THE Samreboi township will come alive tomorrow as FC Samartex 1990 attempt to halt Asante Kotoko’s momentum and reignite their own title charge in what promises to be a gripping showdown at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena.

The Porcupine Warriors, the most decorated club in Ghana Premier League history with 24 titles, sit fifth on the log with a game in hand.

They arrive in Samreboi unbeaten and determined, yet fully aware they are stepping into one of the league’s most unforgiving venues for visiting teams.

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has established a committee to oversee Ghana’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the Black Stars’ successful qualification. 

The committee’s scope extends beyond solely football-related activities. Its mandate includes leveraging the World Cup to foster cultural exchange, economic growth, and diplomatic relationships. 

It aims to position Ghana as a vibrant destination for tourism, trade, and international cooperation through strategic initiatives aligned with the event.

Belgian rider Tomas De Neve claimed a commanding victory in Stage 3 of the 2025 Tour du Ghana cycling competition yesterday, powering to the finish line in a blistering time of 1:54:07 hours to take the first yellow jersey of the multi-day race.

The 23-year-old Belgian out-sprinted a fast-finishing bunch in central Accra after a hot and chaotic 78 km circuit race that saw several late attacks and crashes splinter the field.

De Neve held off Dutch rider Tom Wyfve by just over seven seconds, while fellow Belgian Fil D’Heygere rounded out the podium only 7.7 seconds off the winning pace.

Arsenal have announced they will end the club's eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

The sleeve partnership began in 2018 and the current deal is reportedly worth more than £10m ($13.3m) per year.

But it has come under the spotlight after increased violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which borders Rwanda, though the framework of a peace deal between Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and the Congolese government was signed earlier this week.

In April, Paris St-Germain extended their sponsorship with Visit Rwanda until 2028, while Atletico Madrid signed a three-year deal to carry the logo on their men's and women's shirts this season.

Manchester City legend Fernando Luiz Roza, known as Fernandinho has officially retired from football at the age of 40, bringing an end to a distinguished and trophy-laden career.

The former midfield general, who won five Premier League titles during his nine years at the Etihad, confirmed his retirement in Brazil on Wednesday night.

The announcement came during a charity match at Athletico Paranaense’s stadium, according to Globo Esporte, marking the close of a playing career that helped define an era for Manchester City.

PSG defender Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award and compatriot Ghizlane Chebbak secured the CAF Women’s Player of the Year prize in a double triumph for Morocco at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat on Wednesday, where Africa’s finest football performers were celebrated.

The star-studded ceremony drew players, coaches, and legends from across the continent and beyond, honouring excellence in African football as the sport continues to make major strides on the global stage.

Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award and compatriot Ghizlane Chebbak secured the CAF Women’s Player of the Year prize in a double triumph for Morocco at the CAF Awards 2025 in Rabat on Wednesday, where Africa’s finest football performers were celebrated.

The star-studded ceremony drew players, coaches, and legends from across the continent and beyond, honouring excellence in African football as the sport continues to make major strides on the global stage.

Organisers of the Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) have announced an expanded and more ambitious fifth-anniversary edition, unveiling a refreshed direction anchored on a “Five Theme” that highlights the event’s growth and future aspirations.

The Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) will tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, unveil its landmark fifth-anniversary edition at the University of Ghana Basketball Court, Legon. 

Week 10 of the Ghana Premier League delivered another round of high-intensity football, with nine players across the country picking up NASCO Man of the Match awards for their standout performances.

Ghanaian match ticket holders for FIFAWorldCup2026 will now get PRIORITY VISA interview slots via the new FIFA PASS system to enable them to travel to the United States to watch the World Cup.

Ghana’s most capped player, André Dede Ayew, says winning the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup felt like “bringing the whole world to Ghana,” and expressed hope that the country will soon capture another global football title.

Speaking at the official launch of the 2025 U-13 MILO Champions League in Accra last Friday, Ayew reflected on the proudest moment of his career, noting that his confidence and inspiration stem from Ghana’s historic triumph in Egypt—a victory he still regards as the highlight of his football journey.

Ghana’s Veterans Table Tennis Association (VTTAG) has achieved a historic double triumph, securing multiple medals and trophies at two prestigious regional tournaments held in Togo and Benin.

The veteran players displayed exceptional skill, discipline, and resilience, further strengthening Ghana’s growing reputation as a dominant force in African table tennis.

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the government’s plan to establish a School Sports Authority to oversee and coordinate sports development from the basic level through to the tertiary sector.

The proposed authority will organise regular inter-school and inter-university competitions and create a structured system for youth talent identification.

Luka Doncic had 41 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the visiting Los Angeles Lakers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a 119-95 victory last Saturday.

Austin Reaves scored 25 points and Deandre Ayton had 20 points and 10 rebounds for Los Angeles, which led by 31 at the half and won its second straight game. Jaxson Hayes had 10 points off the bench.