A lot can happen in one year. The sports world moves quickly, and it can be easy to lose track of the biggest stories as time goes on.
From CK Akonnor losing his job as the Black Stars coach to Samuel Takyi winning Ghana's first Olympics medal, Samuel Eto'o being elected President of Cameroon Football Federation, Black Meteors winning U-20 AFCON and Tyson Fury stopping Deontay Wilder again
Primes News covered all this story and below we take a look back at the top stories that made the headlines in Sports in 2021.
Ghana Football: Government lifts ban on spectators at venues
The Government of Ghana has announced the return of spectators to the various football centres across the country.
The Ghana Premier League has been played for seven weeks by clubs without fans as part of the Government's measure to control the spread of the novel Coronavirus.
A letter signed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah stated that all stadiums will be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) capacity.
Nyantakyi admitted wrongdoing during FIFA ban appeal
Following his appeal, Cas reduced Nyantakyi's lifetime Fifa ban from football to 15 years while also lowering his fine of $500,000 to $100,000.
Despite having previously denied any wrongdoing, the former Fifa Council member and vice-president of the Confederation of African Football confessed to having broken rules relating to conflict of interest, bribery and corruption, and commission.
WAFU U-17 Cup: Ghana crashes out of tournament after loss to Cote d'Ivoire
The Starlets of Ghana on Tuesday crashed out of the ongoing WAFU U-17 Cup of Nations after a painful 3-1 loss to Cote d'Ivoire at the Stade de Kugue in Togo.
Ghana needed just a point to advance to the semi finals of the competition but the performance was met by profligacy in front of goal and some controversial referee decisions.
Trophee des Champions: Mauricio Pochettino wins first trophy of managerial career after PSG beat Marseille
It was only the former Spurs manager's third game in charge of PSG after being appointed earlier this month.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes all-time top goalscorer in history
The Juventus forward has continued to defy his years since arriving from Real Madrid for around £100m in 2018 - and his strike against Napoli in the Italian Super Cup on Wednesday has now moved him top of the all-time scoring charts.
Issa Hayatou decorated Honorary CAF President
Acting CAF President Constant Omari presented a plaque and symbolic official CAF match ball to the iconic leader in the presence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the star-studded event.
Members of the CAF Executive Committee, several FA Presidents and Cameroon Government officials were also in attendance when the longest-serving leader in CAF history was festooned.
Ahmad Ahmad reinstated as CAF President after CAS ruling
Ahmad was banned by FIFA in November for five years after football's world governing body found him to have breached several of its ethics codes.
The Malagasy - who will now resume his role as a FIFA vice-president - appealed his decision at CAS, which issued a preliminary ruling on Friday.
Kotoko part ways with Sulley Muniru after 3 months
Kumasi Asante Kotoko have parted ways with former CFR Cluj and Yeni Malatyaspor midfielder Sulley Muniru.
Muniru, 28, is the younger brother of former Inter Milan and A.C. Milan player Sulley Muntari.
Kudjoe Fianoo retains seat as GHALCA chairman
Kudjoe Fianoo has been voted the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), chairman for the second time.
The former AshantiGold CEO and current management member of Great Olympics have been given the nod to lead GHALCA again following today's poll.
Fianoo, the incumbent garnered 71 votes against his rival Isaac Konnson who pulled 42 votes.
Ahmad Ahmad restored as presidential candidate by Caf
The decision to re-admit Ahmad as a candidate comes after his five-year ban from football by Fifa was temporarily suspended by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on 29 January.
Although he has been cleared by Caf's Governance Committee, the Malagasy needs Fifa to overturn its previous decision to rule him out of the elections if he is to make the ballot on 12 March.
Asamoah Gyan's Baby Jet Promotions terminate contract with Emmanuel 'Game Boy' Tagoe
In a letter sighted by this portal, we can confirm the almost 3 years working relationship between the two parties have come to an end.
Tagoe, 32, signed a managerial and promotional deal with the boxing syndicate in October 2018 which was due to expire in November this year.
