Dr. Betty Krosbi Mensah, National Coordinator of the National Recreation and Wellness Programme, has unveiled plans to make Ghana a healthier and more active nation.In an interview with Sporty FM, she revealed that the programme will extend to all regions and districts, ensuring that every community can participate.Drawing inspiration from countries like Cuba and Morocco, where physical activity is integrated into daily routines, Dr. Mensah stressed the importance of creating a

Dr Betty Krosbi Mensah, National Coordinator of the National Recreation and Wellness Programme, has outlined the initiativeâ??s core mission, emphasizing its importance for all Ghanaians.In an interview with Sporty FM, Dr Mensah explained that the programme was designed to shift attention from elite and professional sports to everyday health and wellness, promoting a more active lifestyle for the general public.She highlighted that a significant number of deaths in Ghana are

Hearts of Oak coach Didi Dramani is urging patience as the team navigates a challenging phase in the Ghana Premier League.The Phobians have recorded just one win in their last five matches and now sit sixth on the league table.Dramani remains confident in the squadâ??s long-term potential, stressing the importance of building a clear identity and consistent style of play."It is just the first phase of everything that we are doing. In terms of putting in (desirable) performance,"

Medeama SC coach Ibrahim Tanko says he expects a "very good" contest when his side faces Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.The two sides are separated by just two points, with Medeama on 22 points in third place and Kotoko on 20 points in fourth.Since their 1-0 defeat to Karela United on September 28, Medeama have remained unbeaten in the league, winning four and drawing four matches.Tanko said, "I think it is going to be a very good game because

Coach Ibrahim Tanko has urged Medeamaâ??s forwards to show greater precision as his side prepares for Sundayâ??s Ghana Premier League clash with Asante Kotoko.Tanko believes improved finishing will be crucial in a contest that could alter the standings near the top of the table.Medeama enter the fixture two points ahead of Kotoko, sitting third with 22 points, while the Porcupine Warriors hold fourth place.Medeama have not lost a league match since their 1-0 setback to Karela

Wa Power SC will host Yapei FC on Sunday at Jinapor Park in Buipe, looking to build on a promising run of form in the National Division One League.The Wa-based side arrives full of confidence after back-to-back victories over Northern City, which have boosted morale and strengthened their position in the league.Wa Power currently sit fourth with 12 points from eight matches.â??We are heading in for a tough challenge on Sunday against Yapei FC, and we are confident and motivated

Vision FC assistant coach Burton Asare Wilson says his team has devised a strategy to unsettle Hearts of Oak ahead of their Matchday 12 showdown at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday.Both sides are seeking consistency, having recorded just one win in their last five matches, with Vision FC trailing the Phobians by four points in the Ghana Premier League standings."When you observe Accra Hearts of Oak very well, their strength is in their goalkeeper and the three

The Africa Cup of Nations trophy began its global tour in London on Thursday, marking the start of the Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour and offering an early build-up to one of Africaâ??s biggest sporting events.The tour will continue in Paris and later Tokyo, reflecting the growing global presence of African football and the increasing influence of African communities abroad.The launch in London delivered a clear message of Africaâ??s growing confidence in sport, youth development,

Iran will boycott next weekâ??s World Cup finals draw in Washington after the United States refused to issue visas to several members of its delegation, the Iranian Football Federation announced on Friday.The federationâ??s spokesperson told state television that the decision was â??not related to sportsâ? and confirmed that none of the Iranian officials would attend the December 5 event. Reports earlier in the week from Iranian sports outlet Varzesh 3 indicated that

Sports Minister Kofi Adams has praised actor and football administrator Yaw Dabo for his growing influence in grassroots football development following a meeting held on Thursday.The Minister described Dabo, founder of Dabo Soccer Academy, as a figure whose work is transforming the lives of young people across Ghana, particularly children from underserved communities. He noted that the academy has become a platform offering sporting opportunities, education and social support to

