President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to Ghanaian supporters planning to travel to North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to respect their visa conditions and return home after the tournament, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise Ghana’s restored travel privileges.
A bold new chapter in Ghanaian football was written in Accra last Monday as legendary South Korean coach, Lim Hung-se, officially launched the West Africa Mission Football Academy (WAMFA), an ambitious project designed not only to unearth Ghana’s next generation of stars but to build a club capable of climbing to the very summit of the domestic game.
In partnership with the Christian missionary organisation, West Africa Mission, Coach Lim has planted the seeds of what could become one of the most structured and visionary football projects in the country, complete with a long-term plan to establish Hoolala FC and propel it from the third tier of Ghana’s football pyramid to the Premier League.
Ghana’s professional boxing will enter a new chapter on June 4 when a newly elected administration officially takes over the running of the sport, the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) has confirmed.
Elections to choose the new governing body will be held on June 2, with a formal handover scheduled for two days later, a transition the IMC insists will mark the completion of its reform mandate rather than any scramble to cling to office.
Ghana has set aside nearly 14 million dollars for the Black Stars’ campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, detailing what he described as a comprehensive financial plan stretching from pre-tournament camping to a possible appearance in the final.
Ghana’s hopes of securing the international allegiance of highly rated forward Ilyas Ansah appear to have suffered a significant setback, with the 1. FC Union Berlin attacker indicating that he will not switch nationality in time to feature for the Black Stars at the next World Cup.
Ten qualified schools in the southern zone of the Volta Region are bracing for this year’s annual Inter-School Sports Competition, scheduled to take place at the Anlo Senior High School (ANSECO) and the Zion College (ZICO), Anloga.
The debate over the Black Stars’ goalkeeping situation has intensified, with sports pundit Christopher Nimley questioning the readiness of locally based goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and calling for a European-based alternative to strengthen Ghana’s options.
Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.
A 13-year-old schoolboy stole the thunder from seasoned campaigners when the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) held its 21st Surveyors' Week & 57th Annual Meeting Maiden Golf Tournament at Celebrity Golf Club last Saturday.
Ghanaian boxing royalty will descend on Keta this Easter as the legendary Azumah Nelson is honoured with a landmark accolade in his name.
The Volta Region will host the maiden “Prof Azumah Nelson Champion Emeritus” world title on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with the iconic three-time world champion expected to be ringside as a guest of honour when the World Alliance Boxing Association (WABA) stages a special tournament in tribute to Africa’s most celebrated pugilist.
Ghanaian international hockey umpire Adimah Aziz has been invited to officiate at the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Men’s World Cup Qualifier Playoffs, scheduled to take place in Ismailia, Egypt, from March 1 to 7, 2026.
Aziz’s appointment follows a strong run of performances at both local and continental levels. He has officiated 37 international matches as an umpire and served as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in six games across countries including England, the USA, Japan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Austria, China, and Egypt.
In recent times, Aziz was the Video Assistant Referee for the final between Korea and Kazakhstan at the Asian Cup held in Bihar, India, in 2025.
Ghana’s top female table tennis star, Cynthia Kwabi, has been crowned winner of the third edition of the Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Sheroes 3 Tournament after delivering a thrilling performance from the group stages through to an intense main-draw showdown on Saturday, February 21.
The victory marks Kwabi’s second consecutive title, having also triumphed at the Sheroes 2 “Love Edition” Singles event a fortnight ago.
From the group phase, the tone of the competition was already clear as Ghana Immigration Service's Kwabi showed authority in her group, advancing confidently into the knockout stage.
In a bold move to demonstrate personal commitment to Ghana’s sporting renaissance, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has pledged to donate two months of his salary to the newly launched Ghana Sports Fund.
The Minister made the announcement during a parliamentary session last Thursday, where he highlighted the transformative potential of the Sports Funds Bill and its capacity to make a substantial contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Newly appointed Black Starlets head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, has pledged to build a mentally resilient team capable of competing at the highest level on the continent.
The tactician made the remarks after signing a two-year contract with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to officially take charge of Ghana’s U-17 side.
“I am grateful to the Ghana Football Association for the trust and stability this contract provides. Our focus is clear — to build a technically sound, tactically disciplined and mentally strong team that can compete at the highest level in Africa.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now less than four months away, Ghana’s preparations have entered a decisive phase.
On June 17, the Black Stars will walk out in Toronto to face Panama in their opening Group L fixture, with England and Croatia lying in wait.
It is a formidable group, one that demands not sentiment, nostalgia or political correctness, but cold, hard football decisions.
That is why former Ghana Football Association vice-president George Afriyie’s intervention this week deserves careful attention.
