Four Ghanaian coaches Godwin Attram, Winfred Dormon, Fatawu Salifu and Abdulai Gazale departed this morning for Wales to participate in the UEFA B Licence Coaching Course organised by the Football Association of Wales (FAW).

The programme forms part of an ongoing technical collaboration between the GFA and FAW, aimed at strengthening coach education, knowledge exchange and long-term football development.

Source GFA

The Women’s Commission of the Ghana Olympic Committee has met for the first time to discuss and work on the Committee's 2025---2029 Strategic plan.

As Women leaders  in Sports their objective   is to promote gender equity  and  inclusivity  to ensure  sustainable  sports  development  and effective  governance.

The members include Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Chairperson), Mrs. Joyce Mahama, Madam Elizabeth King, Helena Williams, Christiana Ashley, Delphina Quaye, Rafatu Inusah, Phillipina Frimpong, Vivian Dougblor and Cathrine Tukpe.

They considered setting up a quotation system for women's representation at all levels as well as building capacity of women  at all levels with the  knowledge  and requisite skills  to be effective.

In an exclusive chat with Madam Joyce Mahama, President of WOSPAG, she expressed that "Empowering women  in Sports  is very  important to us  and also we want equality in remuneration when athletes go out to perform for the nation and win glory.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ebenezer Ankrah of the Black Panthers Gym showed his class as a future champion with an astonishing performance at the National Individual Amateur Boxing Championship held on Friday and Saturday at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Trust Sports Emporium

The Labone SHS student told Ypurs Truly he was ahead of his colleagues due to a few exposure and experience gained fighting on the international front.

The former Black Rocket also gave credit to his trainer, Ebenezer Adjei aka Killer for his encouragement and technical skills which has improved tremendously.

Ebenezer Ankrah was one of the best boxers and his bout again Francis Quartey was exciting as it made boxing fans cheer and had much fan.

At the time of going to press three members of the Black Panthers club have qualified for the final. including Ibrahim Doku who also displayed wonderfully.

Sensational Samuel Plange lost to a controversial verdict in his semi final match against Owoo which his trainers said they would protest

The second day of the Championship was a thriller as boxers fought well to the admiration of fans who had come from different places to watch h the event.

Sea View Boxing Club headed by Coach Zico also had some of his boxers making it to the final which has been scheduled to the end of February.

Wisdom Boxing Club presented the most boxers, 17 and head trainer Dr. Ofori Asare said he wants to give everyone the opportunity to shine and discover his way to stardom.

Some of his boxers also forced their way to the finals, like Abdul Wahid Omar who represented Ghana at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil and holds two Commonwealth Games medals.

Amadu Mohammed of Sea View who won SWAG Boxer of the Year in 2024 also had an easy ride to the finals.

However it was a different story for boxers coming from other parts of the nation like the Northerers who lost because of lack of technique and exposure.

Former President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), Mr. George Lamptey who is an International Technical Official in an interview said there should be competitions in other regions to give the boxers experience so that they can shine on the big stage.

Current President of the GBF, Dauda Fuseni congratulated all the boxers who participated and disclosed that the best losers would be selected as part of the new team building process and they would be prepared for international assignments.

Ghana is preparing for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar and the 2028 LA Olympic Games.

Some foreign guests who watched the Championship commended the GBF and said Ghana has very good boxers.

They hailed the trainers who have been able to groom the boxers to become national stars.

The grand finals of the 2026 Ghana Boxing Federation Individual Championship has been fixed for February ending at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sensational Samuel Plange of Jamestown Boxing Club who is destined for greatness lived up to expectations when he performed to the admiration of boxing fans at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Trust Sports Emporium on Friday, January 30.

The pupil of Prince De Henry Educational Complex was just a delight and marvelous to watch as he out punched and out paced his bigger opponents.

He kept the fans chanting and singing to make the charged atmosphere at the Ga Mashie Hall even more entertaining and fans did not want to go home.

