Accra Sports News is a Ghana-based digital sports newsroom and editorial extension of Accra Street Journal. Operated by SamBoad Publishing Ltd under SamBoad Holdings Ltd, the outlet covers the country’s sporting ecosystem from grassroots tournaments and school athletics to the Ghana Premier League and national teams. Its core beats are football, boxing and athletics, with additional reporting on basketball, esports and other disciplines. The newsroom publishes breaking news, transfer updates, match reports, player and team profiles, interviews and explainers, alongside opinion and analysis. Women’s sports receive dedicated attention through a stand‑alone section and regular features. Led by Editor‑in‑Chief Samuel Kwame Boadu, Accra Sports News pairs daily updates with contextual reporting that follows athlete development, coaching and the business of sport. Distribution is digital‑first, spanning web, social channels and an email newsletter that serves fans in Ghana and the diaspora. By centering local knowledge and timely reporting, the outlet aims to be a reliable day‑to‑day read for supporters and a reference point for clubs, officials and emerging athletes. As part of a broader media network anchored by Accra Street Journal, it brings focused sports coverage to a general‑interest newsroom’s audience, amplifying Ghana’s sporting stories at home and abroad. Editorial priorities include accuracy, speed and giving space to underreported disciplines.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Accra, Ghana
Year the organization started publishing:
2025
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Sports
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
1,300
Twitter number of followers:
2,001

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Samuel Kwame Boadu
Directors:
Samuel Kwame Boadu

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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