The race for MTN FA Cup glory enters a decisive phase this weekend as the competition reaches the quarter-final stage, with eight clubs set to battle for a place in the last four of Ghana’s most prestigious knockout tournament.

With defending champions Asante Kotoko already eliminated, the door has been thrown wide open for a new champion, and the remaining contenders will be eager to seize the moment when the quarter-final matches kick off across the country.

One of the most intriguing fixtures will see giant-killers Attram De Visser take on Premier League powerhouse Medeama SC. 

Experienced England defender Kyle Walker has retired from international football with immediate effect.

The 35-year-old Burnley full-back has decided to call time on his career after winning 96 caps for the Three Lions and featuring at five major tournaments.

Walker, who won the last of those caps in a friendly against Senegal at the City Ground in June 2025, said it had been a "whirlwind of a journey" but the "book is now closed".

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the United States killed their leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, said on Wednesday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has received assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran’s national team will be allowed to travel to the United States to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Infantino said he met with Trump on Tuesday night to discuss preparations for the tournament and the participation of Iran.

“We also spoke about the current situation in Iran, and the fact that the Iranian team has qualified to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Infantino said in a post on Instagram.

“During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States.”

Ghana’s rising boxing generation delivered a night of raw power and theatre last Saturday as Abu “Tilapia” Kamoko, son of the flamboyant former contender Braimah Kamoko (Bukom Banku), stole the spotlight with a destructive first-round knockout at the inaugural “1957 Boxing Night” in Koforidua.

The popular Total 2 forecourt in the Eastern Regional capital was transformed into a raucous outdoor arena, hosting live professional boxing in the city for the first time.

For Charles Sagoe Jr., the journey from London’s academy pitches to the bright lights of Sweden’s Allsvenskan has been both calculated and compelling. At 21, the winger has already captured attention across Europe, but it is in Ghana that his international future could take a decisive turn.

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has expressed confidence in the current squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the players who secured qualification have what it takes to perform on football’s biggest stage.

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.