Other winners on day one were Black Panthers Mathias Ashitey, 2016 Olympian Wahid Omar of Wisdom, George Dowuona of Will Power, Desmond Pappoe of Jamestown Pappoe and Ebenezer Ankrah of Black Panthers. Sea View Gym also had some splendid performers.

It was a different story for some of the novices and boxers from outside Accra as they were paired against experienced boxers and had no answers to their skill, stamina and power.

Present were former world champion Professor Azumah Nelson, former acting president of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Roger Barnor and executives of the Ghana Boxing Federation.

The bouts held on the first day at the 2026 Individual Championships were very exciting and the Ghana Boxing Federation has been commended for the great organisation.

According to the President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) Dauda Fuseni, the prelims and other rounds are taking place now, (Friday and Saturday) however the semi finals and finals would be held by the end of February to pick the best boxers to represent Ghana at the qualifiers for the 2026 Youth Olympics and Commonwealth Games as well as 2028 Olympic Games scheduled for Los Angeles.

Nii Gonti Adjor 1 aka Nii Adama Addy who is Vice President of the GBF was also impressed with the performances and congratulated the participants.

“We promised to take Amateur Boxing to a different level, and this is the beginning, we are going to do this twice a year to keep the boxers in condition and hope to attract sponsors, because boxing is our number one sport and we need to do it well” he expressed.

It was a great boxing experience on day one as saw boxing many talents were hatched, however today Saturday January 31 is when the men would be separated from the boy. All roads lead to the Ga Mashie Hall.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ga Mashie Development Agency (GAMADA) which has been mandated by the Accra Metropolitan Authority (AMA) to discover and develop talent at Ga Mashie have expressed interest to support the Federation and related organisations like the Coaches Association and other partners.

Executive Director, Dr. Alfred Dodoo and his board met with the Ghana Boxing Federation and sister of Ghana Ambassador to South Korea, Ms. Christiana Choi who has promised to support Ghana Boxing.

Present at the meeting were Mr. Lee who is a Korean interested in Ghana Boxing, Vice President Nii Gonti Adjor 1 aka Nii Adama Addy. Mr. Solomon Otoo Lartey the Second Vice President, Executive Member Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare, Treasurer Mustapha Nettey, Secretary of GBF Emilia Coach and Dr. Ofori Asare. Dauda Fuseni said the meeting is unprecedented, historic and special as boxers from all over Ghana come together. He noted that the branding, transparency and regional integration agenda has started. "The public must know what we do, giving opportunities to everyone, boxers and coaches," he said. He advised boxers not to be swollen-headed and too sure, but to prepare well against complacent.

He welcomed more competitions around the regions to promote the rebranding agenda. He announced that the preliminary round of the championship is from Friday 30th January and final at a later date by the end of February. He urged boxers to present a good show to make the event attractive. "Due to poor packaging amateur boxing lacks corporate support" he said.

The 2026 Amateur Boxing Championship is sponsored by Twellium Industries, Freight Consult, Base Pharmaceuticals, Promasidor, Madar Soap, Guinness Ghana and others. The media partners are Omashi Media, Joy Sports, Boxing Ghana, Ibox360 and Ghana Boxing News.

He assured that the GBF is taking health, medical and safety matters seriously and taking all precautions to give a good show. "We are changing the narrative," he said. The GBF President expressed that boxing has done much and achieved most among all sports disciplines.

Dr. Alfred Dodoo, of GAMADA said Boxing is the heritage of the Ga people and will come out with partners to support Ghana Boxing like the Chinese community and other diaspora people who want to contribute. Ms Christiana Choi, model of a brand in China said she wishes to support and take Ghana Boxing to a higher level. Mr. Lee from Korea expressed interest in cultural exchange. Ms Choi said she wants to take Ghana Sports, especially boxing to greater heights. Mr. Lee said the massive talent in Ga Mashie must be polished and exported to rake in revenue and happiness among the people.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

President of the Ghana Boxing Federation Dauda Fuseni has assured boxing fans of fair officiating and maximum security at the upcoming 2026 National Individual Boxing Championship coming up at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Bukom Boxing Arena aka Trust Sports Emporium.

