The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has rolled out its Football4Girls programme in Effia Kuma, within the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly in the Western Region, as part of its wider Women’s Football Strategy. The initiative aims to nurture young female talent and ensure that every girl has the opportunity to play football without barriers. The event attracted strong backing from key stakeholders, including members of the Western Regional Football Association Executive Council, women’s representative Madam Amy Fyn-Thompson, District Football Association Chairman for Effia Kwesimintsim Boniface Anwilo, Western Regional P.E. and Sports Coordinator Michael Quarshie, and Municipal P.E. and Sports Coordinator Richard…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
The Committee for Professional Boxers has strongly opposed the decision by the Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to suspend professional boxing in Ghana and dissolve the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Board. Last week, the NSA announced that all boxing activities were to be halted, with the GBA Board dissolved, following the tragic passing of boxer Ernest Akushey, popularly known as Bahubali. The 23-year-old was confirmed dead just 11 days after his bout against Jacob Dickson at the Bukom Boxing Arena, where he suffered severe punishment in the ring. His death, the second of its kind in…
A team of Ghanaian researchers—Andy Mintah Yiadom, Emmanuel M. Amedeka Amenuveve, and Dr Lord Emmanuel Yamoah have produced a comprehensive study titled “Assessing the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience and Disruption Management: A Case Study of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Takoradi.” The authors bring to the work a diverse professional background: Yiadom, a branch manager at Unique Insurance Company Ltd; Amenuveve, Deputy Chief Procurement Manager at the Kintampo Health Research Centre of the Ghana Health Service; and Yamoah, a lecturer at Takoradi Technical University. Together, they combine perspectives from business, public sector procurement, and…
The United States Embassy in Accra has announced the restoration of maximum validity periods for all categories of nonimmigrant visas issued to Ghanaians. In a statement, the Embassy confirmed that the B1/B2 visitor visa will once again be valid for up to five years with multiple entry, while the F1 student visa has also been restored to a four-year multiple-entry validity. This development returns visa validity to the periods previously available to Ghanaian applicants, after a reduction in recent years. The Embassy noted that the decision reflects continued efforts to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, educational opportunities, and business ties between Ghana…
Asante Kotoko have advanced to the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Nigeria’s Kwara United 1-0 at the MK Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. A stunning second-half strike from Hubert Gyau sealed the win for the Porcupine Warriors, who completed a double over the Nigerians following their thrilling 4-3 triumph in the first leg in Accra. Kwara United, chasing the tie from behind, began brightly and nearly struck early, but Kotoko goalkeeper Mohammed Camara produced a fine save to keep them at bay. Kotoko themselves had an opening in the 15th minute, but Peter Amidu failed to…
The University for Development Studies (UDS) are the new kings of university football after edging Paulista University of Brazil 2–1 in extra time to win the 2025 World University Games football tournament. The final, witnessed by nearly 23,000 fans, began in dramatic fashion. Paulista struck within the opening 30 seconds when Gabriel Viera punished a defensive lapse and expertly lobbed goalkeeper Emmanuel Edo for a shock early lead. Despite the early setback, Ibrahim Tanko’s men quickly settled into their rhythm, dominating possession and creating chances. But their profligacy in front of goal kept the defending champions ahead. UDS refused to…
The Vice Chancellor of Takoradi Technical University (TTU), Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun, has called on newly appointed office holders to prioritise teamwork, innovation, and collaboration in the discharge of their duties. He made the appeal at a three-day orientation programme organised by the University’s Directorate of Human Resource to prepare newly appointed Heads of Directorates, Units, and Departments for effective leadership. In his address, Rev. Prof. Eshun underscored the importance of discipline and leading by example, stressing that leadership in academia is most effective when exercised collectively. “Leadership is not exercised in isolation; it thrives on partnership, trust, and…
President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and Africa Armwrestling, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, has been re-elected Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF). His mandate, renewed at the 47th WAF Congress held in Albena, Bulgaria, will run until 2029. The congress unanimously endorsed Mr. Osei Asibey’s nomination in recognition of his impressive track record, visionary leadership, and tireless dedication to advancing the sport. “I am giddy, elated and poised to further influence the development and promotion of armwrestling to new heights, leveraging on my network to drive growth, innovation, and excellence in the sport,” Mr. Osei Asibey said after…
The 2025/26 Ghana Premier League kicked off in dramatic fashion over the weekend, with plenty of talking points across the country. Hearts of Oak endured a frustrating start to their campaign after being held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Hohoe United on Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium. Despite dominating possession and enjoying a man advantage for the final 23 minutes, the Phobians failed to find a breakthrough against Hohoe’s resilient defence, led superbly by captain Osman Safian. The result has already sparked frustration among some Hearts fans, who questioned head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani’s tactics. Reigning…
The Black Queens will take on the Lionesses of England in a high-profile international friendly on 2nd December 2025, following an agreement between the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and the England Football Association. Fresh from reaching the semi-finals of the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Ghana’s women’s national team are determined to build on that achievement and cement their place among Africa’s elite. The clash forms part of Ghana’s preparations for upcoming international competitions, including the 2026 WAFCON qualifiers. Facing England, the reigning European champions and one of the highest-ranked sides in world football, is expected to provide…