President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr Richard Akpokavie Esq,  has arrived in Luanda, Angola’s capital for the ongoing Arican Youth Games which begun on December 10, 2025. 

The President was accompanied by Secretary General of the GOC, Mr Mohammed Muniru Kassim together with other Board members of the Olympic Committee. 

The delegation paid a visit to Team Ghana’s base at the Games Village and that has injected fresh energy into Ghana’s campaign. 

Ghana's Black Stars have been assigned a special light-hearted mission to execute at next year's FIFA World Cup in the USA/Mexico/Canada, and that is to take down Panama and England in vengeance for co-hosts USA.

The US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa, Will Stevens, during a tour of the Accra Sports Stadium last Friday as part of a two-day working visit to Ghana, charged the Black Stars to exact revenge for the USA on regional rivals Panama, who have become a bogey side to Team USA in recent years.

THE Ghana Mission in the US will coordinate with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to ensure a smooth participation of Ghanaians at next year’s FIFA World Cup, Ghana’s Ambassador to the US, Victor Emmanuel Smith, has said.    

He indicated that the embassy would ensure that Ghanaians travelling to the US to support the Black Stars received the needed assistance to attend the multi-city schedule and advance Ghana’s broader agenda around the competition.

The much-anticipated Otumfuo Smash Tournament is set to electrify table tennis fans in Kumasi on Saturday, 27th December, 2025, as players from across the region and beyond prepare to battle for top honours in one of Ghana’s most exciting grassroots sports events.

The tournament will be hosted at the Ahinsan Youth Center, a venue expected to provide an energetic and competitive atmosphere for players and fans alike.

Ghana’s presence at the ongoing African Youth Games in Angola is being felt not only on the table but also in officiating, as experienced table tennis figure Hilda Agbottah serves as an umpire at the competition. 

Her role at the continental event highlights years of dedication to the sport and reflects the growing recognition of Ghanaian officials on the African stage.

Black Galaxies head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey has commended his players following their 1-0 defeat to South Africa in an international friendly. 

He expressed confidence in the team’s potential, emphasizing the value of the experience gained against a strong opponent.

"Because the league is ongoing, we didn’t have much time to prepare, but the work was intensive. This game was an eye-opener, and I believe we are building a strong CHAN team. 

Ghana stands to earn a minimum of $10.5million for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following FIFA’s approval of a record 727 million dollar financial package for the expanded tournament to be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Farrakhan Shaaban Mohammed, the sensational junior cyclist from River Park club in the Eastern Region, has set his sights on becoming Ghana’s first representative at the prestigious Tour de France after a remarkable double victory recently.

The 18-year-old prodigy, who dominated the men’s junior 25km individual time trial at the 10th National Cycling Championship at Ablekuma last Saturday, was also crowned the Best Young Rider at the just-concluded Tour du Ghana.

President of the Ghana Paralympic Committee (GPC), Samson Deen, has hinted that he will step down from his role as head of para sports in Ghana in the coming weeks, as he prepares to focus on his responsibilities at the continental level.

According to Deen, he has intentionally mentored capable individuals to take over the leadership of Ghana para sports when he steps down, expressing confidence in their ability to carry on the work he has begun.

The 35th Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on 21 December, with the final in Rabat on 18 January.

The hosts will be looking to lift the trophy of the first time since 1976, while Mohamed Salah will have a chance to put his future at Liverpool to the back of his mind as he aims to deliver Egypt's first title since 2010.

Mohamed Salah took everything in at full-time of Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton, applauding all four sides of Anfield while home fans serenaded their 'Egyptian king' with his familiar song.

By the time he reached the tunnel he was the last player on the pitch, giving a little wave towards the main stand, where his family were sat.

A goodbye perhaps? Only for now, it seems.

The Head of Communications at the British High Commission in Ghana, Bryan Wilson, believes the Black Stars would be a stronger side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if English-born Ghanaian players Eddie Nketiah and Callum Hudson-Odoi are added to the national team.

According to Wilson, if the two players are willing to represent Ghana, they should be seriously considered as part of the squad to boost the team’s competitiveness at the global showpiece.

FIFA has introduced a new ticket pricing category aimed at making the 2026 FIFA World Cup more accessible to fans of qualified national teams, as global demand for tickets continues to surge.

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has once again demonstrated commitment to health, youth development, and environmental sustainability through the successful hosting of the sixth edition of PruRide Accra at the Black Star Square.

The event, which attracted over 400 cyclists from Ghana, Nigeria, and Morocco, continues to grow as a leading platform for promoting cycling as a tool for healthy living, eco-friendly transport, and sporting excellence.

This year also featured 100 electric bicycles from Yenko Mobility, further reinforcing the event’s focus on sustainable innovation. 

Team Nigeria have clinched their first-ever Africa Basketball Festival title after a historic run at the 2025 edition, defeating Ghana, Liberia and China to emerge overall champions on Sunday, December 14.