The GBF on Thursday January 29 held a stakeholders engagement, balloting and press briefing at The Gym in Accra to make known their preparations and plans ahead of the Championship.

Dauda Fuseni said this is a new era and new administration and "we want to see new things".

He said the new GBF will be transparent and offer chances to boxers to showcase their talent and urged the regions to elect new leadership as there would be intensive involvement of the regions in the regional integration plan.

He advised boxers to dress decent to the event and show discipline.

Experienced Coach Dr. Ofori Asare advised that Ghana Boxing needs to be clean to be attractive and urged stakeholders to be committed and prepared to show up.

He expressed that sports is not always about winning, so who may not win but show great potential would be selected

He prayed that every stakeholder is going to contribute effectively to the Championship.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

As you celebrate your Emerald Anniversary, (55years) we , your Disabled friends,  who you made them rejoice remarkably with a sense of hope and belonginess,  extend to you , their heartfelt best wishes.

Truly, with your awesome ingenuity,  benevolence, love to humanity,  you made us to fell , unassumingly the real inclusivity, at moment, which needs much to desire .

In you will find hope and solace , which is now written on the tablets of our esteemed hearts,  because you resonate the magnanimity,  one's aspires in life.

May the God Almighty,  give you strength and immeasurable grace and mercy in your life with prosperity.

Your true  yoke fellow

Francis Adjetey Sowah

Executive Director (DCFI)

Immediate Past President of Amputee Football Federation of Africa

Founding Father / Patron , Association of Sports for the Disabled (ASFOD)        

The National Boxing Team of Ghana, the new Black Bombers will be selected after the upcoming Individual championship which starts at the Bukom Boxing Arena from Thursday January 29 to February 1, 2026.

Since the 2023 African Games which was held in 2024 in Accra, the Black Bombers was dissolved as the boxers decided to turn professional following their successful campaign with marvelous performance.Team Ghana swept most of the medals in boxing at Accra 2023.

So after the era of Abu Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Jonathan 'Worldwide' Tetteh, Seth Gyimah aka Freezy Macbones, Henry Malm, Joseph 'Jaguar ' Commey, Samuel 'Ring Warrior' Takyi, Theophilus Allotey and Abraham Mensah, there is the urgent need to select and build a new team.

As the next Commonwealth Games scheduled for July - August 2026 approach, the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) led by Dauda Fuseni has already laid plans and strategies for a new team and how to manage to camp them, organise training programmes and media exposure for the new Bombers.

It would be fireworks at the Ga Mashie Hall of the Trust Sports Emporium as the future amateur stars and champions showcase themselves.

Reports say boxers are coming from all over Ghana, north. south, east and west to justify their inclusion.

The numerous boxing clubs in Chorkor, Bukom and Jamestown are also presenting boxers.

Amadu Mohammed of Sea View Boxing Club is one of the stars to look out for. as well as Desmond Pappoe, Mathias Ashitey, George Dowuona and others from Wisdom Boxing Club, The Gym, Akotoku Academy, Attoh Quarshie Boxing Club, Seconds Out Gym, Black Panthers Gym, Bronx Boxing Club, Bukom Boxing Gym, Sonia Gym, Will Power Boxing Gym, Discipline Boxing Gym Chorkor Champs Gym and Northern Boxing Club based at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium at Tamale.

The coaches and trainers have expressed their readiness to abide by the medical and safety protocols plus fair play at all levels.

Boxing fans are also advised to comport themselves at the hall.

There a few sponsors who have promised to reward the most outstanding boxers and coaches.

All roads lead to the Bukom Boxing Arena for amateur boxing action. You can't miss the punches, sweat and fun.

Most especially let's encourage the new Black Bombers.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Defending MTN FA Cup champions, Asante Kotoko, will clash with Premier League gaints, Aduana FC, in an interesting Round of 16 duel between February 6 and 9, 2026.

