MTN Ghana, the leading sponsor of the Black Queens and proud supporter of all the national teams, has congratulated the senior women’s national football team for their spectacular qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to be staged in Morocco.

In a statement issued by the telecommunications giant, Mr. Stephen Blewett, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, described the Black Queens’ emphatic 7–0 drubbing of the Cleopatra of Egypt as a testament to their hard work, determination, and unyielding fighting spirit.

“Your spectacular victory is not only a statement of intent but also a reflection of your teamwork and excellence. You have made the nation proud, and we celebrate this outstanding achievement with you,” Mr. Blewett said.

He also urged the team to remain focused and intensify their preparations for the continental showpiece, noting that the task ahead requires even greater dedication and discipline.

“As you look ahead to the tournament in Morocco, we encourage you to stay focused, disciplined, and committed to even harder training. The task ahead is great, but so is your potential,” he stated.

Reaffirming MTN’s continuous support for women’s football and Ghana’s national teams, Mr. Blewett likened the Black Queens’ fighting spirit to the company’s own “Can-Do Spirit,” which symbolizes resilience, belief, and the drive to achieve excellence.

“At MTN, we believe in the Can-Do Spirit — a spirit of resilience, excellence, and belief in possibilities. Just like MTN continues to connect millions and make dreams happen, we have absolute faith and confidence that the Black Queens will rise, shine, and deliver outstanding performances come WAFCON 2026,” the MTN CEO added.

The Black Queens’ qualification marks a remarkable comeback and reignites hopes for Ghana’s resurgence in women’s football on the continental stage.

From Nii Maale Adsei

The evergreen Goldfields Damang golf course in the Western Region has drawn 72 elite golfers for the 2025 PGA Ghana tournament from Tuesday November 11 to Friday November 14.

The participants include 45 regulars, 14 seniors and 13 lady professionals from Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Mr. Peter Damuah, captain of the Damang club welcomed the officials and players hoping for a successful tournament. He was concerned about the low participation of females and urged more women and girls to take part in golf as it could be a worthy profession.

Steve Robins, Senior Technical Manager Damang Goldfields welcomed the golfers and wished them a great tournament.

Alhaji Ahmed Padori, Vice President of PGA Ghana described the tournament as special and hailed the players for their commitment and dedication to golf.

He expressed his gratitude to Goldfields Ghana for coming on board again as headline sponsors and thanked them for investing in female golfers.

According to Padori, the PGA this season marks their  50th anniversary and hoped the players would be disciplined as they enjoy a wonderful experience.

Rev. Akwasi Prempeh, the Course Manager lauded the management and staff of Damang Goldfields for hosting the PGA for the eleventh time. He commended them for maintaining the course, keeping it green and fresh to host the latest edition of the prestigious event which has 60, 000ghc for the winner.

"I cannot make prediction like previous years because the lineup today is marvelous and anyone can win, I wish them good luck" he said.

Eric Henaku, Tournament Director who was elated with the foreign participation said it brings competition and the best out of the players.

Mr. Sampson Arthur, Operations Manager of Abosso Golf Club who teed off to symbolise the official start of the memorable event hoped for a successful tournament.

He said the tournament offers a platform to celebrate shared values and strengthen community connections.

Engineers and Planners are among the sponsors of the PGA tournament.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The evergreen Goldfields Damang golf course in the Western Region has drawn 72 elite golfers for the 2025 PGA Ghana tournament from Tuesday November 11 to Friday November 14.

The participants include 45 regulars, 14 seniors and 13 lady professionals from Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Mr. Peter Damuah, captain of the Damang club welcomed the officials and players hoping for a successful tournament. He was concerned about the low participation of females and urged more women and girls to take part in golf as it could be a worthy profession.

Steve Robins, Senior Technical Manager Damang Goldfields welcomed the golfers and wished them a great tournament.

Alhaji Ahmed Padori, Vice President of PGA Ghana described the tournament as special and hailed the players for their commitment and dedication to golf.

He expressed his gratitude to Goldfields Ghana for coming on board again as headline sponsors and thanked them for investing in female golfers.

According to Padori, the PGA this season marks their  50th anniversary and hoped the players would be disciplined as they enjoy a wonderful experience.

Rev. Akwasi Prempeh, the Course Manager lauded the management and staff of Damang Goldfields for hosting the PGA for the eleventh time. He commended them for maintaining the course, keeping it green and fresh to host the latest edition of the prestigious event which has 60, 000ghc for the winner.

