WBO clears Navarrete-Foster three-belt unification fight request
Emanuel Navarrete can pursue a three-belt super-featherweight unification with O’Shaquie Foster after the WBO approved an exception.
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Showtime Flag Football unveils new digital home on August 26
Showtime Flag Football will launch a website on August 26, creating a digital hub for teams, athletes, fans, fixtures, results and live matches.
Why the Six Nations Remains One of Rugby’s Greatest Tournaments
Five rounds, historic rivalries, shifting styles and fierce home venues give the Six Nations a pressure unlike any other rugby tournament.
MTN Elite U-19: Abdulai Bashit hat-trick powers Upper West to 3-2
Abdulai Bashit scored three times as Upper West beat defending champions Eastern 3-2, while Ashanti defeated Volta 5-4 on penalties.
Asante Kotoko sign Umar Ali on two-year deal for 2026/27 season
Asante Kotoko have added 22-year-old left-back Umar Ali on a two-year contract after his 21 league appearances and four assists in the UAE.
Boxer Kenzie Morrison’s Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis Confirmed
Kenzie Morrison, son of former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison, is battling Stage 4 cancer as his family seeks specialist care in Houston.
FC Samartex sign William Otto Mensah ahead of 2026/27 season
Ghana Premier League champions FC Samartex have added defender William Otto Mensah on a two-year contract before the 2026/27 season.
Zambia draw Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso in U23 AFCON 2027
Zambia will enter the second qualifying round for the 2027 U23 AFCON against Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso, with ties set for November.
Remembered: Max Baer stopped Frankie Campbell in 1930 Pacific Coast bout
The 1930 Pacific Coast championship bout ended with Max Baer stopping Frankie Campbell, who later died from injuries sustained in the fight.
Kwasi Sibo completes $10m Al-Swehly move and returns to Accra
Ghana midfielder Kwasi Sibo has completed his move from Real Oviedo to Libyan champions Al-Swehly in a package worth about $10m.
Boboye demands more from Edo Queens after 7-0 WAFU-B victory
Edo Queens opened their WAFU-B campaign with a 7-0 win over AS GNN, but coach Kennedy Boboye says their finishing must improve.
Sudan short-stature footballers pursue 2026 World Cup place amid war
Sudan’s short-stature football team is training through war and displacement as it seeks a place at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco.
Nyantakyi urges fairer Ghana Premier League sponsorship model
Former GFA president Kwesi Nyantakyi wants Ghana Premier League sponsorship shared through a transparent system that supports clubs and rewards performance.
Zimbabwe face Mauritius in second round of 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifiers
Zimbabwe will meet Mauritius over two legs in November for a place in the next round of qualifying for the 2027 U-23 AFCON in Egypt.
Swansea City close in on Canada World Cup captain Eustáquio
Swansea City are nearing a permanent deal for Porto midfielder Stephen Eustáquio, with the Canada captain valued at about €4m.
Nigeria Face Mauritania or DR Congo in 2027 U-23 AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria will meet Mauritania or DR Congo in the second round of 2027 U-23 AFCON qualifying, with ties scheduled for November 2026.
Kaizer Chiefs build momentum under new structure in 2026 PSL
Kaizer Chiefs are second in the 2026 PSL with seven points from three matches, unbeaten in the league and preparing to face Richards Bay.
Busari urges Nigerian coaches to use player data for development
Flamingos coach Hakeem Busari has called on Nigerian coaches to use player data and modern methods to improve youth development plans.
Dladla praises Arrows staff after 1-0 MTN8 win over Sundowns
Arrows coach Manqoba Dladla credited his technical team after a 1-0 MTN8 semi-final first-leg win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
Yampier Ramirez explains MMA exit ahead of BKB 58 fight in Miami
Unbeaten Cuban bare-knuckle champion Yampier Ramirez says he left MMA for striking and will face Tristian Harrison at BKB 58.
