President John Mahama has called on the nationâ??s corporate sector to invest in the Ghana Sports Fund, emphasising the transformative economic role of sports.Speaking at a meeting with private sector leaders, Mahama framed the initiative not as charity but as a strategic partnership for national development.â??Sports today influences global markets, stories and media rights, youth employment, creative industry and investment flows,â? Mahama said.He highlighted the Black
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has underlined the importance of mental resilience as the Kenyan Premier League title race enters a decisive phase.Following a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, the record champions reclaimed a six-point lead over AFC Leopards, who had narrowed the gap to three points with a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers the previous day.Speaking after the KCB win, Akonnor highlighted the role of psychological strength in determining the eventual
The 2025/26 Womenâ??s FA Cup semifinals are set, with Hasaacas Ladies drawn against Jonina Ladies and Army Ladies facing Samartex Ladies in high-stakes clashes that promise excitement and drama.All four semifinalists come from the Southern Zone Premier League, underlining the regionâ??s dominance this season.Hasaacas secured their semifinal spot with a dramatic 2-1 comeback over arch-rivals Ampem Darkoa Ladies in Takoradi. After falling behind to Linda Owusu Ansah, goals from
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor has acknowledged the mounting pressure from AFC Leopards as the Kenyan Premier League title race reaches a fever pitch.Gor Mahia reinforced their supremacy at the top with a commanding 3-0 victory over KCB at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, reclaiming a six-point cushion after Leopardsâ?? 2-1 win over Posta Rangers on Saturday.Speaking after the win, the Ghanaian tactician highlighted the psychological edge that comes with competing under pressure.â??Of
Hasaacas Ladies head coach Raymond Fenny has been named Coach of the Month for January in the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League.Fenny led his side to an unbeaten run during the period, securing two wins and one draw from three matches to maintain their strong form in the competition.He edged out Tamimu Adam of FC Savannah to claim the monthly honour, with the award recognising his continued influence and ability to guide his team to consistent results in a competitive
Epiphany Warriors forward Beline Nyarko has been named NASCO Player of the Month for January in the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Womenâ??s Premier League.Nyarko earned the honour after a string of impressive displays across three league matches, scoring twice and picking up two Player of the Match awards to underline her impact.Her performances have played a key role in Epiphany Warriorsâ?? early-season campaign, with her energy and attacking presence proving decisive for the side.As
Black Starlets will step up preparations for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with two friendly matches scheduled for Wednesday at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Starlets will first face Attram De Visser at 8:00 am before taking on Golden Kick FC at 10:00 am, in a planned double-header designed to test the squadâ??s endurance and tactical discipline.The matches form part of an intensive build-up programme aimed at sharpening match fitness, refining strategies and allowing the
Spanish club RC Celta de Vigo have secured the permanent signing of Ghanaian forward Bernard Somuah Sarpong from Asante Kotoko SC, committing the young talent to a long-term contract that runs until June 2030.The 19-year-old winger, who originally moved to Spain on a loan-to-buy basis in August 2024, has seen his buyout clause triggered following a string of decisive performances that have made him a cornerstone of the clubâ??s sporting project.Somuahâ??s ascent within the
"My father didn't want me to play soccer," said Kwaku Agyabeng, the 19-year-old Ghanaian living his dream after making his MLS debut few months after being selected by Sporting Kansas City in the 2026 SuperDraft. Agyabeng's meteoric rise in the game has been unquestionable after displaying enormous potential from his days in Kumasi to playing college soccer for Clemson University.The teen sensation was number 4 overall pick in the SuperDraft after an outstanding
The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has welcomed the growing recognition of sport as a key component of Ghanaâ??s economic strategy following discussions at the Presidential Dialogue with the private sector held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.Speaking after the event, the Minister said the inclusion of sport in high-level economic conversations signalled a shift in national policy direction, where the sector is increasingly being linked to investment, tourism,
