Ghana Sports news

The Black Stars trained at the University of Ghana Stadium on Friday in readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central African Republic.

Hearts of Oak's relegation fears were eased after a 2-0 win over Nations FC in the Ghana Premier League on Friday.

Two quick first half goals secured the crucial victory for the Ghanaian giants at the Accra Sports Stadium as they opened a five-point gap to the drop zone.

The Phobians got off to the perfect start when the club's top scorer Hamza Issah opened the scoring as early as the 7th minute, connecting a beautiful cross from left-back Dennis Nkrumah Korsah.

Ivorian Kassim Cisse doubled the lead seven minutes later when he found the back of the net after receiving a pass from Congolese midfielder Linda Mtange in the 14th minute.

Hearts have now jumped to 11th on the table after the win and will go into the remaining two Premier League matches with huge optimism.

Nation FC's quest to challenge for the Premier League title is now off the radar following the defeat as they trail leaders FC Samartex 1996 by seven points with just two games to end the season.

The draw for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will be held in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organisers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter disruption from rowdy fans.

Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch on 21 December in Riyadh, the top Saudi organiser said on Wednesday, after winning their undisputed heavyweight boxing bout earlier this month.

Defending champion Iga Swiatek escaped from match point down against Naomi Osaka to reach the third round at Roland Garros on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz overcame a scare of his own as persistent rain caused widespread disruption to the tournament.

Olympiacos have claimed the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy after defeating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the final in Athens.

Bayern Munich's long search to fill their vacant head coaching position is over with the German giants naming Vincent Kompany as manager in a shock move on Wednesday.

Barcelona have announced Hansi Flick as their new head coach, following the departure of Xavi Hernandez.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been voted LaLiga's Player of the Season after the 20-year-old played a pivotal role in leading the club to their 36th league title.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off his recent troubles to sweep to his 93rd career win at the French Open on Tuesday, extending his run of first round Roland Garros victories to a perfect 20.

The Black Starlets succumbed to defeat to rivals Nigeria in the WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship in the 3rd place playoff on Tuesday.

The Baba Yara Sports Stadium pitch will be unavailable for domestic competitions until after Ghana's Black Stars crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic, scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo is set to announce his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Former Ghanaian international, Laryea Kingston has issued an apology after stepping down as head coach of the Black Starlets.

Chelsea are in talks to appoint Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca as the replacement for Mauricio Pochettino.

The Black Starlets will later today cross swords with the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in the 3rd place playoff of the 2024 WAFU Zone B Under-17 Championship.

Ghana’s national amputee football team, Black Challenge has been crowned champions of the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations (AAFCON) tournament.

Outgoing Barcelona boss Xavi says his successor will "suffer" in the role.

Iga Swiatek kicked off her bid for a fourth French Open title by dropping just three games in a trademark demolition of French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in the first round on Monday.

Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev before he admitted: "I really hope to see you again -- but I don't know."

The Boston Celtics will play in the NBA Finals after wrapping up a clean sweep in their Eastern Conference semi-final series against the Indiana Pacers.

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for goals scored in a Saudi Pro League season after a double for Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad took his tally to 35.

Organizers of the annual Africa Basketball Festival (ABF) are set to launch the festival in the United States this August 2024.

The Black Stars will open camp in Accra on Thursday, May 30, 2024 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and Central African Republic.

Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic says he does not want to "open Pandora’s box" by revealing the reasons behind his below-par form this year.

Asante Kotoko completed the Ghana Premier League double over rivals Hearts of Oak for the first time since 1987 with a superb brace from Steven Desse Mukwala giving them a 2-0 victory at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.

Asante Kotoko will be bidding to move five points clear of Hearts of Oak when they welcome their bitter rivals to the Kumasi Sports Stadium in the country's biggest Premier League fixture today.