Sports

Sharaf Mahama, CEO of Legacy Rise Sports, officially launched his sports management company with a grand event over the weekend, drawing together some of Ghana’s most prominent sports figures. The event showcased the company’s commitment to promoting local talent through a series of exciting boxing matches featuring rising stars like …

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku has announced plans to introduce Video Assistant Referees (VAR) into the country’s football leagues. Speaking at a media event in Sunyani, Okraku emphasized the GFA’s commitment to improving refereeing standards in Ghana, with the introduction of VAR being a key part of this …

Hearts of Oak are mourning the tragic loss of a devoted supporter, William Nii Laryea, who passed away during their Gbese Mantse Homowo Cup match against Heart of Lions on Sunday. The club confirmed that William collapsed during the game and, despite receiving immediate medical attention, could not be revived. …

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has generously donated $10,000 to Sekondi Hasaacas Ladies. This contribution aims to support the team as they prepare for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Ivory Coast. Hasaacas Ladies earned the right to represent Ghana in the tournament …

The Black Stars of Ghana are set to commence their campaign to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a home match against Angola’s Sable Antelopes at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The first Group F match is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, followed …

The men’s 100m, one of the most highly-anticipated events at the Olympic Games, began with heats on Saturday morning. Ghana’s Benjamin Azamati competed in the first heat, running in lane 6. He placed second, following Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who currently holds the world-leading time of 9.77 seconds this year. The …

Ghanaian high jumper Rose Yeboah ended her historic journey at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a commendable performance but did not advance to the women’s high jump finals on Friday, August 2. Competing in her first Olympic Games, Yeboah cleared heights of 1.83 and 1.88 meters on her third attempts. …

In a significant development for Ghanaian football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino welcomed President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to the FIFA Offices in Paris. The meeting, initiated by Infantino, focused on the advancement of football in Ghana and across the African continent. Infantino expressed his pleasure …

Nigerian athlete Favour Ofili has voiced her deep disappointment and frustration after being excluded from the 100m Women’s event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This omission has been attributed to the negligence of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC). In an emotional …

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez recently revealed that she was seven months pregnant while participating in the Paris Olympics, where she secured a victory against a US opponent. The 26-year-old fencer was eliminated in the last 16 but took to Instagram to share an emotional message about her experience, expressing her …