Young Apostles forward Andy Kumi remains optimistic about his sideâ??s chances of beating the drop as the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season enters its final stretch.The Wenchi-based club have endured a difficult campaign and currently sit in the relegation zone with 11 matches left to play. Their struggles continued over the weekend when they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko, a result that further complicated their fight for survival.Despite the setback, Kumi, a former
Head coach of Hearts of Oak, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani insists his outfit is still a work in progress, stressing the team is yet to hit its full stride in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign.The Phobians dropped points against Berekum Chelsea in matchday 23 of the domestic top-flight despite their dominant performance in the match, missing the chance to close the gap on league leaders Medeama S.C. to two points.The draw now leaves the Phobians third on the standings with 40 points,
Division One League side FC Ashantigold 04 have strengthened their technical team with the appointment of experienced Ghanaian tactician Abdul Karim Zito as the battle for Ghana Premier League promotion heats up.Zitoâ??s arrival comes shortly after he parted ways with Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko, following a spell marked by inconsistent results. Despite his recent exit, the veteran coach remains one of the most respected figures in local football, boasting a wealth of experience
Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has set his sights on leading the team to victory in their next match against Karela United in the Ghana Premier League.The tactician rued missed opportunities on Saturday after the Hunters suffered a 3-2 defeat to Vision FC in their Week 23 fixture of the ongoing season.Speaking in his post-match interview, Kobina Amissah revealed plans to return to winning ways in their next match, stressing the importance of improving on goal scoring.â??Looking
Bechem United head coach Kobina Amissah has congratulated Vision FC for their victory against his side in the Ghana Premier League over the weekend. The Hunters locked horns with their Week 23 opponent on Saturday, hoping to record what would have been their first away victory in the 2025/26 league season.Despite scoring first, Bechem United suffered a 3-2 defeat at the end of the exciting contest that ensued on the matchday.Speaking in his post-match interview, Kobina Amissah described
â??After Kolnâ??s thrilling 2-2 draw with Hoffenheim, much of the post-match focus fell on striker Ragnar Ache and his spectacular overhead kick that briefly gave the Billy Goats the lead.For head coach Lukas Kwasniok, that stunning goal was the perfect symbol of how hard Ache has worked to earn his place in the team.In his press conference, Kwasniok could not hide his admiration and even suggested the perfect headline for his forward: â??If someone scores a goal like Ragnar
Felix Afena-Gyan struck deep into stoppage time to hand Amedspor a dramatic victory over Vanspor on Monday night in the TFF 1. League.The Ghanaian forward scored in the 94th minute to seal the win, ensuring Amedspor maintained third place as they continue their push for promotion to the Turkish top flight.Afena-Gyanâ??s late intervention marked his fourth goal for the club since joining on loan from Italian side Cremonese. The deal includes an option to make the move permanent. ð??¬ð??
The Ghana Police Service has given authorities of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) a 24-hour ultimatum to produce students alleged to have been involved in violence that disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games at Agona Swedru.The directive was issued by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, COP Lydia Yarkor Donkor, during a meeting with the schoolâ??s headmaster, Justice Kojo Frimpong, on February 23, as investigations continue into the incident
The Ghana Police Service has given authorities of Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) a 24-hour ultimatum to produce students alleged to have been involved in violence that disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games at Agona Swedru.The directive was issued by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, COP Lydia Yarkor Donkor, during a meeting with the schoolâ??s headmaster, Justice Kojo Frimpong, on February 23, as investigations continue into the incident
Former Ghana captain Andre Ayew has expressed his delight after helping NAC Breda secure back-to-back victories in the Dutch Eredivisie, as the club fights to avoid relegation.The experienced forward started and played the full 90 minutes in Saturday's narrow 1-0 win over FC Volendam at the Rat Verlegh Stadion, his second consecutive complete performance following last week's triumph.Ayew has now been on the pitch for every minute of NAC's current winning streak,
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