Hearts of Oak announce parting company with head coach Kosta Papic, goalkeeper's trainer Ben Owu
The former Chippa United manager, Papic was appointed in November 2020 for a second stint with the club having coached the Phobians in 2009.
He replaced Edward Nii Odoom after just two matches into the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.
Video: Richard Commey knocks out Jackson Marinez in Round 6
The Ghanaian boxer who last fought, in December 2019 when he lost his title to Teofimo Lopez was a wounded lion against Marinez in at the MGM Grand Arena.
Medeama releases statement on Samuel Boadu's resignation as head coach
Boadu on February 24 resigned from his position as the head coach of the Mauve and Yellow after being with the club since 2017.
Everton beat Liverpool at Anfield for first time since 1999
Richarlison opened the scoring in the third minute when he was played in on goal by James Rodriguez - the Brazilian driving a low finish across Alisson.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka beats Jennifer Brady in women's final
Osaka, 23, is unbeaten in major finals after a 6-4 6-3 win in Melbourne.
Osaka edged the first set when Brady, in her first Grand Slam final, paid for some glaring errors in the final game.
You gave us the perfect independence day gift - Sports Minister to Black Satellites
The Black Satellites gifted the country a huge birthday gift by winning their 4th AFCON title in the just-ended tournament held in Mauritania.
Speaking to the Satellites who arrived in Ghana on March 7, Mustapha Ussif thanked the team for winning the trophy as the perfect independence day gift and urged the team to thrive for more success in the future.
Joan Laporta elected Barcelona president for a second time
Joan Laporta has been named as Barcelona president for a second time after winning the club's election.
Laporta, whose central pledge was to keep Lionel Messi at the club, won more than 54% of the vote.
Photos: Triumphant Black Satellites return home to heroic welcome
Ghana beat Uganda 2-0 in the final on Saturday to win a record fourth African U-20 title.
Akufo-Addo congratulates Black Satellites
The National U-20 football team, the Black Satellites, gifted the country a huge birthday gift by winning their 4th AFCON title in the just-ended tournament held in Mauritania.
Penalties galore as Kotoko and Hearts of Oak share spoils in Super Clash
Despite both sides creating numerous chances they failed to find the back of the net as the game ended 0-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
AS Roma announce signing of Ghanaian youngster Felix Afena-Gyan
The 18-year-old has been signed from the lower-tier side EurAfrica Football Club in Accra.
Ebusua Dwarfs unveil Japanese striker Jindo Morishita
Ghana Premier League side Ebusua Dwarfs have unveiled their latest signing Jindo Morishita.
The Cape Coast side on Saturday morning outdoored their latest acquisition having announced his signing on March 10, 2021.
South Africa's Patrice Motsepe appointed CAF President
Motsepe, who is the owner of South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, was elected unopposed to replace outgoing Ahmad Ahmad, whose three-year reign promised much but was ultimately mottled by accusations of nepotism, corruption and embezzlement.
2020/21: Know who your club signed in the second transfer window
The second transfer window for Premier, Division One and Women's Premier League has been shut.
The window which opened on Tuesday, February 16, gave clubs the opportunity to register players for the second round of the season was closed at 11:59 pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
AFCON 2021Q: Sports Minister Ussif makes humble plea to Black Stars despite booking qualification
Ghana on Thursday qualified for her 9th straight AFCON since 2006 after holding South Africa to a 1-1 draw at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in the fifth round of the AFCON 2021 qualifiers.
El Clasico: Real Madrid beat Barcelona to go top of La Liga
Just two points divided the two rivals before kick off with Atletic's recent stuttering form allowing Barca and Real Madrid to make up ground, but it was the former who gave their championship chances a serious boost.
GBA bans Richard Commey for 2 years
This comes after disparaging remarks Commey made against the GBA Executives in an interview with Kpanlogo Mashi TV in the United States of America.
The Bukom native boxer has however rendered an apology, but his apology couldn't entirely prevent sanctions from coming his way.
