Guinea’s SOAR Academy etched their name into history as the first-ever champions of the Roc Cup, capping a flawless campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Racing Club d'Abidjan in last Saturday's final at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon.

Guinea’s SOAR Academy etched their name into history as the first-ever champions of the Roc Cup, capping a flawless campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Racing Club d'Abidjan in last Saturday's final at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon. 

Sento, a mother of two, was serving a one-year prison sentence until a few days ago. On this International Women’s Day, her time behind bars has come to an end.

She is among four inmates granted freedom by Sierra Leone’s Correctional Services.

“I was arrested for loitering. They said they did not want anyone around the makeshift structure because criminals and drug users usually sit around those places. Since I had no one to help me, they took me to the cell. My husband also tried to help arrange my release, but he was unable to find anyone to assist him,” Sento told Africanews.

The simmering rivalry between Sampson Segbedzi and Henry Malm will finally be settled in the ring after Bishop Boxing Promotions (BBP) confirmed the explosive clash as the headline attraction for the rescheduled “Best of Bukom 3” fight night at the Bukom Boxing Arena on May 8.

The much-anticipated event was initially slated for Good Friday, April 3, but organisers pushed it back by a month, citing respect for the Ramadan observance and the need to allow fighters adequate recovery time.

Ghana’s Black Queens may have lifted the Pink Ladies Cup in somewhat unusual circumstances in the United Arab Emirates, but the significance of the triumph goes far beyond the modest trophy presented in a quiet ceremony in Sharjah.

Beneath the anticlimactic ending lies a far more important narrative — the steady reawakening of a team that appears to be rediscovering its identity and competitive edge under head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren.

The Centre of the World Golf Club will host some of the country’s finest golfers when it stages the 2026 PGA Heritage Cup from March 18 to March 21, with a total prize purse of GH¢100,000 up for grabs.

Major League Soccer (MLS) has handed Ghanaian winger Yaw Yeboah and former teammate Derrick Jones lifetime suspensions after an investigation found they engaged in extensive gambling on soccer matches, including games involving their own teams.

Top Ghanaian table tennis players James Marfo and Augustina Badioo emerged champions in the senior categories at the second edition of the Otumfuo Smash Tournament held in Kumasi.

The two-day competition, organised by the Ghana Table Tennis Association, took place from March 6 to March 7 at the Ahinsan Youth Centre and attracted more than 180 players from across the country. 

The tournament featured competitions in three categories — Hopes Under-12, Youth Under-19 and Seniors — with both male and female players battling for honours.

Thousands of Ghanaians turned out in high spirits last Saturday for the maiden Independence Day Run/Walk, with the Chief of Staff to President John Dramani Mahama, Julius Debrah, leading the charge at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon.

Mr Debrah’s participation underscored the government’s renewed push for national wellness and regular exercise, as the event formed part of activities marking Ghana’s 69th Independence anniversary celebrations.

The colourful event, which featured 5km and 10km race categories, attracted over 2,000 participants, including prominent public figures, corporate executives and politicians.

The Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA), Samuel Aboabire, has hailed the inaugural Roc Cup youth tournament as a major step towards unearthing the next generation of African football talent, insisting the initiative must be sustained to unlock opportunities for young players and deliver long-term economic benefits.

GARFA provided key logistical and technical support for the successful staging of the six-day tournament, organised by Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) at the University of Ghana Stadium from February 23 to 28.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Samuel “Ring Warrior” Takyi delivered a clinical display to stop Fatiou Sarouna of Togo in the third round last Friday night in Accra, headlining the “Freedom and Justice” Fight Night organised by SEM Promotions.

Fighting for the first time this year, the Bukom-based boxer dominated the contest from the opening bell, showcasing speed, accuracy and relentless pressure before sealing a brutal stoppage in the fifth and final bout of the night.

Last Thursday, the Confederation of African Football confirmed the rumours that the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations would not take place in Morocco as planned on March 17.

Instead, it had been pushed further down the calendar, exiled to the latter half of the year, taking place after the men's FIFA World Cup in late July.

The announcement answered the most pressing question about the competition: Will it be played in March? Answer: Nope.

That's particularly relevant to the players and coaches currently in pre-tournament camps, not to mention supporters, media, officials, sponsors, broadcasters, and other stakeholders — although it left many other questions unanswered.

Morocco have begun a new chapter in their national team journey after head coach Walid Regragui stepped down from his role, with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) accepting his resignation only months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The decision brings to a close a period of uncertainty following Morocco’s defeat in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, a result that intensified debate over the future direction of the Atlas Lions.

Former Ghana Football Association Vice-President, George Afriyie, has urged the Black Stars to keep their feet firmly on the ground ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning that any dreams of upsetting England will count for little unless Ghana first overcome Panama in their opening match.

Afriyie believes the Black Stars have the capacity to spring a major upset against England, but insists the opening clash against Panama in Toronto, Canada, on June 17 will determine whether Ghana’s campaign gathers momentum or stalls before it truly begins.

Accra Hearts of Oak’s faltering title challenge suffered another blow after the Phobians were held to a frustrating 0–0 draw by Basake Holy Stars yesterday, stretching their winless home run to four matches in the Ghana Premier League.

Reduced to 10 men in the second half, Hearts were unable to capitalise on unexpected slips by their title rivals over a dramatic weekend that tightened the race at the top of the table.

André Ayew opened his scoring account for NAC Breda on Sunday as the Dutch side held Feyenoord to a thrilling 3–3 draw in the Eredivisie.