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Under Scrutiny: The Troubled Tenure of Ghana’s Sports Authority Director General

Ghana's National Sports Authority is facing its most serious crisis in years, as Acting Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah becomes the subject of a police investigation into an alleged $623,000 World Cup visa scheme — the latest in a string of controversies that have defined his time in office

September 21, 2026

3 mins read

Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over

WAFCON 2026 has officially been marked as the worst year on record for Nigeria’s women’s national football team. But what does one bad tournament mean in the grand scheme of an extraordinary history?

August 16, 2026

5 mins read

Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa

While global events like the WNBA All-Star Game and the US National Women Soccer League shatter attendance records through deliberate investment, WAFCON 2026 is playing out in front of rows of empty seats in Morocco

August 3, 2026

16 mins read

Organizational Shortfalls Cloud Ghana’s Debut as Host of 2026 African Athletics Championships

Ghana's debut as host of the African Senior Athletics Championships was fraught with early logistic challenges which were eventually addressed near the end

May 19, 2026

2 mins read

Women Who Fight: For Ghanaian Female Boxers, The Path To Acceptance is Paved with Side Hustles and Social Stigma

In Ghana’s historic boxing heartland, women are fighting for more than just titles. They are battling a culture that barely wants them in the ring.

May 14, 2026

5 mins read

Jetlagged and Underfunded: Ghanaian Trackstars Have Long Complained About Inadequate Logistics and Support

While Ghana has consistently produced world-class talent, from relay sprinters to high jumpers, systemic underfunding, governance disputes, and football's dominance over resources have kept the nation from translating that talent into greater wins

May 5, 2026

4 mins read

“His Family Wanted to Eat More Money”: Soccer Star Mohammed Kudus’ Former Agent Details How Family Interference Led To Their Split

A bitter public split between Ghana's star midfielder and his former representative reveals interference from Kudu's family members

April 28, 2026

3 mins read

Ghana Pulls Out of Hosting 2026 African Swimming Championships Amid Governance Controversy

A governance standoff between the Ghana Swimming Association and the National Sports Authority has cost the country a major continental championship — and could cost it much more

March 29, 2026

3 mins read

Shadow Roster: How The Director General at Ghana’s Sports Authority Allegedly Employed Staff Without Due Process

The Director General earlier debunked the story but retracted later saying the staff would have to "reapply" through former channels for their roles

February 28, 2026

2 mins read

Thomas Partey Was a Star at Arsenal. He’s Now Facing Several Counts of Sexual Assault

After playing more than 100 matches for Arsenal under a cloud of investigation, the Ghanaian international now faces a reckoning in London as a third woman comes forward with fresh allegations.

February 16, 2026

3 mins read

Under Scrutiny: The Troubled Tenure of Ghana’s Sports Authority Director General

Nigeria’s Mission XI Failed. But The Story Of The Super Falcons Is Not Over

Empty Seats, Full Potential: What WAFCON 2026 Reveals About the State of Women’s Sport in Africa

Organizational Shortfalls Cloud Ghana’s Debut as Host of 2026 African Athletics Championships

Women Who Fight: For Ghanaian Female Boxers, The Path To Acceptance is Paved with Side Hustles and Social Stigma

Jetlagged and Underfunded: Ghanaian Trackstars Have Long Complained About Inadequate Logistics and Support

“His Family Wanted to Eat More Money”: Soccer Star Mohammed Kudus’ Former Agent Details How Family Interference Led To Their Split

Ghana Pulls Out of Hosting 2026 African Swimming Championships Amid Governance Controversy

Shadow Roster: How The Director General at Ghana’s Sports Authority Allegedly Employed Staff Without Due Process

Thomas Partey Was a Star at Arsenal. He’s Now Facing Several Counts of Sexual Assault

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