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…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
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…
Accra Hearts of Oak endured a frustrating start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign after being held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night. The Phobians, guided by new head coach Didi Dramani, named a strong starting XI but struggled to find their rhythm against Abdul Rahim Bashiru’s well-organised side. Hearts dominated possession in the opening half yet lacked the cutting edge to convert their pressure into goals, heading into the break with the scoreline still unchanged. The tempo of the game lifted after the restart, and Hohoe’s task…
The highly anticipated 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season officially kicks off on Friday, 12 September 2025, with a grand opening ceremony at the Accra Sports Stadium. The curtain-raiser will see the national U-17 side, the Black Starlets, face Auroras FC at 4 p.m., setting the tone for the season’s excitement. Later in the evening, at 7 p.m., giants Accra Hearts of Oak SC will take on newly promoted Hohoe United FC in the headline fixture for Matchday 1. The season opener will be graced by a special guest of honour, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of…
Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Kofi Iddie Adams, has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Black Stars, despite the team’s strong position in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, the Minister pointed to Ghana’s failure to qualify for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as a major setback, stressing that there remains “a lot of room for improvement.” “Very soon AFCON will start in Morocco. Is Ghana going to be there? No,” he said. “We have not qualified for the World Cup yet… so if I tell you that…
Ghana edged past Mali with a hard-fought 1–0 victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash at the Accra Sports Stadium on Monday, 8 September 2025. The decisive moment came in the 49th minute when Alexander Djiku rose to the occasion, slotting home after a fine assist from Jordan Ayew. The goal proved enough to separate the two sides in a tense encounter filled with drama, near-misses, and tactical battles. The Black Stars started brightly but were handed an early warning when Jonas Adjetey picked up a yellow card for a foul in the 26th minute. Despite Mali’s attempts…
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has earned a nomination for the Premier League Player of the Month award for August after an impressive run with AFC Bournemouth. The Black Stars forward made a significant impact for the Cherries, scoring two goals and providing one assist in three matches. Semenyo kicked off the 2025/26 season with a brace against Liverpool at Anfield, though Bournemouth fell 4-2 in a late defeat. He followed up by assisting in the team’s narrow victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their second match. Semenyo faces tough competition for the award, going up against Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Liverpool’s…