Albert Amoah’s return to Kumasi Asante Kotoko has been greeted with a surge of expectation, as the club and its faithful look to their once-prolific striker to spark an end to a worrying goal drought and breathe fresh life into a faltering campaign.

Last week, Kotoko announced that Amoah had returned to the club for the remainder of the season, insisting his loan move back to the club was “a strategic decision” by Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi, a move the Porcupine Warriors were well placed to facilitate at a crucial moment of the season.

Senegal upset 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco in the final, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night, claiming a 1-0 win after extra time to secure their second continental title.

The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has assured the newly elected leadership of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) that the welfare and interests of amateur boxers will remain a key priority under the Authority’s policies and programmes.

Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Casablanca on Saturday, January 17, to secure third place at the Africa Cup of Nations, with substitute Ademola Lookman scoring the decisive penalty in the shootout.

Both Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush missed Egypt's opening spot kicks, while Akor Adams, Moses Simon and Alex Iwobi all converted for the Super Eagles, before Lookman stepped up to secure the bronze medal.

It's Nigeria's record-extending ninth third-placed finish at the Nations Cup, with the West African giants banishing their shootout failure against hosts Morocco on Wednesday to prevail here and end a promising AFCON campaign on a high.

This weekend’s Ghana Premier League spotlight shines firmly on Bibiani, where the Dun’s Park stages a heavyweight contest that could ripple through the title race and beyond.

Bibiani Gold Stars, buoyed by an impressive home record and the arrival of a new head coach, face the daunting task of halting an Asante Kotoko side fighting to arrest a worrying inconsistency.

very December, the town of Yendi in the Northern Region of Ghana is transformed into a vibrant arena of colour, culture and competition as its clans converge for an annual football tournament that has grown into far more than a sporting contest.

This year’s edition brought together eight clans, comprising Blacksmith, Warriors, Gonji, Mossi, Butches, Laabangsi, Lungsi and Wanzama, who battled it out over 32 fiercely contested matches. 

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has opened up about the intense social and financial pressures African footballers face when they return home, revealing how expectations around money and responsibility can become overwhelming.

The much-anticipated Armwrestling Supermatch on Thursday night in Accra lived up to its billing, with electrifying intensity erupting at the Accra Sports Stadium as Ghana’s top pullers battled for supremacy.

The sweep contest proved a true test of strength, skill and mental toughness, featuring elite armwrestlers who in 2025 either dominated the African continent or claimed world championship medals.

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 (£14,960) after being found guilty of misconduct by a Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary panel.

In a statement, CAF said Eto’o—now president of Cameroon’s football federation (FECAFOOT)—violated the organisation’s principles of sportsmanship during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Cameroon and hosts Morocco.

In total, 63 players have scored exactly one goal at AFCON 2025, highlighting the tournament’s competitive balance and the variety of attacking threats on display.

Morocco's Brahim Díaz has strengthened his grip on the Golden Boot race with 5 goals at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, maintaining his lead as the hosts booked their place in the final.

Although the Spain-based forward did not score in Wednesday’s semi-final victory over Nigeria, Díaz remained top of the scoring charts with five goals.

Senegal will face hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after an emotionally charged semi-final night produced two tightly fought contests and decisive moments at opposite ends of the country.

Real Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles saw their quest for a place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 come to an end on Wednesday night after a defeat to hosts Morocco, a result that sparked strong reactions from the Nigerian camp over the performance of the match officials.

The tightly contested semi-final, played under intense atmosphere and expectation, saw Morocco edge Nigeria on penalties (4-2), after the game ended 0-0 in regulation time, to secure a spot in Sunday’s final.

While the hosts celebrated another historic step on home soil, the Super Eagles were left frustrated, pointing to what they described as biased officiating by the Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea, who was in charge of the encounter.

Senegal secured a place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over record champions Egypt in Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Tangier.

In a tense encounter between two continental heavyweights, Senegal showed composure and tactical discipline to overcome an Egyptian side driven by the quest for an elusive eighth AFCON title.

The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute, when Sadio Mané put the Teranga Lions ahead in Tangier. The Senegal captain struck a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball into the bottom left corner.

Portia Oppong is fast becoming a symbol of versatility and dedication in Ghanaian sport.

From making her mark on the table tennis court to officiating high-profile football and beach soccer matches, Oppong has carved out an inspiring journey across multiple sporting disciplines.

From the table tennis courts to the football pitch and the sandy expanses of Beach Soccer, Portia Oppong’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and breaking barriers.