The Accra International Conference Centre will be under the spotlight on Friday as the 49th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards unfold on a night of unmatched glamour and fierce competition for Ghana’s ultimate sporting accolade.

At the heart of the event is the thrilling contest for the prestigious Sports Personality of the Year award, a battle between two extraordinary women – Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah and Grace Mintah.

Everton are eyeing a sensational £16.8 million swoop for Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah, with manager David Moyes confirming the club’s interest in the Olympique Lyon starlet as they look to inject fresh energy into their attack before the transfer window slams shut.

The 21-year-old winger, valued at €20 million (£16.8 million), has emerged as a key target for Everton during the January transfer window. 

Traditional powerhouses, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, are reinforcing their squads in a fierce bid to reclaim the league title as the Ghana Premier League’s second registration window edges towards its dramatic close on Wednesday, January 22.

With just three points separating the top six teams, the race for glory promises an exhilarating second half of the season.

Last Saturday, hundreds of staff members of FirstBank Ghana, along with their families and friends, participated in a massive health walk at Ayi Mensah in Greater Accra. The enthusiastic group climbed the Aburi hills near the Peduase Lodge, accompanied by lively music from a brass band.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the formation of a new Management Committee for the Black Stars, tasked with overseeing the administrative and logistical operations of the senior male national team.

A Scottish basketball club signed and then sacked a player who is linked to a murder in the US.

Caledonia Gladiators said it was unaware that Malik Dunbar, who joined last month, was the suspect in the shooting of Arthur Braxton in Augusta, Georgia.

Dunbar, 28, and teammate Jared Wilson-Frame have both had their contracts terminated by the super league team.

The Ghana Premier League roars back into action this weekend with a blockbuster fixture in Samreboi as Hearts of Oak face reigning champions, FC Samartex 1996, in a game that could define both teams' title hopes.

For Hearts, this is more than just another game—it is a chance to end their frustrating winless streak against FC Samartex. The Phobians have yet to defeat the champions in their four meetings since FC Samartex entered the top flight. 

The election of President John Dramani Mahama heralds an exciting chapter for Ghana, with his commitment to steering the nation towards sustained growth and development across all sectors.

For the sports industry, one of the most promising moves has been the realignment of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, now rebranded as the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

This signals a sharp pivot towards more focused, strategic sports development, aligning with the President’s vision to reclaim Ghana’s former glory on both the African and world stages.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted his side found it “very difficult” to contain the electric Kamaldeen Sulemana during their hard-fought 3-2 comeback victory over Southampton at Old Trafford.

The University of Ghana (UG) secured gold in the men’s hockey tournament after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) at the 2024 Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games in Cape Coast.

The final match, held at the University of Cape Coast Sports Complex, saw UG emerge victorious in the all-play-all tournament format, defeating KNUST to claim the top spot.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed Kim Lars Björkegren as the head coach of the Black Queens, ushering in a new chapter for the senior women’s national team in line with the FA’s determination to restore Ghana’s dominance in women’s football after years of decline.

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer's record for the most major singles matches played as he reached the 2025 Australian Open third round.

The 37-year-old was made to work in his 430th Grand Slam singles match but he emerged triumphant, beating qualifier Jaime Faria 6-1 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 6-2.

The win gives Djokovic sole ownership of the all-time record for most Grand Slam singles matches played among men and women, and takes him past former rival Federer, who played his last major match at Wimbledon in 2021.

Accra Lions FC, a Ghana Premier League side, has officially announced the mutual departure of head coach Ibrahim Tanko, who is stepping down to focus on other important projects.

Tanko’s leadership was instrumental in the club's growth, earning him respect for his commitment and contributions to the team’s development.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), which was originally set to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The tournament will now be held in August 2025. The 19-team event was initially scheduled for February 1 to February 28.

However, following an assessment by CAF inspectors in the three host countries, it was determined that they were not yet ready to host the competition due to inadequate infrastructure, including stadiums, training facilities, and hospitals.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced Swedish football coach Kim Lars Björkegren as the new Head Coach of the Black Queens, Ghana’s senior national female football team. Björkegren replaces Nora Hauptle, whose tenure ended in December 2024.