by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 16, 2025 | Africa, Athletics, Ghana
The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have turned into a test of Ghana’s resolve. After early heartbreak in the men’s 100 metres, the nation’s hopes now rest on a select few: high-jumper Rose Yeboah, 800 metre veteran Alex Amankwah, emerging 200 metre sprinter Ibrahim Fuseini, and the ever-dependable men’s 4×100 metre relay squad.
Ghana’s sprint spotlight dimmed when national 100 metre record holder Abdul-Rasheed Saminu missed the final by a whisker. The 21-year-old University of South Florida standout ran a sharp 10.09 seconds in the preliminaries but fell short with 10.08 in the semis, placing 12th overall. His exit followed Benjamin Azamati’s earlier first-round disappointment, leaving Ghana without a finalist in the blue-riband event.
Now attention shifts to the next wave of contenders. Fuseini opens his 200 metre campaign on Wednesday, September 17, with the final slated for Friday. Yeboah, Ghana’s lone female representative, enters the women’s high jump qualifiers on Thursday, aiming for a Sunday finale. The experienced Amankwah begins his 800 metre bid on Saturday, September 20.
If all goes to plan, Ghana could script a grand finale on Sunday, September 21: Yeboah soaring for high-jump honours and the relay team chasing a cherished podium finish. For a nation hungry for a global medal, Tokyo’s closing day may yet deliver the drama and glory fans have been waiting for.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 15, 2025 | Africa, Europe, International, Soccer
Once upon a pitch, Chelsea’s Ivorian king Didier Drogba ruled the Premier League with raw strength and clutch goals. Years later, a Nordic machine named Erling Haaland arrived, rewriting goal-scoring records with icy precision.
Two strikers from different generations, yet their impact feels strikingly alike—unstoppable, feared, and unforgettable.⚡️
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 15, 2025 | Africa, Soccer
Al-Ahli’s title defence in the AFC Champions League Elite began like a nightmare but ended like a blockbuster thriller on a warm Jeddah night.
For 45 frustrating minutes, the reigning champions looked nothing like holders. Nasaf Qarshi’s Khusayin Norchaev struck twice before the break—first punishing Merih Demiral’s misplaced pass, then racing through to beat Edouard Mendy with icy precision.
Two goals down and staring at defeat, Al-Ahli charged out for the second half with fire in their boots. In the 65th minute, fortune flickered their way when Nasaf goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov misjudged a long ball. Millot pounced, coolly sliding into an empty net. Just four minutes later, the Frenchman was at it again, stabbing home amid a chaotic scramble to level the score.
The roar inside King Abdullah Sports City grew deafening. Deep into stoppage time, Riyad Mahrez delivered the moment of magic the crowd craved—cutting in from the right and drilling a low shot inside the far post. The stadium erupted, but Al-Ahli weren’t done. Mohammed Sulaiman added a fourth in the dying seconds to seal a 4–2 comeback worthy of champions.
While green shirts celebrated, their Jeddah neighbours endured heartbreak in Abu Dhabi. Al-Ittihad briefly led when Steven Bergwijn unleashed a thunderbolt from distance, but a red card for Muhannad Al-Shanqiti tilted the night. Caio Canedo equalised after the hour, and in the 98th minute Lucas Pimenta smashed home a rebound to hand Al-Wahda a dramatic 2–1 win.
For Al-Ahli, it was a reminder of their pedigree and Riyad Mahrez’s star power. For Al-Ittihad, a sobering lesson that in Asia, the final whistle is never the end until the clock truly runs out.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 15, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer, World Cup
After guiding Ghana to four precious points against Chad and Mali in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Black Stars returned to their clubs—and many wasted no time lighting up stadiums across Europe and beyond. From last-minute winners to statement performances, Ghanaian footballers turned the post-international weekend into their own showcase.
Here’s the story of five standouts who carried their international momentum back to club football.
5️⃣ Augustine Boakye – The Comeback Catalyst
In France’s Ligue 2, St. Etienne trailed Clermont at halftime, but Boakye’s 52nd-minute equaliser sparked a spirited turnaround. Moments later, Lucas Stassin sealed a 2-1 win, with Boakye’s strike the true pivot point of the match.
4️⃣ Christopher Bonsu-Baah – Instant Impact
After just 14 quiet minutes for Ghana, Bonsu-Baah roared back in Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old needed only a single chance to open the scoring in Al Qadisiya’s 2-2 draw with Al Hilal, proving sharpness isn’t measured in international minutes.
3️⃣ Prince Amoako Junior – Teen with Ice in His Veins
Freshly recognised as one of the world’s top U-20 talents outside Europe’s big five leagues, 18-year-old Amoako justified the hype. His precise finish delivered Nordsjælland a 1-0 victory over Midtjylland—and earned him Man of the Match honours.
2️⃣ Jordan Ayew – Captain Finds His Groove
Leicester City’s Black Stars skipper finally broke his club scoring drought, coolly netting in a 2-2 draw with Oxford United. After leading Ghana so effectively, Ayew’s strike felt like a natural extension of his international form.
1️⃣ Antoine Semenyo – Premier League Powerhouse
While goals eluded him for Ghana, Semenyo keeps firing in England. The Bournemouth forward notched his third league goal and added an assist in a 2-1 triumph over Brighton, maintaining a blistering tally of three goals and two assists in just four league games.
These performances underline a truth Ghanaian fans know well: when the Black Stars return to club colours, they often shine even brighter.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Sep 15, 2025 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
KFUM Arena was rocking from the very first whistle as 20-year-old Norwegian-Ghanaian forward David Hickson Gyedu announced himself in spectacular fashion. Making his first Eliteserien start, Gyedu needed less than a minute to etch his name into the headlines—cutting inside and curling a sumptuous left-footer into the top corner. The roar from the home crowd set the tone for a night of end-to-end drama.
KFUM doubled their advantage in the 19th minute when Simen Hestnes unleashed a thunderbolt from distance, sending the faithful into delirium. But Viking weren’t done. Four minutes later, a cruel deflection off Daniel Schneider halved the deficit, and suddenly the visitors smelled blood.
The second half turned into a tense chess match of pressing and counter-attacks. With just over a quarter-hour remaining, Martin Roseth rose highest to head home the equalizer, capping a gripping 2–2 contest.
Despite finishing with only 46% possession, KFUM created the clearer chances and matched Viking for intensity. Gyedu’s 82-minute shift—full of clever runs, relentless pressing, and that sparkling opener—earned a standing ovation and a new set of admirers.
With momentum on their side, KFUM now shift focus to the Norwegian Cup clash with Kongsvinger on September 17, eager to build on a night when a young forward’s dream debut lit up Oslo.
