The official "Tour du Ghana 2025" is a major cycling event that will take place from November 13th to 24th, 2025, featuring eight stages from the Greater Accra to Eastern, Volta, Ashanti and Oti regions.

According to Alhaji Shabaan Mohammed, Secretary General of the Ghana Cycling Federation, the event, organized by the Ghana Cycling Federation will involve 12 international teams, some from USA, Europe and neighbouring countries like Benin, Nigeria, Togo, Burkina Faso and Cote d’Ivoire, while the event is designed to be a mix of sports and cultural exploration.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on Omashi TV, he gave details of the programme which starts on November 13 with arrivals.

He expressed that the main official start, which is the flagging of the race will be done on November 15 by the President of the Republic of Ghana and the cyclists will move out of Accra to other regions and end the tour on November 24, 2025.

He noted that the 10^th edition is a special edition so it has been linked to promote tourism so many tourist sites would be visited.

Shabaan Mohammed thanked key sponsors like MTN Ghana, Stanbic Bank Ghana, Promasidor, and Verna Mineral Water by Twellium Ghana Ltd. He acknowledged the support of the Seat of Government (The Presidency), Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and National Sports Authority (NSA).

He also commended the media for their wonderful support in promoting and giving much publicity to the Tour du Ghana 2025.

He was accompanied by Mr. Seidu Sulley a veteran cyclist and bicycle repairer who advised that drivers and other road users should respect cyclists because aside sport, it is a means of transportation.

He urged the Police and security agents to support and aid cyclists especially during the Tour.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana’s George Faho Mensah of the Panix Boxing Club in Accra will fight Joseph Hayden of The United Kingdom for the Commonwealth Silver Welter weight title on the 21st Nov 2025 in Doncaster Dome, United Kingdom, Yorkshire, Doncaster.

Joe Hayden, a south paw who is 26 years old is undefeated in 20 fights, while George Faho Mensah 20, from Accra has 11 fights, won ten with one lose.

According to Mensah who is managed by SP Sports Management in Ghana, this is a fine chance to showcase himself to the world.

He said though it will be his first fight in Europe, he is determined to make history and grab the belt, because he needs it badly to prove that he is a champion.

According to Faho, his idols like Azumah Nelson and Ike Quartey went out to win, and he can do same.

He was not intimidated by the record of Hayden, but promised to shock him and make him taste defeat.

The highly motivated Faho Mensah is one of the young boxing prospects in Ghana.

His manager, Samuel Darkwa Agyei also thinks this is an opportunity they must grab and utilise with a decisive victory.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                     

Achimota based golfer, Charity Vogel has made a golfing statement at the nation’s premier golf hub after emerging top female winner of the 2025 edition of the All-Star Insurance Brokers Pink Cup Golf Tournament which was played in the nation’s capital. Despite a late huge challenge from some fine amateur golfers on the greens, Vogel maintained her composure and grabbed the main women’s trophy of the 2025 All Stars Insurance Brokers Pink Cup in the presence of her husband, himself a golfer. Another well-known golfer at Achimota, Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah with a handicap of 14 bagged in 34 points for the second ahead of Mary Prempeh. The golf competition drew over 100 golfers from clubs across Ghana and beyond, who all played in support of breast cancer awareness, education, and fundraising for victims and health centers.

Hosted by the Ladies Wing of the Achimota Golf Club, the tournament was held under ideal weather conditions and saw vibrant golfers with most players donning pink to symbolize solidarity with the cause. The event was made possible through partnerships with numerous sponsors, including All Star Insurance Brokers (headline sponsor), Lancaster University Ghana, Alfapetro Ghana Ltd, Premier Aesthetic Clinic, Zenith Bank, Nuffield Clinic, Fairway Golf Academy, Addison Bosman Consultants, Ghandour cosmetics, Dominion Christian Academy, Pink for Africa Foundation, Roses and More, Lush Hair and Fine Mineral Water, among others which were all passionate about the essence of the golf tournament.  The five Ghana Lady Professional Golfers, Mercy Werner, Felicity Okyei Gyeabour, Constance Awuni, Grace Delali Yawa Komladzei and Jessica Bearls Tei lent their full support to AGC’s Pink October 2025.

Richard Smith and Romina Alviz won the closest to the pin prize whiles Kofi Akyene and Suzanne Butah grabbed the longest drive prizes while Esther Addison was encouraged with the booby prize of the competition. In the Ladies Pros category, Mercy Werner bagged 32 points for the trophy. Jan Vogel and Hajia Zenabu Sulemana won the men’s and women’s seniors top prizes at the tournament. Stephanie Ugochukwu

Maame Afua Ayesu and Irene Tumweebaze with the scores of 34, 37 and 38 points respectively took the ladies group C third, second and first prizes while the Princess Nkansah -Boadu, Zimbabwean Makosi Musambasi and Kezayah Afatsawo stepped forward for the first three trophies of the ladies group division.  Philip Ayensu beat Ayoub Ghandour and Michael Owusu Boateng to the men’s main trophy. In an interview with a section of the media after series of auctions and raffle draws were done at the closing ceremony, the lady captain of the Achimota Golf Club, Kous Louanges Mang on behalf of the organizing committee expressed the gratitude to the various sponsors, golfers, some breast cancer victims for their efforts which contributed to the successful organization of the tournament. She revealed that proceeds generated from the competition will be donated to the breast cancer unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Achimota Health and some victims.

