The newly commissioned Chairman of the Governing Board of the Ghana Anti-Doping Agency (GADA), Prof. Francis Dodoo, has pledged to provide professional, principled leadership aimed at building a fair, transparent and trusted anti-doping system to strengthen the integrity of Ghanaian sport.

Prof. Dodoo, a distinguished former athlete who represented Ghana in several sporting disciplines in his youth, was named to lead the newly inaugurated GADA Governing Board by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, last Tuesday.

It was in south-west Senegal that he began playing football on its red earth-lined streets and sandy pitches and where, aged 13, he watched Liverpool's famous comeback against AC Milan in the Champions League final in 2005.

Since then he has gone on to lift both that prestigious trophy and the Premier League with the Reds, as well as claiming the Africa Cup of Nations title with the Teranga Lions.

Mane scored the winning penalty against Egypt in the final of the 2021 edition and described it as "the best day of my life and the best trophy of my life".

Accra Hearts of Oak were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Dreams FC in their Ghana Premier League encounter played at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium last Saturday.

Despite dominating large spells of the contest and creating several clear-cut chances, the Phobians were unable to find the breakthrough, much to the disappointment of the home supporters.

Salim Adams delivered a masterclass to help Medeama SC maintain their place at the top of the Ghana Premier League table with a dramatic 2–1 victory over Vision FC at the Nana Adjei Kraku II Sports Stadium in Tema last Saturday.

The former Hearts of Oak midfielder emerged as the hero of the day, scoring twice—both from set pieces—including a sensational stoppage-time winner that silenced the home crowd.

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has assured the newly elected leadership of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) that the welfare and long-term development of amateur boxers will remain central to the NSA’s policies and programmes.

Mr Ankrah gave the assurance during a courtesy call by the GBF executives at his office at the Accra Sports Stadium yesterday. He stressed the need for a strong, united amateur boxing structure as the foundation for a vibrant and sustainable professional boxing scene in Ghana.

Albert Amoah’s return to Kumasi Asante Kotoko has been greeted with a surge of expectation, as the club and its faithful look to their once-prolific striker to spark an end to a worrying goal drought and breathe fresh life into a faltering campaign.

Last week, Kotoko announced that Amoah had returned to the club for the remainder of the season, insisting his loan move back to the club was “a strategic decision” by Libyan side Al Ahly Benghazi, a move the Porcupine Warriors were well placed to facilitate at a crucial moment of the season.

Senegal upset 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco in the final, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night, claiming a 1-0 win after extra time to secure their second continental title.

The Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has assured the newly elected leadership of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) that the welfare and interests of amateur boxers will remain a key priority under the Authority’s policies and programmes.

Nigeria defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties following a 0-0 draw in Casablanca on Saturday, January 17, to secure third place at the Africa Cup of Nations, with substitute Ademola Lookman scoring the decisive penalty in the shootout.

Both Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush missed Egypt's opening spot kicks, while Akor Adams, Moses Simon and Alex Iwobi all converted for the Super Eagles, before Lookman stepped up to secure the bronze medal.

It's Nigeria's record-extending ninth third-placed finish at the Nations Cup, with the West African giants banishing their shootout failure against hosts Morocco on Wednesday to prevail here and end a promising AFCON campaign on a high.

This weekend’s Ghana Premier League spotlight shines firmly on Bibiani, where the Dun’s Park stages a heavyweight contest that could ripple through the title race and beyond.

Bibiani Gold Stars, buoyed by an impressive home record and the arrival of a new head coach, face the daunting task of halting an Asante Kotoko side fighting to arrest a worrying inconsistency.

very December, the town of Yendi in the Northern Region of Ghana is transformed into a vibrant arena of colour, culture and competition as its clans converge for an annual football tournament that has grown into far more than a sporting contest.

This year’s edition brought together eight clans, comprising Blacksmith, Warriors, Gonji, Mossi, Butches, Laabangsi, Lungsi and Wanzama, who battled it out over 32 fiercely contested matches. 

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has opened up about the intense social and financial pressures African footballers face when they return home, revealing how expectations around money and responsibility can become overwhelming.

The much-anticipated Armwrestling Supermatch on Thursday night in Accra lived up to its billing, with electrifying intensity erupting at the Accra Sports Stadium as Ghana’s top pullers battled for supremacy.

The sweep contest proved a true test of strength, skill and mental toughness, featuring elite armwrestlers who in 2025 either dominated the African continent or claimed world championship medals.

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 (£14,960) after being found guilty of misconduct by a Confederation of African Football (CAF) disciplinary panel.

In a statement, CAF said Eto’o—now president of Cameroon’s football federation (FECAFOOT)—violated the organisation’s principles of sportsmanship during the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final between Cameroon and hosts Morocco.

In total, 63 players have scored exactly one goal at AFCON 2025, highlighting the tournament’s competitive balance and the variety of attacking threats on display.

Morocco's Brahim Díaz has strengthened his grip on the Golden Boot race with 5 goals at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, maintaining his lead as the hosts booked their place in the final.

Although the Spain-based forward did not score in Wednesday’s semi-final victory over Nigeria, Díaz remained top of the scoring charts with five goals.