"I cannot make prediction like previous years because the lineup today is marvelous and anyone can win, I wish them good luck" he said.

Eric Henaku, Tournament Director who was elated with the foreign participation said it brings competition and the best out of the players.

Mr. Sampson Arthur, Operations Manager of Abosso Golf Club who teed off to symbolise the official start of the memorable event hoped for a successful tournament.

He said the tournament offers a platform to celebrate shared values and strengthen community connections.

Engineers and Planners are among the sponsors of the PGA tournament.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Akwasi Prempeh, course director at the Damang Golf Club has disclosed that they are ready to host the 2025 edition of the prestigious professional golf tournament in the Western Region of Ghana.

He said top golfers across the continent of Africa will be joining Ghanaian professional players to compete in the four day event.

According to Mr. Prempeh, outstanding performers will be rewarded with attractive prizes.

The PGA tournament is attended by top golfers and it has produced exciting results and players.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the PGA and the 12th edition of the tournament in Ghana.

One of the most excited golf personalities on this occasion is Alhaji Ahmed Padori, the Director of Operations of the PGA Ghana.

Ahmed Padori is very passionate about golf development and has played for a long time. He is the mover and shaker of the PGA, alongside Mr. Akwasi Prempeh, the tournament director.

They are most grateful to Genser and other sponsors the PGA.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                          

Ghana's Ayishatu Zakaria Ali, a vibrant female sports journalist from Ghana has been named among the 50 influential women in Africa in 2025.

The former sports reporter/ broadcaster at Homebase Sports, Happy FM and ETV is now based in USA, but contributes to Ghana national affairs. She is vibrant on her platforms on social media.

She is an advocate of female footballer and a member of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) and the Association of International Sports Press (AIPS).

She expressed her gratitude to be part of the amazing and incredible women.

She thank the organisers and all support of the programme.

"It feels amazing to be among this year's 50 Most Influential African Women In Sports honorees" she said.

The 50 Most Influential Women in Africa is organised by Women Sport Africa Network and African Sports Ventures Group.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Enterprising boxing promoter / manager Eddie Coleman returns to the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday December 28, 2025 with another bonanza as his ward, Musah Lawson (17-1), the national champion takes on the West African ruler, Jacob Tetteh Laryea aka Chorkor Fire for his WBO Africa Welterweight title..

Laryea (12-1) of the Bronx Gym suffered his first lose for the vacant African Boxing Union (ABU) Super Welterweight title against Jacques Tshikubu Muvud in Congo and wants a chance to redeem himself.

Coleman's company Sports Education Management (SEM) noted for organising mouth watering bouts is about to pull another big one with popular boxers on the bill.

He told Yours Truly in an exclusive interview that SEM has leant a lot from previous experiences and he hopes to organise better and on time.

He apologised to all who have been offended or troubled in his last promotion which involved the late Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali and Jacob Dickson which was well attended.

Eddie Coleman thanked the Interim Management Committee of Ghana Professional Boxing and National Sports Authority for bringing back the sport.

He acknowledged the essence for reforms and recommendations to improve boxing organisation in Ghana especially when it come to medicals and doping as well as ensuring very competitive fights for fans to enjoy.

According to him, the organisation of events to attract local and international tourists has always been his plan and promised to collaborate with the authorities in implementing the reforms.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Henry Harry Owoo has hailed the reforms in Ghana Boxing if that would make the game better and enable the country to produce more world champions.

Speaking to Yours Truly on Omashi TV mega show, The Big Fight Night, he commended the Ministry of Sports & Recreations and National Sports Authority (NSA) for ensuring sanity and saving precious lives in sports.

He also commended the leadership of the media outfit for their vision in entering the media space to promote the Ga language and supporting entertainment, culture and sports, especially boxing.

He said the new media has become very important, powerful and a great source of fast news and information.

He hailed young bloggers such as Chorkor Jamaica TV, Jamestown TV and others who share vital information in communities.

According to Mr. Owoo who is affectionately called Cartel or Nii Mogash, he loves sports a lot as he is a sportsman who plays football and watches boxing a lot. He played a key role when the boxing team from France visited Ghana recently.

He named Ike Bazooka Quartey as his favourite boxer and Ishmael Addo, former Hearts of Oak striker who won the Ghana Goal King three times as the footballer he admires most.

