and hemispheres within the same tournament.

Four South American nations - Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay - submitted a joint bid in early 2023.

The Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra will come alive next Saturday, December 22, when boxing fans are treated to an exciting end-of-year showdown at the "Ultimate Legacy" event grounds. 

Headlining the much-anticipated boxing bonanza are Tokyo 2020 Olympic medallist, Samuel ‘Ring Warrior’ Takyi, the reigning national and UBO Africa featherweight champion, Stanley Nyantakyi, better known as Ashanti Warrior, and the promising young talent, Kevin Abraham.

The event is being presented by Legacy Rise Sports Promotions, a venture owned by Sharaf Mahama, the son of Ghana’s President-elect, John Mahama. 

Dutch football star of Ghanaian heritage Memphis Depay made a significant impact last Friday as the guest of honour at a special fight night for juvenile boxers in Accra.

The event was part of his commitment to support children from deprived communities, with a particular focus on helping young boxers realise their dreams.

Newly appointed Aduana FC Head Coach, Cioba Aristica, has pledged to guide the club to a top-four finish in the Ghana Premier League by the end of the season. 

Although he spoke confidently, the Romanian tactician acknowledged the challenges ahead and called for the unwavering support of fans to achieve this ambitious goal.

Rising Ghanaian swimming star, Nubia Adjei, has set her sights on even greater achievements after breaking two national records at the 17th World Aquatics Swimming World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

The 21-year-old, who is currently based in the UK, excelled in both the 50m and 100m backstroke events, marking a historic moment for Ghanaian swimming.

Ghana’s Black Maidens displayed grit and determination as they defeated Benin 3-2 in a thrilling Group A match at the GFA Technical Centre (Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence), Prampram, last Saturday.

Gertrude Amoafo emerged as the heroine, delivering a stunning second-half performance, including the decisive goal that sent Ghana into the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup.