Category: Sports

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has hired a new coach.

It is a sentence which we have heard several times since the 22-year-old Briton emerged from nowhere to win the 2021 US Open title as a teenage qualifier.

But the appointment of Francisco Roig – a wily Spaniard who helped Rafael Nadal win each of his 22 Grand Slam titles – feels like a longer-term bet as Raducanu looks to continue her upward trajectory.

Going into next week’s US Open – their second tournament together – the world number 35 is hoping Roig can take her even higher.

“He’s patient but also demanding. He will push you until whatever he thinks needs fixing is fixed.”

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Victor Osimhen scored a sensational hat-trick as Galatasaray handed Ajax their fourth consecutive defeat in this season’s UEFA Champions League. The Nigerian striker took his European tally to six goals for the campaign, opening the scoring in the 59th minute before converting two penalties to complete his treble as the match ended 3-0 at the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium, Amsterdam city, on Wednesday, November 5. With the hat-trick, Osimhen reached 25 goals in European competitions, surpassing former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward Obafemi Martins to become Nigeria’s all-time top…

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has appealed to corporate Ghana to support the establishment of a Democracy Soccer School of Excellence to help nurture young football talent and promote leadership, discipline, and democratic values among the youth. He made the appeal at an appreciation ceremony held at Parliament’s D.F. Annan Auditorium on Wednesday night, where more than 30 sponsors and partners of the second edition of the Democracy Cup were honoured for their contributions to the successful organisation of the 2025 tournament. The event attracted Members of…

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced a landmark partnership between Ghana’s Parliament and English Premier League side Sunderland AFC, paving the way for future winners of the Democracy Cup to play an international friendly in England.

Speaking at a ceremony held at Parliament’s D.F. Annan Auditorium on Wednesday to honour sponsors and partners of the 2025 Democracy Cup, the Speaker said the collaboration reflects the growing international recognition of Ghana’s Democracy Cup as a vehicle for promoting peace, unity and good governance through football.

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has appointed a team of South African match officials for the forthcoming Super Eagles’ World Cup playoff clash against Gabon.

South Africa’s Tom Abongile has been named as the centre referee for Nigeria’s semi-final fixture. He will be assisted by his compatriot Zakhele Siwela, who will serve as one of the assistant referees, while Akhona Makalima will take charge of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) duties.

In addition, Hughes Ndjovi from the Benin Republic has been appointed as the referee assessor for the match.

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In the heart of Takoradi, a new chapter in Ghanaian tennis is being written by two extraordinary sisters — Niara Aoki Akati Sangari (10) and Renée Akati Sangari (12).

In just two and a half years, the Sangari sisters have captured over ten trophies, dominating Ghana’s junior tennis circuit and setting their sights firmly on global success.

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made a dominant return to the court, scoring 40 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in just 30 minutes during the team’s 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in their opening game of the 2025–2026 NBA season. The 7-foot-5 French star also recorded three blocks, showcasing his defensive prowess against top rookie Cooper Flagg, who managed 10 points and 10 rebounds in 32 minutes. Wembanyama, whose previous season was cut short by a shoulder injury, said he felt more in control of his body and…

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Nottingham Forest has appointed Sean Dyche as its new head coach following the unexpected dismissal of Ange Postecoglou just 39 days into his tenure. Dyche, a former Forest youth player, steps into a challenging role as the club struggles in the Premier League, currently sitting 18th with only one win from eight matches. Dyche, known for his pragmatic style and nicknamed the “Ginger Mourinho” during his time at Burnley, becomes Forest’s third head coach this season after the earlier exits of Nuno Espirito Santo and Postecoglou. In a statement, the…

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