FIFA approves Ghana Football Association VAR project team
The decision was announced during a meeting held on Monday, April 12, 2021 on modalities for the implementation of VAR in Ghana. In the meeting, the FIFA Technical Team approved a project team for Ghana, which is the second key step in the implementation process of the FIFA approved VAR.
European Super League created to 'save football' - Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Real are one of the 12 European clubs who have signed up to the breakaway league and intend to establish a new midweek competition.
Perez said the move had been made because young people are "no longer interested in football" because of "a lot of poor quality games".
Tottenham sack Jose Mourinho
Spurs have decided to dispense with Mourinho after just over a season and a half in charge. Tottenham are in seventh in the Premier League and at risk of missing out on a place in the top four.
$25 million budget for all national teams, not only Black Stars - Sports Minister clarifies
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has clarified that the $25 million the ministry is seeking from government and corporate Ghana will be used to cater for all national team assignments for the next two years, and not just the Black Stars.
Kobe Bryant formally inducted into Hall of Fame
The five-time NBA champion died, aged 41, in a helicopter crash in January 2020 alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
He was presented at the ceremony in Connecticut by NBA great Michael Jordan and his widow, Vanessa, accepted his induction on his behalf.
Know the African players to have won the Champions League since 1992
The curtains were brought down on the 2020/21 edition of the UEFA Champions League on Saturday.
As it is on many occasions, an African was part of the team that triumph on May 29 in Porto. Yesterday's match consisted of 3 African players from the two sides.
Revenge mission 'ato nsuom': Japan annihilate Black Meteors 10-0 on aggregate
The team on Saturday suffered a 6-0 humiliating defeat in the first game at the Fukkuoka Stadium and were on a mission to redeem their image in today's encounter.
Photos: Callum Hudson-Odoi pays courtesy call on Akufo-Addo
He presented the President with a signed Chelsea jersey with his favourite number 20 at the back.
One of the topics which came up for discussion was a nationality switch.
Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce becomes second-fastest woman of all time
The 34-year-old, who also won world gold at Doha 2019, streaked clear to win a national trials warm-up event in Kingston.
Only American legend Florence Griffith-Joyner has run faster.
Highlights: How Isaac Dogboe beat Adam Lopez by majority decision
Former WBO Super Bantamweight champion Isaac 'Royal Storm' Dogboe saw off a late rally by Adam Lopez to claim a ten-round majority decision win Saturday evening in Las Vegas.
Judge Dave Moretti had the action even at 95-95, overruled by judges Chris Migliore (97-93) and Don Trella (96-94) who ruled in favor of Dogboe in a spirited featherweight battle.
Super Clash: Hearts of Oak silence Kotoko in Accra to keep title hopes alive
Photos: Shaka Zulu wins TV3 Ghana's Strongest for third time
Not only did Shaka Zulu walked away with a car but a cash prize of GHC10,000 and will be in South Africa to participate in the prestigious Arnold Classics Africa.
Video: I'm not doing drugs - Ike Quartey insists
Former World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight titlist, Ike Bazooka Quartey has played down reports that he is a drug addict.
This comes on the back of a viral picture where the looks of the former champions have changed.
Italy crowned Euro 2020 champions after shootout win over England
'It's finally home': Hearts of Oak wins first Ghana Premier League title after 12years, gets GH¢250K
Copa America: Messi breaks drought, win first major title with Argentina as Brazil beaten in final
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew joins Qatari side Al Sadd
The midfielder who left Swansea this summer is expected to complete his move after a medical on Thursday, July 22.
GFA bars AshantiGold, Inter Allies players from travelling abroad over match-fixing allegation
This comes after the alleged match-fixing between AshantiGold and Inter Allies in the Ghana Premier League matchday 34 fixture last Saturday.
Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first NBA title for 50 years
The Bucks' 4-2 series win was sealed in front of a 17,000 crowd as 65,000 celebrated outside the Fiserv Forum.