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The 2025 edition of the SAC Super Volleyball Championship has been launched at the GHOne Studios in Accra with 16 teams set to battle for international glory and fame at the Borteyman Sports Complex from November 16–23, 2025.

The launch ceremony attracted dignitaries including the CEO of EIB Network Mr. Nathan Kwabena Adisi aka Bola Ray and the executives of Ghana Volleyball as well as clubs representatives, coaches and players. Also in attendance were media and volleyball enthusiasts.

This year’s tournament will feature 16 elite volleyball clubs, including teams from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Benin to compete with thr local teams for the ultimate prize.

Chief Director of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Wilhelmina Asamoah who represented the Minister said the government is focusing on promoting and developing volleyball in the country. "A key focus for us is to developing local content" she said.

"The tournament offers a vital avenue for our young athletes to showcase their skills. And the Ministry is dedicated in supporting young talent to nurture their skills."

"Looking ahead I will like to highlight the importance of the upcoming national sports funding legislation. Once enacted this fund will generate revenue that can be reinvested into our sports ecosystem supporting federation finances and reducing the burden on the government purse".

"Through SVC (Supper Volleyball Championship) I believe that national talents have been raised and today when u talk about Volleyball on the continent that story cannot be completed without mentioning the name of Ghana," said Lawyer George Tetteh, President of the Volleyball Federation.

Founder of the event and an Executive board member of the Ghana Volleyball Commission, Mohammed Awudu Aputeog highlighted the objective and goals of the SAC Super Volleyball Championship which begun at the Ga Mashie Hall of the SSNIT Sports Emporium.

“SAC Super Volleyball Championship 2025 will deliver more than just matches. It will deliver moments, memories, and momentum for our sport. With your support, we are not just organising a tournament — we are building a movement, forging a partnership, and leaving behind a legacy” he expressed.

The event is expected to attract massive crowd to the Borteyman Sports Complex.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Bukom Boxing Gym has presented a pair of gloves to the CEO of CARTEL GROUP Mr. Harry Henry Owoo as a sign to show appreciation for his generous support in making ROAD TO GHANA event which took place at the Accra ports Stadium a success one.

The event involved a boxing show between Ghanaian and French boxers from Boxing Club Drouais and the purpose was to build the boxers ahead of future tournaments like the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and European Championships.

The Bukom Boxing Club were supposed to engage the Boxing Club Drouais from France but due to the suspension on boxing activities, the IMC of the Ghana Professiona Boxing, Ghana Boxing Federation and National Sports Authority had to come in to save the situation which involved amateur boxers.

Mr. Henry Owoo has been a cult figure in Ablekuma South supporting many activities, especially in health and sports.

He recently organised a football Gala at the Stephen Appiah Turf  which was well patronized, while the annual Cartel Walk is a super event that people do not want to miss.

Meanwhile, the many people of Chorkor, Mamprobi, Korle Gonno and Jamestown have added their voices to congratulate and commend Mr. Owoo for his philanthropic efforts.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The return of professional boxing in Ghana is drawing closer as the Interim Boxing Management Committee (IMC) overseeing the sport’s normalization process reports significant progress.

The IMC’s Medical Sub-Committee has finalized and submitted a comprehensive draft document detailing new medical and safety protocols for professional bouts in Ghana.

The reforms aim to protect athlete welfare and ensure compliance with global boxing regulations, a crucial step toward lifting Ghana’s suspension.

International boxing bodies that welcomed and supported Ghana’s suspension would be pleased with the latest developments. The IMC, which is chaired by veteran administrator and former GBA President Samir Captan, has kept global stakeholders updated on the country’s steady progress, signaling renewed confidence in Ghana’s return to the international boxing fold.

The recently held Ghana versus France International Boxing Contest at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, 19th October, served as a successful test case for the new medical protocols.

The IMC is now reviewing the post-event report to fine-tune operational procedures before professional boxing activities resume fully, possibly by the end of October 2025.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) are actively guiding the IMC to ensure a smooth completion of the RESET normalization process.

The guidance and partnership underscores the government of Ghana's commitment to restoring the country's rich boxing heritage on a foundation of safety, professionalism, and integrity.

The latest developments have reignited optimism within Ghana’s boxing fraternity, with stakeholders hopeful that the sport’s official comeback is now only a matter of time..

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The Women’s Sports Association of Ghana (WOSPAG) has sent a goodwill message to the Black Queens as they prepare to face their counterparts in Egypt for qualification to the next African Women's Football Championship.

Mrs. Joyce Mahama, President of WOSPAG in the message said she was hoping that the Black Queens will continue with their excellent performance at the last AWCON where they placed third and brought home the bronze medals.

According to Mrs. Mahama the people of Ghana have confidence in the Black Queens that they can do it and beat Egypt by a wide goal margin to make the second leg just a formality.

She urged the players to obey the coach's instructions like they have been doing and cover every grass to make total victory easy.

"We have the players who are experienced as well as new younger players who have the stamina and speed to run over the Egyptians" she noted.

She hailed the team, coach and players who have been nominated by CAF for awards.

Mrs. Joyce Mahama who is also President of the continental body, African Women In Sports Association (AWISA) prayed for fair officiating and cordial relationships among football bodies, teams, officials and fans.

She also commended the GFA and the Black Queens management for organising a Press Conference ahead of the international friendly match against England.

"We need these high level friendly games to raise the standards of our players and officials, we need good sponsorship to motivate and inspire the Black Queens" she expressed.

Mrs. Mahama hailed the GFA President, Mr. Kurt Okraku and all the leaders in the promotions and development of women's football.

She congratulated MTN Ghana for their contribution and advised other companies to do same.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

Some boxing fans are beginning to fall in love with the Interim Management Committee (IMC) instituted by the National Sports Authority (NSA) and Ministry of Sports and Recreation to reset the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).

In an exclusive interview with a boxing fan, Mitchy  on The Big Fight Night, she welcomed the IMC and commended the NSA and Ministry to put things in order.

She expressed her sorrow on the death of super middleweight boxer Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali because he entertained fans, but observed that not everyone can box.

She expressed that some people can look fit and strong but they are not cut for boxing.

She also supported the idea of improving medical investigation of athletes  and doping.

According to Mitchy, boxers go through a lot of things before climbing the ring, some or negative and unproductive due to ignorance and hoped that the IMC will organise workshops and conferences to address the issues and support the coaches and boxers.

She welcomed the recommendation of making Ghana a tourist destination through sports like boxing and suggested the idea of building statues for the world champions at visible places, to encourage young boxers.

She prayed that the IMC will achieve their purpose and objectives.

"We love boxing and are sad for the suspension or break for things to be done better, we hope that the IMC will succeed within duration and mandate given them" she expressed.

She appealed to the stakeholders to support the IMC because they have started work, and it is better to unite, focus and work together.

Some other boxing enthusiasts are backing the IMC, overshadowing the stakeholders and hoping they will come up with a blueprint to safeguard boxers, improve capability of trainers, screen boxers and financially support the boxing clubs.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

MTN Ghana has congratulated the senior national football team, the Black Stars, for their qualification to the FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a true reflection of Ghana’s indomitable spirit, hard work, and unity of purpose.

According to MTN, the determination and resilience exhibited by the team throughout the qualifiers embody the company’s own “can-do” spirit — a belief that with focus and teamwork, success is always within reach.

The telecommunications leader, which took up the mantle as the main sponsor of the Black Stars even before the qualification campaign, has been instrumental in supporting the team’s journey to the global stage. Through financial support, logistical backing, and motivational initiatives, MTN has played a vital role in creating an environment that has enabled the team to perform with confidence and pride.

Beyond the Black Stars, MTN’s sponsorship extends across all the national football teams — both male and female — reinforcing its deep-seated commitment to the holistic growth and development of Ghana football. This sustained support has helped improve team welfare, strengthen structures, and promote competitiveness at all levels.

One of the most enduring symbols of MTN’s dedication to the local game is the MTN FA Cup, Ghana’s most prestigious knockout football competition. For more than a decade, the tournament has not only reignited enthusiasm for domestic football but has also served as a platform for nurturing young talent, discovering new stars, and uniting football fans across the country. Its continued success stands as a testament to MTN’s unwavering faith in Ghanaian football.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has on numerous occasions lauded MTN’s long-term investment and partnership, describing it as a cornerstone of football’s revival and sustainability in the country. Analysts also credit MTN’s support for injecting professionalism, stability, and renewed energy into both club and national football.

As the Black Stars prepare for the world stage, MTN Ghana has reaffirmed its continuous commitment to supporting Ghana football at every level. The company emphasized that its vision goes beyond sponsorship — it seeks to help position Ghana football on the highest pedestal internationally, inspiring the next generation of players and fans.

Indeed, from the MTN FA Cup to the Black Stars’ World Cup journey, MTN’s golden touch continues to connect passion with purpose — proving once again that “together, we can achieve greatness.”

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The Black Bombers of Ghana dominated the Boxing Club Drouias of France in an international amateur fight tournament powered by Bukom Boxing Gym and sanctioned by the Ghana Boxing IMC with support of Ghana Boxing Federation and the National Sports Authority.

The challenge took place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night 19/10/2025 after a workshop on Saturday.

Ebenezer Ankrah won gold medal against Billel jnibi junior from the France Team who won silver.

SWAG Awards nominee Mathias Ashitey also won gold medal in the ‘Road to Ghana’ event.

Francis Quartey also took gold medal after defeating his opponent.

According to Augustus Dodoo, media liaison of the Bukom Boxing Club, the programme was good despite the fact that the NSA had suspended boxing.

Present at the tournament was Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah Director General of the National Sports Authority ((NSA).

By Sammy Heywood Okine