Respected Ghanaian boxing trainer, Daniel Odamtten, says padded records, weak structures and stalled coaching development are crushing Ghana boxing’s rich talent.
He insists the country is not suffering from a shortage of gifted boxers, but rather failing to develop them properly and turn them into champions.
Ghanaian youngster Caleb Yirenkyi has pledged to work hard and justify Coventry City’s decision to make him their record signing after reportedly paying about €30 million for his services.
Yirenkyi, who was unveiled by the English club last Friday, expressed his delight at joining the team and said he was ready to learn, develop and give his best to help the club achieve its ambitions.
Former Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) Chairman, Ben Nunoo Mensah, has advised Black Bombers boxer and 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, Amadu Mohammed, to resist the temptation of rushing into the professional ranks.
Currently the Development Chief of Ga Mashie, His Royal Highness Nii Kojo Ashifie Papanyira I, has instead encouraged him to continue plying his trade as an amateur.
Ghana Premier League champions, Medeama SC, have set their sights on winning the 2026/27 CAF Champions League as they prepare to represent Ghana in Africa’s premier club competition.
The Tarkwa-based club, drawn against Congolese giants TP Mazembe in the preliminary round, are expected to begin their campaign later this month.
The gym does not announce itself much, except for a signboard visible from a distance along West Boylston Street in Worcester’s downtown.
On the first floor of the facility, a man who once worked in the corner of one of Ghana’s most celebrated world champions is teaching a room full of teenagers how to survive on their own two feet and chase their dreams.
African boxing’s continued efforts to strengthen athlete safety, medical governance and clean sport have gained further momentum with the appointment of Dr Eric Tetteh Ayertey, Lecturer at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) School of Sports and Exercise Medicine, to the Medical and Anti-Doping Committee of African Boxing, the continental governing body affiliated with World Boxing.
The appointment makes Dr Ayertey the first Ghanaian ever to serve on the committee, joining four other medical experts from across Africa contributing to the development of medical and anti-doping standards within the sport.
The Bankers Football League has been officially launched for the 2026 season, with banks set to participate in what organisers have described as the biggest and most exciting edition yet.
The wait is over. After a spectacular 2026 FIFA World Cup, European football roars back to life as SuperSport on DStv and GOtv delivers wall-to-wall action to launch the 2026/27 season. From curtain-raising showpieces to the opening rounds of the continent’s biggest leagues, fans can expect a relentless feast of elite football in the weeks ahead.
Malawi continued their remarkable WAFCON debut campaign on Sunday, defeating Ghana 2-1 to reach the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 for the first time.
The Scorchers, who had already stunned defending champions Nigeria and Egypt in the group stage, completed another major upset with a dramatic second-half winner from Rose Kadzere.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a historic setback on Sunday, losing 1-0 to Cameroun in their WAFCON quarter-final in Casablanca and missing out on the semi-finals for the first time in the competition’s history.
Teenage defender Maeva Nyadjou scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, firing a thunderous free kick from around 30 yards beyond goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Morocco continued their remarkable run on home soil on Saturday evening, edging former champions South Africa 2-1 in a fiercely contested quarter-final to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
The hard-fought victory carries double significance for the Atlas Lionesses. In addition to keeping their hopes of lifting the continental title alive, Morocco have secured qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, marking another major milestone in the country’s rapidly growing women’s football programme.
Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68 in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina.
Jorge Messi died after a long illness, according to reports. He had been receiving medical treatment in Rosario, with the family previously asking for privacy regarding his health.
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from Danish club Nordsjaelland for a club-record fee.
The 20-year-old has signed a long-term contract with the Sky Blues, who are reportedly paying an initial €27 million (£23.1 million) for the Ghana international, with a further €3 million (£2.5 million) potentially due in add-ons.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott and former Man United winger Antony were shown red cards after a brawl during the Cherries' pre-season friendly with Real Betis.
Players from both sides clashed in the closing stages of the first half at the Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville.
Police Ladies etched their name into the history books on Friday, August 7, 2026, defeating arch-rivals Army Ladies 1-0 to clinch the maiden Women's KGL Democracy Cup at McDan Park in La.
