The Lifetime Patron of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Mr Ray Quarcoo, has urged contemporary sports administrators to restore the nation’s sporting front to its dizzying heights of old.

The Goodwill Sport Ambassador said pragmatic steps were needed to develop talents into world contenders in every sphere of the sports enterprise.

Defending champions, Cote d'Ivoire, will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Mozambique at Grand Stade de Marrakech later today at 5:30 pm.

This will be Mozambique's sixth AFCON appearance, and they have failed to win any of their previous 15 group games.

Stung by their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Victor Osimhen said Nigeria are determined to use the Africa Cup of Nations to channel their disappointment into tournament success in Morocco.

After failing to qualify directly, Nigeria were handed a lifeline via the playoff route, but after making light work of Gabon in the semifinal found themselves bested by Congo DR on penalties in the final, and their World Cup dreams go up in smoke.

Nigeria opened their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes on Tuesday, December 23.

Former African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman produced a moment of brilliance, shifting the ball onto his left foot before unleashing an unstoppable strike into the top-right corner to restore Nigeria’s lead and secure all three points for Coach Eric Chelle’s side.

Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.

Christian Bassogog still remembers the magic of 2017. It was the year he burst onto the African football stage, capturing hearts and headlines as the CAF Africa Cup of Nations’ best player.

Ghanaian super flyweight prospect Michael “Black Spider” Abban will ring in 2026 with a high-profile showdown against Tanzania’s Muhsin Kizota, contesting the vacant WBA Pan African and Commonwealth Silver titles on January 1 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

For decades, boxing was one of Ghana’s most powerful sporting symbols, producing world champions such as D.K. Poison, Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Joshua Clottey and Joseph Agbeko, among others.

These icons once placed Ghana firmly on the world boxing map. Sadly, that proud tradition has steadily faded, with the nation losing its grip on world titles and repeated attempts to reclaim its former glory proving unsuccessful.

The Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is pleased to announce the safe return of Ghana’s delegation from the prestigious ITTF Global Youth Training Camp held in Chengdu, China.

The delegation, made up of Joanita Borteye, Israel Aklie, and Cynthia Kwabi, participated in the elite high-performance programme at the Chengdu National Key Table Tennis Training School from 4th to 13th December 2025, alongside some of the world’s most promising young table tennis talents.

The President of the Ghana Basketball Association (GBBA), Alex Kukula, has hailed the successful staging of the 2025 Africa Basketball Festival as a major milestone for the growth of basketball in Ghana and across the continent.

The third edition of the Bowmarie X’mas Community Football Gala has reached an exciting quarter-final stage, with top teams battling for places in the semi-finals.

The tournament, scheduled from December 18 to 26, 2025, at the Kpandai Town Park, has already produced impressive performances from participating teams, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase.

Patson Daka was the hero for Zambia as his injury-time header earned a dramatic 1-1 draw against Mali in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Monday, December 22.

Mali had taken the lead shortly after the hour mark when Lassine Sinayoko lashed home from close range in the Group A encounter, finishing after his initial effort from a corner had been blocked.

Sixteen-year-old Mubarak Shaaban Mohammed became Ghana’s sole representative in the cycling events at the 2025 Africa Youth Games, marking the country’s first appearance in the discipline since 2014.

Guided by Coach Shaaban Mohammed, the talented youngster tackled two gruelling races: the Men’s Youth Individual Time Trial (13.48 km) and the Men’s Youth Road Race (94.36 km across seven laps of the same circuit).

The competition, originally restricted to riders aged 14–16, was altered at the last minute to include 17- and 18-year-olds, intensifying the challenge for younger athletes like Mubarak.

Ghana Athletics (GA) has assured its preparedness to execute a flawless hosting of the 24th Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Senior Athletics Championships when Accra stages the 2026 edition in May next year.

Having already awarded the hosting rights to Ghana following bid success over Botswana at its Congress in Cameroon in June 2024, the CAA, last week, confirmed that the event for Africa's top athletics stars, billed for the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, will run from May 12-17, 2026.

Dr Fred Awaah, the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has outlined an ambitious vision to transform sports from mere social entertainment into a significant contributor to Ghana’s economic growth.

In an exclusive interview with Graphic Sports following the board’s inauguration ceremony at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Dr Awaah expressed deep gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, for the trust placed in the new board.