Nigeria MiniFootball women’s team set for Sunday Agege exhibition
Nigeria’s first women’s MiniFootball national team will play in Agege on Sunday as the 2026 league closes and selection continues for September’s continental championship.
Anthony Dennis’ Al Jazira move could affect Super Eagles future
Anthony Dennis has joined Al Jazira as a resident player, a move that could influence his Nigeria prospects and open a future UAE option.
Winless Bulls blood two more debutants for final Currie Cup round
Bottom of the Currie Cup after six defeats, the Bulls XV will hand debuts to Ian van der Merwe and Ruan Enslin against the Sharks XV.
Dana White maintains Jake Paul will never be signed by Zuffa Boxing
Dana White has kept his position that Zuffa Boxing will never sign Jake Paul, saying the move is not consistent with what the promotion does.
WAFCON 2026: Yemisi Akintoye says refereeing takes 14 years
Nigeria referee Yemisi Akintoye says aspiring officials must accept a difficult path after taking charge of two WAFCON 2026 matches.
Maina leaves Köln training in tears ahead of Bundesliga opener
Harambee Stars prospect Linton Maina suffered an injury scare at FC Köln after leaving training in tears before Saturday’s Bundesliga opener.
Nigeria draw Ghana in second round of 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON
Nigeria will meet Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer AFCON qualifiers, with the two legs scheduled for October.
Commonwealth Games 2026 champion Onome Didih wary of anti-doping rules
Nigeria’s 53kg Commonwealth Games 2026 champion Onome Didih says strict anti-doping rules shape what she eats, drinks and takes as medication.
Billy Boston, Wigan Warriors and rugby league legend dies aged 92
Wigan Warriors icon Billy Boston has died aged 92, leaving a legacy of 478 club tries, three Challenge Cups and a 1960 World Cup.
Black Meteors receive bye for U-23 AFCON 2027 second-round qualifier
Ghana’s Black Meteors will enter the second round of the U-23 AFCON 2027 qualifiers and face Togo or Libya after receiving a draw bye.
Elijah Adebayo joins Bristol City on two-year deal after Luton exit
Elijah Adebayo has joined Bristol City from Luton Town on a two-year contract, becoming the Robins’ 10th signing of the summer.
NCCE chair backs Speaker's 2026 Democracy Cup football initiative
NCCE Chairperson Kathleen Addy has pledged support for the 2026 Democracy Cup, calling football a strong vehicle for Ghana's democratic values.
Seven Oguaa Asafo groups set for maiden Afahye football event
Seven Cape Coast Asafo groups will compete in a new football tournament from August 31 to September 2 as part of the 2026 Fetu Afahye.
Chantelle Cameron says Taylor defeat made her dangerous for Mayer
Chantelle Cameron says losing her Katie Taylor rematch removed pressure and made her more dangerous before Saturday’s fight with Mikaela Mayer.
TP Mazembe beat Red Arrows 2-0 in Zambia pre-season friendly
TP Mazembe opened their preparations with a 2-0 win over Red Arrows in Zambia before their CAF Champions League meeting with Medeama.
Ghana Police back 2026 Democracy Cup ahead of Kotoko-Hearts
The Ghana Police Service has pledged security support for the 2026 Democracy Cup as the trophy tour visited its Accra headquarters.
Redelinghuys says scrum call hurt Springboks in 33-16 first Test
Former Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys believes a delayed scrum decision helped turn South Africa’s 33-16 first-Test defeat by New Zealand.
Hugo Broos questions Pitso Mosimane return talk for Bafana Bafana
Hugo Broos has criticised calls for Pitso Mosimane to return as Bafana Bafana coach and warned that deeper football reforms are needed.
India close in as Sri Lanka reach 265/9 against 503/9 in Colombo
Sri Lanka ended the day on 265/9 after India declared on 503/9, leaving the hosts 238 runs behind with rain cutting play short.
League of African Ambassadors turns to golf for diplomacy and ties
The League of African Ambassadors will hold a two-day golf tournament in Uyo, dropping fundraising to focus on diplomacy, networking and friendship.