Speaking about himself, the Derby Avenue JHS and Apam SHS old student revealed that he has no political ambitions despite the massive crowd that shows up at the annual Cartel Charity Health Walk which he champions. This year's Walk has been fixed for December 5 and he urged everyone to join and support creating awareness of fitness and healthy living.

He noted that as a fan of Accra Hearts of Oak, he will not reject the chairman position if he has the opportunity to serve his favourite club.

He advised people of Ghana to take their health seriously by engaging in body exercises.

Mr. Owoo said this year's Cartel Walk will be massive and special because other activities will be available to enhance the event such as health screening, aerobics and fanfare. The Walk stars from the Mamprobi Post Office and ends at the Stephen Appiah Astro Turf aka Mamprobi Girls School.

"My main advice for everyone to live in a clean environment because cleanliness is next to godliness and we should try to keep our environment clean, let’s just be health conscious" he expressed.

He was not enthused when a ban was placed on Ghana Boxing because that is the profession of many people but embraces the medical reforms and recommends more competitive bouts.

“I know Bahubali very well and was sad to hear the sad news, so I will definitely support reforms and recommendations to make Ghana Boxing better” he expressed.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) has concluded disciplinary proceedings involving three licensees, boxer Elvis Ahorgah aka Soldier Boxer, trainer Daniel Ayiquaye, and matchmaker Daniel Donkor following their unauthorized participation in a boxing event in Lagos, Nigeria on 1st October 2025.

Mr. Ahorgah, a licensed Ghanaian boxer, renounced his Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) license and fought under the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) without proper clearance. His trainer and matchmaker, both GBA licensees, actively supported the bout despite lacking official authorization.

After multiple invitations to appear before the Committee, Mr. Ahorgah failed to attend.

His conduct was deemed unpatriotic and in violation of GBA Rules and the Ethical Code of Conduct.

Consequently, the GBIMC has withdrawn his license, imposed an indefinite suspension from professional boxing in Ghana, and levied a GH¢5,000 fine.

Messrs Ayiquaye and Donkor, who admitted to errors in judgment, received suspensions of two and three months respectively, alongside fines of GH¢1,000 each. Failure to pay within two months will extend their suspensions.

The GBIMC Chairman who signed the release has directed that these sanctions be widely publicized, including notification to international boxing bodies, to reinforce discipline and uphold the integrity of Ghanaian boxing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

WBO Africa bantamweight champion Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey popularly known as Theo Lopez (12-0, 10 KOs) faces a big test of his world championship credentials against Asian Boxing Federation super flyweight champ, Jayr Raquinel (18-2-1, 14 KOs) of Philippines for the WBO Global super flyweight title on the Matchroom Boxing, Sharaf Mahama's Legacy Rise Sports Promotions and 258BXG collaboration show on 20 December at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, exclusively live worldwide on DAZN.

Ghana’s national cruiserweight champion,  Ahmed Abdula (9-0-0) 7 kO’s will face Obara Eradajaye( 21-2-0) 20 KO’s of Nigeria in a fierce battle.

Also on the bill is Holy Dorgbetor versus John Abaja Laryea in a hot featherweight contest.

There would be boxers from the USA and other parts of the world to join the boxing extravaganza in Accra.

Sampson Segbedzi the national and UBO Africa welterweight champion is also on the bill.

It will be the first time the Legon Sports Stadium will host a boxing show.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

The Golden Pedals of Ghana, Greater Accra Regional team and Africa Cycling Network Satellite are the three teams that will represent Ghana at this year's Tour du Ghana.

They will be joined by other cyclists from the USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Benin and Morocco to add up to 72 competitors to vie for honours at the grand event from November 13 to 24.

The Tour which is aimed at promoting tourism in Ghana will cover three regions namely Greater Accra, Volta and Oti in eight stages with 11 jerseys at stake.

This year's Tour which is the historical tenth edition has attracted sponsorship from Dot.Aleliers, Prudential Life Insurance, MTN,  THP,  Asa Plus, Twellium Ghana Ltd,  DHL Global,  Stanbic Bank and the chief of Akwamu Kotoi.

The Tour has been made possible through the efforts of collaboration between the Ghana Cycling Federation and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority, National Tourism Authority,  Ghana Olympic Committee and the Black Star Experience Secretariat.

The Ghana Cycling Federation hopes to improve upon their successes over the years, and compete well at future international events especially the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2028 Olympic Games.

By Sammy Heywood Okine