Tokyo 2020: Ghana qualifies for men's 4x100 relay final (video)
Samuel Takyi secures Ghana's first Olympic medal since 1992
Takyi won his featherweight quarter-final 3-2 on points over Colombia's Ceiber David Segura to guarantee himself at least a bronze medal in Tokyo.
Tokyo 2020: Ghana disqualified in men's 4x100 relay final
They finished seventh in the blistering race but were disqualified because the team's last baton exchange happened outside the changeover zone.
Barcelona confirms Lionel Messi departure
Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract at Barcelona, the club has confirmed.
Video: PSG announce Lionel Messi signing on two-year deal
AFCON 2021: Black Stars drawn in Group C with Morocco, check out full draw
The 33rd edition of the tournament draw took place at the Yaounde Conference Centre in Cameroon.
The Black Stars will battle Morocco, Comoros and Gabon in Group C of the AFCON 2021.
'From landguard to landlord!' - Hearts of Oak announce Gladson Awako signing
Awako has signed a two-year contract with the Phobian club.
Ghana will host best ever African Games in 2023 - Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says Ghana will host the best African Games in 2023.
The President made this statement at the sod-cutting ceremony of a 50,000 capacity Olympic Stadium at Borteyman which will be one of the facilities to host the African Games in two years' time.
'He's back' - Manchester United announce Ronaldo signing on two-year deal
It's the homecoming Manchester United fans have been waiting 12 years for.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Old Trafford return has finally been confirmed, with the Portugal star completing his dramatic move from Juventus and becoming a United player for the second time in his career.
Breaking: Black Stars coach C.K Akonnor sacked
The Ghana Football Association has parted ways with Black Stars coach C.K. Akonnor and his two assistants.
Official: Milovan Rajevac returns for second stint as Black Stars coach
Serbian tactician Milovan Rajevac has been named as the new coach of the Black Stars on a two-year deal on a $30,000 monthly salary.
The Serbian takes over from CK Akonnor who was sacked on September 14 after a string of poor performances.
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has announced his retirement from the sport to focus on his political career.
Video: Tyson Fury stops Deontay Wilder to retain title in sensational fight
Twenty months since Fury dethroned the American, the 33-year-old had to show all his resolve and resilience to extend his undefeated professional record to 32 fights after twice being floored in the fourth round.
France stage comeback against Spain to win Nations League
Video: Canelo Alvarez knocks Caleb Plant to become first-ever undisputed super middleweight champion
Alvarez battered Plant, dropped him twice early in the 11th round and stopped the previously unbeaten Plant to become boxing’s first fully unified super middleweight champion in the sport’s four-belt era.
FIFA Prez Gianni Infantino wants AFCON played in September, November
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested that the AFCON should be played between September and November as part of any revised international match schedule.
Football's world governing body is proposing an overhaul of international football, including the World Cup being played every two years rather than four.
UCL: PSG face Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid land Manchester United in new last 16 draw
The draw which took place at UEFA's headquarters saw the eight group winners and eight runners-up from the group stages thought they had discovered their fate for the first phase of the knockout stages following the completion of the group stages last week.
Video: Vasiliy Lomachenko beats Richard Commey by unanimous decision
Lomachenko knocked Commey to the canvas in the seventh round, landed the harder shots with more consistency and beat the former IBF lightweight champion by unanimous decision in the main event of a 10-fight card at Madison Square Garden.
All three judges – Eric Marlinski (119-108), Tony Paolillo (117-110) and Tom Schreck (119-108) – scored Lomachenko the winner of their 12-round lightweight bout.
Samuel Eto'o elected President of Cameroon Football Federation
Former international Samuel Eto'o will run Cameroonian football for the next four years after being elected head of the country's FA on Saturday.
The four-time African Footballer of the Year defeated rival Seidou Mbombo Njoya, the fourth vice-president at the Confederation of African Football.
Hasaacas Ladies wins maiden First Lady's Cup, makes it historic 5th title in a calendar year
Hasaacas Ladies emerged victorious 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after a pulsating 90 minutes of action.