Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:02:40 +0000Castopod - https://castopod.org/https://cyber.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmleaa76b48-a52a-5e48-888d-e301d72519fdThe Sports BeatThe Sports Beat with Mandela Anuvabe is Ghana’s go-to sports podcast for the latest sports news, match analysis, and expert commentary.

Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, host Mandela Anuvabe delivers sharp insights on the Ghana Premier League, Black Stars, African football, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, boxing, athletics, and everything in between.

From GPL matchday reviews and transfer updates to World Cup qualifiers and Olympic highlights, The Sports Beat covers it all; bringing you closer to the action with bold opinions, in-depth breakdowns, and the stories behind the scores.

Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a fantasy league competitor, or just love the thrill of sport, this is the podcast for you.

The Sports Beat is produced by MG Digital Media, Ghana’s leading digital media company. New episodes drop three times a week. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.

]]>podcastenAccra, GhanayesSportsfalseMG Digital Media Limitedhttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beatMG Digital Media Limitedinfo@mg.com.ghepisodicMG Digital Media Limitedhttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/media/podcasts/sports_beat/cover_feed.jpgThe Sports Beathttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beatCongo FA President Mayolas Jailed for Life, Jordan Ayew Backs Black Stars Stability, Semenyo Eyes UCL Debut and Morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/congo-fa-president-mayolas-jailed-for-life-jordan-ayew-backs-black-stars-stability-semenyo-eyes-ucl-debut-and-moreWed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000President of the Congolese Football Federation, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, sentenced to life in prison over embezzlement of COVID-era football funds, Ghana captain Jordan Ayew says this is not the right time to change the Black Stars squad, Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo set for possible UEFA Champions League debut against Real Madrid And the Champions League delivers a goal-filled night as the Round of 16 gets underway.

]]>174https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/congo-fa-president-mayolas-jailed-for-life-jordan-ayew-backs-black-stars-stability-semenyo-eyes-ucl-debut-and-more141full114Hohoe United Shock Medeama, André Ayew Nets First NAC Breda Goal, Mass Brawl Sees 23 Sent Off in Brazil, FA Cup Giants Advancehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/hohoe-united-shock-medeama-andre-ayew-nets-first-nac-breda-goal-mass-brawl-sees-23-sent-off-in-brazil-fa-cup-giants-advanceMon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Hohoe United shock Medeama as GPL top four teams fail to grab wins over the weekend, André Ayew scores first goal for NAC Breda, 23 players sent off after mass brawl in Brazilian final, FA Cup action in England as top clubs progress.

]]>158https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/hohoe-united-shock-medeama-andre-ayew-nets-first-nac-breda-goal-mass-brawl-sees-23-sent-off-in-brazil-fa-cup-giants-advance131full113Arsenal Lead EPL Title Race, GPL Matchweek 25 Heats Up, Inaki Williams Out of Copa del Rey, Derby della Madonnina Loomshttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/arsenal-lead-epl-title-race-gpl-matchweek-25-heats-up-inaki-williams-out-of-copa-del-rey-derby-della-madonnina-loomsFri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The Ghana Premier League heads into a crucial Matchweek 25. Arsenal take control of the Premier League heading into the FA Cup break. Ghana forward Inaki Williams left heartbroken after Copa del Rey exit. The La Liga title race continues this weekend. And Italy prepares for the blockbuster Derby della Madonnina in Serie A.

]]>182https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/arsenal-lead-epl-title-race-gpl-matchweek-25-heats-up-inaki-williams-out-of-copa-del-rey-derby-della-madonnina-looms121full112WAFCON 2026 Decision Looms, Rose Yeboah Strikes Gold, EPL Title Race Intensifieshttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/wafcon-2026-decision-looms-rose-yeboah-strikes-gold-epl-title-race-intensifiesWed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is set to announce its final decision on the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations within the next 48 hours.

Ghana’s Rose Yeboah has claimed her first Big Ten Indoor Championships gold medal.

Meanwhile, attention shifts to England where midweek fixtures in the Premier League promise high-stakes action, as the title race tightens and contenders battle for crucial points.

]]>128https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/wafcon-2026-decision-looms-rose-yeboah-strikes-gold-epl-title-race-intensifies111full111Weekend Updates: Tensions calm as Black Queens camp in UAE amid Middle East tensions, La Liga Roundup & Morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/weekend-updates-tensions-calm-as-black-queens-camp-in-uae-amid-middle-east-tensions-la-liga-roundup-and-moreMon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Ghana Football Association urges calm as Black Queens camp in UAE amid Middle East tensions, Bibiani Gold Stars beat Hearts of Oak to move one point behind Medeama, Arsenal edge Chelsea in tense London derby & La Liga Roundup.

]]>177https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/weekend-updates-tensions-calm-as-black-queens-camp-in-uae-amid-middle-east-tensions-la-liga-roundup-and-more101full110Gov’t Budgets $13.7m for 2026 World Cup; UCL R16 Set, Title Races Heat Up & Morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/govt-budgets-137m-for-2026-world-cup-ucl-r16-set-title-races-heat-up-and-moreFri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Government budgets $13.7m for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign, European leagues head into crunch weekend, Champions League last 16 draw confirmed And the Ghana Premier League promises more drama in title pursuit.