Kotoko also called the Porcupine Warriors are tryinh very hard to equal the record of Accra Hearts of Oak when it comes to the FA Cup history and glory. They are looking for their 10th FA Cup title, while the draw is an opportunity for Aduana to win the FA Cup for the first time.

The Round of 16 is expected to be full of action and surprises as the teams play for spots in the quarterfinals and get close to the cup.

Medeama SC, the Ghana Premier League leaders, will face FC Samartex 1996 in an all-Premiership fixture.

Samartex, winners of the 2022/23 Premier League title, will be aiming to eliminate two-time FA Cup winners Medeama, champions in 2013 and 2015, as they seek to add the FA Cup to their honours.

Dreams FC who won the FA Cup in 2023 take on Inter Allies, runners-up in 2014. Dreams FC did not start the Premier League campaign on a good note and would want to take the FA Cup as a consolation as they are now a force in Ghana Football after performing well in Africa,

True Life FC, the only Division Two side in the competition will meet Kpando Heart of Lions..

Godwin Attram’s Attram De Visser are drawn against Eleven Wonders, while Techiman Liberty Youth and Real Tamale United will decide who gets the slot to move on.

Nations FC and Swedru All Blacks will also entertain football fans, while, Berekum Chelsea will be tested by Tamale City.

The MTN FA Cuo is a competition that does not favour the favourite as anything can happen,

As usual title sponsors MTN has packages for the teams, players and fans,

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The boxing communities in Ghana especially Bukom, James Town and its environs have seen lots of children struggle to get education because of numerous challenges including funding and support.

Mubarak Yusif Nanor after working hand-in-hand with Legacy Rise and Sports Promotion to host Darren Jason Watkins Jr. aka iShowSpeed at the Bukom Square has promised to bring something worth it to the people in the community aside boxing.

In an exclusive interview with the international boxing matchmaker and promoter he made a couple of revelations that is worth reporting.

Mr. Nanor will be celebrating his birthday on the 22nd February and as part of his celebrations, he will be taking a tour to many of the boxing gyms in Accra, Ghana to give back to the society. He will be selecting ten (10) children from his tour to give them support regarding education.

Mr. Mubarak Yusif Nanor is doubles as the Ambassadors of Prince De Henry Educational Complex, an institution known for excellence and dedication. The selected individuals will be enrolled at Prince De Henry Educational Complex once selected and giving the best when it comes to education.

The school holds a track record with a 100% pass rate and continue to give children in the community the best and ensure they are capable to meet the demands of both education and the art of boxing.

Prince De Henry Educational Complex has produced exceptional students who equal as boxing national and world champions who have periodically visited to motivate the current boxers enrolled with the importance of ensuring they enrich their education especially at Prince De Henry Educational Complex.

“I want to visit many of the boxing gyms Accra from the first or second week of February to select ten (10) children who are training as boxers but finding it difficult to get formal education.

I have been thinking about a way of giving back to the society and its not always bring the fans good boxing but also ensuring that the children learning the boxing trade get the fundamentals of education.

This is the beginning and that is why I am choosing ten (10) children, in the future I might add more.

I will be giving these selected children an educational scholarship that will include their school fees, feeding, stationery, uniforms and more. The only thing I will require from the parents of the selected is for the to plan how the children will journey to school.

Some parents are very willing to put their children in school but face the same challenge of funding and I believe this will ease that burden while ensuring safety of the children in the society.

The selection will be merit based and not just a wild goose chase. Some boxing coached have candidates who they believe need this assistant and I will sure consider that because I wouldn’t want to make the mistake of selecting someone who isn’t willing.” said Mr. Nanor

This is very commendable and we look forward to bringing you every update on this development with hopes that many join in this action.

He ended by assuring those to be selected that placement in the school is already secured and that his willingness to ensure growth in the society through education and boxing starts with Prince De Henry Educational Complex.

Source GLITZ SPORTS XPRESS