HEADLINES
- CAF confirms African football legends for Schools Championship Draw in Accra
- Ghana Premier League: Matchday 22 outstanding fixtures released
- Sports Minister speaks on probe into Nigerian boxer’s death
- Ghana Olympic Committee aspirant calls for support across all sports
- UEFA Champions League QF second leg preview
- FIFA names 5 African referees for Club World Cup
- Luka Modrić joins Swansea City ownership
- Rúben Amorim brushes off media pressure
- Olympiacos win 48th Greek League title
LOCAL STORIES
CAF African Schools Football Championship – Ghana 2025.
CAF has confirmed that Ghana’s Asamoah Gyan and Côte d’Ivoire’s Clementine Toure will assist with the official draw for the CAF African Schools Football Championship on April 21 in Accra.
The continental finals will be hosted in Accra from April 23 to 26.
Other African legends expected at the draw include Abedi Pele, Adjoa Bayor, Robert Kidiaba, and Amanda Dlamini.
The U-15 Boys’ and Girls’ champions will receive $300,000 in prize money each for school development.
Participating Teams:
- Girls: Ghana, Benin, DR Congo, South Africa, Uganda, Gambia, Malawi, Morocco
- Boys: Ghana, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda
Ghana Premier League – Matchday 22
Fixtures for outstanding games on Matchday 22 of the Ghana Premier League have been released.
BOXING: Nigerian Boxer’s Death
Sports Minister Kofi Adams says a seven-member committee has been set up to investigate the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju.
“Anyone found to have acted wrongly will face consequences. And we’ll make necessary changes to prevent a repeat.”
Ghana Olympic Committee Elections
Michael Aggrey, a GOC Presidential Aspirant, has urged stakeholders to invest beyond football.
“Every sport has the power to bring glory to Ghana. Let’s spread the support.”
INTERNATIONAL STORIES
UEFA Champions League – Quarter-Final 2nd Legs
Fixtures confirmed for second-leg ties.
PSG Head Coach Luis Enrique on their next match:
“We respect the opponent, but we’re ready.”
Unai Emery (Aston Villa):
“We want to write history with this team.”
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – African Referees Named
FIFA has named five top African referees for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. (June 14 – July 13):
- Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
- Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)
- Ibrahim Mutaz (Libya)
- Jean Jacques Ndala (DR Congo)
- Issa Sy (Senegal)
They are part of a global team of 117 officials selected for the tournament.
Luka Modrić Becomes Minority Investor at Swansea
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić has joined Swansea City as a minority shareholder.
“I’m excited to be part of this journey,” he said.
The club says Modrić’s experience will help shape its future, but he remains committed to continuing his playing career.
Rúben Amorim Reacts to Criticism
Sporting Lisbon coach Rúben Amorim responds to recent media scrutiny.
“I understand the criticism, but I don’t care. The league table speaks for itself.” “Thursday is crucial.”
Olympiacos Clinch Greek Super League Title
Olympiacos have won their 48th Greek League title, sealing the championship with three games to spare.
A 1-0 win over AEK Athens, thanks to Ayoub El Kaabi’s goal, crowned their dominant season.
By: Prince Kwadwo Fosu (Fandy)
