Sports

The El Wak Wings Ladies volleyball team is gearing up for the African Club Championship in Abuja, Nigeria, and is appealing for support from the corporate sector and the Ministry of Sports. The team, led by middle player Joana Mensah, will compete against 20 other top women’s volleyball clubs from across Africa, including powerhouses like Al Ahly Sporting Club and …

As the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) gears up for its upcoming elections dated 26th April, 2025, speculation is rife about whether Ben Nunoo Mensah will seek a fourth term as an Exco and Board member. Nunoo Mensah has been on the board of GOC administration since 2011, serving as both GOC Treasurer and President. Under his leadership, the GOC has …

The GOC national sports federations are set to undertake a special sightseeing visit to the OlympAfrica Facility Project in Amasaman dated 8th March, 2025. This visit is aimed at assessing the progress of the facility, which is expected to play a crucial role in grassroots sports development in Ghana. The OlympAfrica project, an initiative supported by the OlympAfrica Foundation and …

As the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) prepares for its upcoming elections, one of the biggest questions in Ghana’s sports community is whether Ben Nunoo Mensah will seek a fourth term on the GOC Board. Nunoo Mensah, who has served as GOC Treasure and President since 2010. Does he been instrumental in driving in the Ghanaian sports administration? Under his leadership, …

The Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) is proud to announce that its President, Mohammed B. Sahnoon Esq., has been elected as a member of the management committee of Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) during the recent congress held in Cairo, Egypt, on February 16, 2025. CAC is a continental confederation tasked with the promotion and development of cycling in Africa. Mr. …

The cycling community is abuzz with anticipation as Farrakhan Shaaban Mohammed of River Park Eastern Region Cycling Club based in Oda and Foster Doevi, popularly known as “Bullet,” of Gladiators Cycling Club based in Accra prepare to bring their experience and competitive edge to the National Cycling Championship scheduled for 30th November 2024.Both athletes, celebrated for their remarkable contributions at …

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has granted temporary approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host Ghana v Sudan AFCON qualifiers on Friday, October 11, 2024. This decision follows the unexpected withdrawal of approval for the Baba Yara Stadium due to its poor infrastructural state, which had been the initial choice for hosting CAF category C games. The sudden …

Former Ghana international, Michael Essien has said he is not interested in becoming a head coach, despite his current role in football. The ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder is now an Individual Player Coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, where he focuses on developing young football talent following his retirement. Essien has made it clear that he does not aspire …

CAF President, Patrice Motsepe has criticized Ghana following the recent ban on the Baba Yara stadium. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revoked the approval for Baba Yara Stadium to host matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. This ruling means Ghana is currently unable to host international games at the venue. CAF cited several issues, including …

Fresh intercepted documents reveal that colossal amounts of taxpayer funds in excess of GHS85 million were actually released to crony companies to rehabilitate three of our national sports stadia in recent years. Painstaking parliamentary oversight has led me to the firm conclusion that if Ghana had obtained value for money in these contracts, we would have avoided this unprecedented monumental international …