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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking exclusively to Joy Sports, Dogboe revealed that dealing with the mental and emotional challenges during those difficult periods was tough and stressed the need for greater attention to athletes’ mental well-being.

    Isaac Dogboe reveals mental health battles, calls for support for athletes
  3. Joy Online

    Sometimes I’ll be there and get the itch,” he told Joy Sports. “An offer will come to the table, but I ask myself, ‘Do I really want to take this fight?’ So, I had to take a minute to arrive at this decision.

    ‘Decision to retire has been tough’ – Isaac Dogboe
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    The items were presented by Lead Sports Editor at Joy Sports, Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo.

    FC Basel donate football kits to clubs, schools in Upper West Region
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Jasmine Levy is a student broadcaster from the University of Oregon in the USA, currently interning with Joy Sports.

    First trotro ride leaves “Obroni” in total Culture shock
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Victor Doke of KNUST; Joy Sports’ Muftawu Nabila Abdulai; and Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie.

    Livestream: Newsfile discusses NITA Bill, xenophobia concerns and 2023 African Games
  10. Joy Online

    The audit, which was commissioned by President Mahama last year and sighted by Joy Sports detailed the country’s expenses for the competition that began late February 2024 and ended on mid-March same year.

    Mahama’s African Games forensic audit reveals over $40m in financial irregularities
  11. Joy Online

    So we are with the right mindset going to Uganda,” he told Joy Sports. “We are going with the mindset of total discipline, total work rate that is beyond normal because we know that we will need that.

    ‘We are expecting to pick our ticket to Poland in Uganda’ – Black Princesses boss Charles Sampson
  12. Daily Guide

    Pauli man remains optimistic about his chances of making Ghana’s squad for the next World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. “Yes, I do,” Kyereh said in an interview with Joy Sports when asked about his World Cup ambitions.

    Kyereh Targets 2026 World Cup Return
  13. Joy Online

    Speaking to Joy Sports in a tell-it-all interview, Kyereh said, “To be honest, I was fighting against those thoughts (of retirement).

    ‘I considered retiring’ – Kofi Kyereh opens up on rehabilitation struggles
  14. Joy Online

    Despite his limited minutes, Kyereh is holding onto a dream of being in Mexico, Canada and USA. “Yes, I do,” Kyereh told Joy Sports when asked if he wanted to play at the World Cup.

    ‘I’m striving to play at the 2026 World Cup’ – Kofi Kyereh
Sport

Isaac Dogboe calls for mental health support for athletes

The News

Former WBO super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe has spoken about the mental health difficulties he faced as a professional boxer, particularly following his defeats to Emmanuel Navarrete, and called for greater awareness and support for athletes' mental well-being.

5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 5 September

  1. Isaac Dogboe calls for mental health support for athletes

    Former WBO super bantamweight champion Isaac Dogboe has spoken about the mental health difficulties he faced as a professional boxer, particularly following his defeats to Emmanuel Navarrete, and called for greater awareness and support for athletes' mental well-being.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Isaac Dogboe retires from boxing after tough decision

    Former WBO super bantamweight world champion Isaac Dogboe announced his retirement from boxing this month after recording 24 wins and four losses. The 31-year-old described the decision as difficult, citing mental health struggles and the psychological toll of constantly portraying strength in the sport.

    5 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 11 August

  1. FC Basel donates kits to Upper West clubs, schools

    Swiss Super League club FC Basel donated football kits and training equipment to colts clubs, women's teams and educational institutions across Ghana's Upper West Region. The donation, facilitated by football agent Alex Acquaye, is the second consecutive year FC Basel has supported grassroots football development in Ghana.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Expat's first trotro experience reveals cultural contrasts

    An intern describes her first ride on Ghana's ubiquitous trotros (shared minibuses) and encounters with Accra's chaotic traffic, unpredictable pedestrian rules, and motorbike riders who disregard safety norms and traffic laws.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Newsfile to debate NITA Bill, xenophobia, African Games audit

    JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the controversial proposed NITA Bill, which seeks to expand the National Information Technology Agency's powers into regulating Ghana's digital ecosystem; Ghana's evacuation of citizens amid xenophobic tensions in South Africa; and allegations surrounding the 13th African Games audit. Supporters argue stronger regulation promotes professionalism and cybersecurity, while critics contend licensing requirements could create barriers for startups and young innovators.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Forensic audit finds $40m in avoidable African Games costs

    A forensic audit commissioned by President Mahama into Ghana's organisation of the 2023 African Games has revealed over $40 million in avoidable costs and financial irregularities. The audit identified questionable claims, inflated rates and omitted works across projects, with the Borteyman Sports Complex alone accounting for an estimated $34.43 million in omissions and scope reductions from its original contract value of $145.09 million.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Black Princesses seek Poland World Cup ticket in Uganda

    Ghana's U20 women's football team will face Uganda in the second leg of 2026 World Cup qualifiers this weekend, holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg. Coach Charles Sampson expressed confidence in securing qualification for the tournament to be staged in Poland.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Kyereh eyes 2026 World Cup return following ACL recovery

    Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, who recently returned from a nearly three-year ACL injury, has stated his ambition to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 30-year-old, who was part of Ghana's 2022 World Cup squad, says he needs to regain full fitness and play several matches before the tournament.

    6 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Kofi Kyereh thought of retiring during three-year injury battle

    Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh has revealed he considered retirement during his lengthy recovery from a cruciate ligament injury suffered in 2022, which sidelined him for almost three years following surgeries in February 2023 and a setback in 2024. Kyereh has returned to action, making five appearances for Freiburg's reserve side since April 2026.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Kyereh aims for 2026 World Cup after long injury return

    Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, 30, who recently returned from a three-year anterior cruciate ligament injury, says he is striving to play at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada and USA. He acknowledges that the decision will not be his alone and that he needs to regain full fitness before the tournament.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

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