Gaza holds final of tournament honouring more than 1,000 slain athletes
The final of Gaza’s ‘Thousand Martyrs’ Cup marks the return of organised football after nearly three years of war. The tournament honours more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes killed since October 2023, as players compete amid widespread destruction and fans find a rare moment of joy.
Two goals from Awawu Bashiru and an earlier strike by Queen Joseph gave Nigeria a memorable victory against the South Americans.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the final of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash in Morocco. Brazil pulled one back in the 89th minute through Greise Kelly, assisted by Yasmin Queiroz, but the goal came too late to threaten Nigeria’s victory.
Brazil arrive unbeaten after recording three wins and two draws in their five matches. Meanwhile, Nigeria have recovered impressively from their opening-day defeat to Poland, winning four consecutive games.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has launched the maiden edition of the Kivo U-17 Regional Champions Cup as part of plans to strengthen grassroots football. Group A will comprise Raymond FC of the Ashanti Region, Sunyani Great Young Kotoko (Brong Ahafo), Show Show FC (Eastern), Tarkwa Barcelona FC (Western), Yaasin Colts FC (Upper West), Elite Academy-Achimota School (Greater Accra) and Elite Academy-Prempeh College (Ashanti).
The fifth edition of the Head of State Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on November 21, 2026, at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra, with President John Dramani Mahama expected to grace the occasion. Other sponsors and partners include Samsung Ghana, The Luckiest, Myla Homes, National Petroleum Authority, Danny List Foundation, Aphro Ghana, Coca-Cola Ghana, Guinness Ghana, Pasonia, La Villa Aphro, Happy Box, TGTS, Ember Coco, Sunlodge, JD’s Fresh Juice, The Palms by Eagles, Gevans Natural Minerals Water and Nguvu Mining Limited.
140 amateur golfers, including international participants from Nigeria, Burundi and Kenya will compete in the event slated for Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Achimota Golf Club in Accra. Other valued sponsors include Samsung Ghana, The Luckiest, Myla Homes, National Petroleum Authority, Danny List Foundation, Aphro Ghana, Coca-Cola Ghana, Guinness Ghana, Pasonia, La Villa Aphro, Happy Box, TGTS, Ember Coco, Sunlodge, JD’s Fresh Juice, The Palms by Eagles, Gevans Natural Minerals Water and Nguvu Mining Limited.