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.

The long-standing rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria takes centre stage once more this weekend as the Black Galaxies host their West African nemesis in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The clash, set for Sunday, December 22 at the Accra Sports Stadium, promises to reignite memories of Ghana’s dramatic qualification for the last CHAN tournament in 2023.

On that occasion, the Black Galaxies edged out Nigeria via a penalty shootout after both legs ended 2-0 in favour of the respective home sides.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko reignited their Ghana Premier League title chase with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Accra Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

Striker Albert Amoah delivered the decisive moment deep into injury time, scoring his seventh goal of the 2024/25 campaign to secure all three points for the Porcupine Warriors. 

Kumasi Asante Kotoko claimed a dramatic late victory over arch-rivals Hearts of Oak in a thrilling Ghana Premier League clash at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. A stoppage-time goal from Albert Amoah secured a 1-0 win for the hosts, marking their third consecutive league triumph over the Phobians.

Jude Bellingham scored for the sixth successive La Liga game as Real Madrid missed the chance to move top of the table after being held by Rayo Vallecano in a pulsating contest.

England midfielder Bellingham made it 2-2 at the end of an absorbing first half, nodding Rodrygo's clipped ball into the far corner for his seventh goal in all competitions this season.

Forward Diogo Jota scored a late equaliser as Premier League leaders Liverpool twice fought back with 10 men to deny Fulham following Andy Robertson's red card at Anfield.

Jota, sidelined with injury since October, slotted in an 86th-minute leveller after Rodrigo Muniz looked to have ended the Reds' second-half resistance.

Newcastle United forward Jacob Murphy netted a goal in each half as his side hammered Leicester City 4-0 in their Premier League clash at St James' Park on Saturday when the visiting Foxes suffered a defensive collapse early in the second half.

The win emphatically halted Newcastle's run of four Premier League games without victory as Eddie Howe's team inflicted a first defeat on new Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Magpies dominated the first half and took the lead when Jacob Murphy, who had already spurned two good opportunities to put the home side ahead, fired low into the corner following a clever corner routine.

European football is grappling with a scandal involving Youssoufa Moukoko, a forward on loan from Borussia Dortmund to OGC Nice, as shocking allegations about his identity and age have emerged.  

Kumasi is bracing for an electrifying spectacle tomorrow as Ghanaian football’s fiercest rivalry takes centre stage in the Ghana Premier League.

Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, the nation’s most celebrated clubs, are set to renew their iconic Super Clash, a fixture steeped in history, passion and unrelenting drama.

The former coach of the Chinese national men's football team has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for bribery, state media reported.

Following the enthusiasm and success of its recent football gala, the University of Ghana is gearing up to introduce a new corporate football league as part of its Community Games in February 2025.