]]>222https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/govt-budgets-137m-for-2026-world-cup-ucl-r16-set-title-races-heat-up-and-more91full19Sports Update: Hakimi Speaks as Case Heads to French Court, Celta Sign Bernard Sarpong from Kotoko, UCL Play-Offs Continue Tonighttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/sports-update-hakimi-speaks-as-case-heads-to-french-court-celta-sign-bernard-sarpong-from-kotoko-ucl-play-offs-continue-tonightWed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000Hakimi breaks silence as rape allegation case heads to French criminal court, Celta Vigo complete permanent signing of Ghanaian youngster Bernard Sarpong from Asante Kotoko, John Paintsil describes CAF License A course as a major step in his coaching development and UEFA Champions League play-off continues tonight.

]]>169https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/sports-update-hakimi-speaks-as-case-heads-to-french-court-celta-sign-bernard-sarpong-from-kotoko-ucl-play-offs-continue-tonight81full18Weekend Wrap of Local and International matches https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/weekend-wrap-of-local-and-international-matchesMon, 23 Feb 2026 17:42:36 +0000Kotoko Back to Winning Ways, Hearts Held by Berekum Chelsea, Western Derby Ends Draw, Arsenal Thrash Spurs as EPL Race Tightens, Barca Go Top, Inter Open 10-Point Lead

]]>144https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/weekend-wrap-of-local-and-international-matches71full17Okraku Flags Black Stars Injury Worries, Sports Minister Pledges Salary to Fund & Morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/okraku-flags-black-stars-injury-worries-sports-minister-pledges-salary-to-fund-and-moreFri, 20 Feb 2026 18:02:13 +0000GFA President Kurt Okraku raises concern over rising injuries in the Black Stars squad, Sports Minister pledges two months’ salary to the Ghana Sports Fund, GPL title race intensifies as Medeama and Samartex clash in a Western Region derby, while Hearts chase back-to-back wins, European leagues head into a decisive run-in

]]>175https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/okraku-flags-black-stars-injury-worries-sports-minister-pledges-salary-to-fund-and-more61full16Vinicius racism controversy, Champions League continues tonight and Black Stars to face Mexico ahead of 2026 World Cuphttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/vinicius-racism-controversy-champions-league-continues-tonight-and-black-stars-to-face-mexico-ahead-of-2026-world-cupWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:49:52 +0000Vinicius racism controversy overshadows Real Madrid win as Champions League play-offs produce goals across Europe, Newcastle, Inter Milan and Atletico in action as Champions League continues and the Black Stars of Ghana to face Mexico in May friendly ahead of 2026 World Cup.

]]>132https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/vinicius-racism-controversy-champions-league-continues-tonight-and-black-stars-to-face-mexico-ahead-of-2026-world-cup51full15Hearts of Oak defeat Asante Kotoko in Super Clash,Premier League giants advance in FA Cup fourth round & Morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/hearts-of-oak-defeat-asante-kotoko-in-super-clash-premier-league-giants-advance-in-fa-cup-fourth-round-and-moreMon, 16 Feb 2026 17:20:16 +0000Hearts of Oak produced a resilient display at the Baba Yara Stadium to beat rivals Asante Kotoko by a lone goal in a fiercely contested Super Clash. Meanwhile, Premier League giants advance to the FA Cup fifth round.

]]>142https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/hearts-of-oak-defeat-asante-kotoko-in-super-clash-premier-league-giants-advance-in-fa-cup-fourth-round-and-more4full4 Asante Kotoko vs Hearts of Oak Super Clash, Arsenal slip, Atletico thrash Barcelona & morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/asante-kotoko-vs-hearts-of-oak-super-clash-arsenal-slip-atletico-thrash-barcelona-and-moreFri, 13 Feb 2026 16:42:13 +0000This edition of Sports Beat previews the Kotoko-Hearts Super Clash in Kumasi, Arsenal’s Premier League setback and FA Cup focus, Atletico Madrid’s 4-0 win over Barcelona, and key Serie A fixtures.

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]]>113https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/asante-kotoko-vs-hearts-of-oak-super-clash-arsenal-slip-atletico-thrash-barcelona-and-more3full3Kotoko shake-up: Prince Owusu Yaw defends players, Amoah eyes Black Stars call-up, Fatawu scores in Leicester defeat & morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/kotoko-shake-up-prince-owusu-yaw-defends-players-amoah-eyes-black-stars-call-up-fatawu-scores-in-leicester-defeat-and-moreWed, 11 Feb 2026 16:56:15 +0000Prince Owusu Yaw backs Asante Kotoko players after Karim Zito’s exit, Albert Amoah opens up on his Black Stars ambition, and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku finds the net again despite Leicester City’s dramatic Championship defeat.

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]]>114https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/kotoko-shake-up-prince-owusu-yaw-defends-players-amoah-eyes-black-stars-call-up-fatawu-scores-in-leicester-defeat-and-more2full2Man City boost title hopes with comeback victory, Karim Zito’s Kotoko future in doubt after FA Cup exit & morehttps://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/man-city-boost-title-hopes-with-comeback-victory-karim-zitos-kotoko-future-in-doubt-after-fa-cup-exit-and-moreMon, 09 Feb 2026 18:19:36 +0000Manchester City revive their title ambitions with a crucial comeback win against Liverpool, uncertainty grows over Karim Zito’s future at Asante Kotoko following the club’s FA Cup elimination and mounting pressure on management.

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]]>91https://podcasts.mg.com.gh/@sports_beat/episodes/man-city-boost-title-hopes-with-comeback-victory-karim-zitos-kotoko-future-in-doubt-after-fa-cup-exit-and-more1full1