Hearts of Oak head coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani says the club is still shaping a clear identity and long-term direction as they navigate a difficult start to the season.The Phobians sit sixth on the Ghana Premier League table after 11 rounds, having managed four wins, six draws and a single defeat in the 2025/26 campaign.Despite the inconsistent form, Dramani has urged calm, noting that the team is still in the early stages of its development."It is just the first phase of everything

The Ghana Football Association, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, will roll out another edition of the Football4Girls grassroots development programme in the Upper West Region.The initiative runs from Monday, December 8 to Friday, December 12, 2025, and will cover three districts, Wa Municipal, Tumu-Sissala East and Nadowli-Kaleo.Representing the GFA is Jennifer Amankwaa Sarpong, the Womenâ??s Football Development Manager, who will lead sessions on the GFA Womenâ??s

Ghana U20 head coach Maxwell Konadu has released a third batch of call-ups for the ongoing talent screening exercise at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The latest group of 30 players is expected to report to camp on Monday, December 1, 2025, as preparations intensify for the 2026 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship. This recruitment phase follows the completion of assessment sessions for the first two batches, who have already gone through their evaluations at Prampram.The

League leaders Aduana FC face one of their toughest assignments yet as they travel to Dunâ??s Park to meet reigning champions Bibiani Gold Stars on Sunday. It is a meeting between the defending champions and the side attempting to unseat them, and while Aduana hold the advantage going into the weekend, they know that any result achieved at this stage of the season carries only limited weight with many matches still ahead.This fixture comes eight months after their league encounter,

Basake Holy Stars will look to build on their impressive late victory over Asante Kotoko as they welcome Nations FC to the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena City on Sunday.That dramatic 2-1 win against one of the leagueâ??s title contenders has given the team renewed belief as they continue their push to climb out of the relegation zone. Sitting second from bottom, Holy Stars know that another positive result could provide a significant lift.Confidence is high in their camp, but their

Fresh from losing their unbeaten run, Asante Kotoko return to the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday to face Medeama as they look to respond positively after their midweek setback against Basake Holy Stars in their last outstanding Ghana Premier League fixture.This will be Kotokoâ??s seventh match in November, a congested schedule that appears to have taken a toll. Fatigue showed in the latter stages on Wednesday, with Holy Stars striking late to claim a 2-1 victory. The result brought

Fresh from losing their unbeaten run, Asante Kotoko return to the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday to face Medeama as they look to respond positively after their midweek setback against Basake Holy Stars in their last outstanding Ghana Premier League fixture.This will be Kotokoâ??s seventh match in November, a congested schedule that appears to have taken a toll. Fatigue showed in the latter stages on Wednesday, with Holy Stars striking late to claim a 2-1 victory. The result brought

Hearts of Oak will look to reignite their Ghana Premier League title ambitions when they host Vision FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025.The Phobians have endured a frustrating spell in recent weeks, going winless in four of their last five matches and drawing a league-high six times this season.Despite their troubles, Mas-Ud Didi Dramaniâ??s side remain one of the most defensively disciplined teams in the league, having conceded only four goals

Basake Holy Stars head coach Johnson Smith believes Wednesdayâ??s victory over Asante Kotoko marks the start of a new chapter for the club.Smith, who recently took over from Evans Adotey, guided the struggling side to a spirited 2-1 win at the AAK II Park, handing Kotoko their first defeat of the season.Richmond Somiah opened the scoring four minutes after the break, pouncing from close range to give the hosts the lead. Kotoko hit back almost immediately, with striker Kwame Opoku

German-Ghanaian defender Benjamin Henrichs is still waiting to make his first appearance of the season for RB Leipzig after tearing his Achilles tendon, with his last competitive game for the club dating back to December of last year.Head coach Ole Werner has now offered a cautiously optimistic update on when the 28-year-old full-back could be back with the team.Werner explained in his pre-match press conference before the Friday game against Borussia Mönchengladbach that Leipzig