The Organisers of the 2025 President’s Cup, GHALCA paid a courtesy visit to the Commercial Centre of Accra Hearts of Oak as part of activities ahead of the prestigious fixture against arch-rivals Asante Kotoko.

During the visit, the Planning Committee officially presented the specially designed matchday jersey to the club. The jersey, proudly designed in the club’s traditional red, yellow, and blue colours, was handed over by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. John Ansah.

It was received on behalf of the club by the Managing Director, Dr. Delali Anku - Adiamah.

The jersey was designed and printed by Kwab Asamoah of Kustomlooks Clothing, GH.

This year’s President’s Cup, scheduled for Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, comes with a refreshing twist. The theme for this year’s edition focuses on environmental sustainability.

As part of this initiative, GreenFutbol, in partnership with GHALCA and other key stakeholders, has made arrangements for an electric bus to transport both teams from their camping points to the match venue — a symbolic gesture to promote clean energy and climate consciousness in football.

Dr. Delali Adiamah expressed gratitude to the organisers and the jersey manufacturer:

“We thank the organisers, GHALCA and Mr. Asamoah, for their gesture, and I use this opportunity to call on all Phobians, far and near, to show up on 6th July and be the 12th player. Let’s come together to support Hearts and help lift Ghana football as these two great clubs do their part on the day on the pitch. The jersey is beautiful and well thought through. This is very traditional.”

The President’s Cup continues to honour the sitting President of Ghana while promoting unity, sportsmanship, and environmental responsibility — with Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko ready to write another exciting chapter in their legendary rivalry books.

Source GHALCA

Bernard Abbey aka 'Kenya' will be back in the ring at the Bukom Boxing Arena on August 23 when he takes on Nigerian based in Ghana,  Sunday  Adeleye.

Bernard 'Kenya' Abbey (6-1, 5 KOs) who is managed by Shiatse Management and Promotions is targeting a rebound after losing his first international fight in Georgia.

Fighting against hard hitting Sunday Adeleye (6-2-1, 5 KOs) in a lightweight 8-rounder is estimated by boxing connoisseurs as an even match that will see the best of the two very good boxers.

Hon.Nii Okai Laryea who takes care of Abbey and his team including Augustus Dodoo aka One Life are optimistic of victory and a good show.

The Best of Bukom is presented by new promotions outfit, Bishop Boxing Promotions.

This is their first professional boxing show and they have really gathered de cream de la cream of quality boxers for the show, many thanks to Matchmaker Sarah Lotus Asare.

Another duel expected to thrill fans are Isaac Aryee versus Isaac Commey, It is  rematch and both boxers must present something new and interesting.

Some of the exciting boxers on the bill are Victor Kuwornu versus Joseph Commey for the National Lightweight Championship. Sampson Segbedzi, Abdul Aziz Quartey,  Isaac Nana Clinton, Stephen Coffie, Joseph Antwi and  Issah Awal..

By Sammy Heywood Okine

I deeply regret to inform fellow Ghanaians that I am resigning as the president of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) due to personal reasons.

While it was a difficult decision to make, it was the best course of action for me and some executive board members with integrity and dignity at this crucial time.

My last day in the office  is expected to be on Friday, June 27,2025, after an official press conference at the GBA secretariat at 10:am to officially announce my resignation as a  democratically elected GBA president for four-year tenure.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that I have been given as the GBA president. I actually value the insights that I have learned, and I expect them to help me in my future endeavours. The decision came out after careful considerations of my career goals and personal aspirations.

Let me seize the opportunity to thank the media landscape for the support you offered me and my board members, especially those of us who suffered character assassination during these difficult times. Your media outlet is respectfully invited to the press conference on Friday at 10:am to equip yourself with firsthand information.

I want to thank fellow compatriots wherever you are for being supportive of my professional growth in an office that doesn't pay salary or allowance but just a sacrificial work to serve others and one's country.

Signed

Abraham Kotei Neequaye (GBA, President)

Adisadel College, the defending champions will line up a strong squad against Mfantsipim School on 1st July 2025 at the Achimota Golf Club for this year's edition of the Jonah Cup Tournament.

Already the drums beating, yobbing and bragging has began and while the SANTA golfers want to extend their victories to five, the MOBA golfers also want to equal to prove that they are always the best or with the best.

MOBA golf hope to rely on veteran Joe Tieku alongside Benjy Cudjoe, Smyly Bannerman with Captain Dr Asimenu leading.

The Santaclausians on the other hand will feature the Abrokwah brothers, ace leftie Dr Alifu and steered by Captain Dr Kweku Appeatu.

Mfantsipim School and Adisadel College have had challenges not only in academics but in sports especially, and this golf event is foremost aimed at strengthening the healthy relations

The tournament started in 2015 in honor of Dr. Sam Jonah, a Santaclusian who is the chief patron.

Out of the seven occasions that the event has been held, the Santaclausians have had the bagging rights with four victories while the Botwe lads have won three.

In some particular years, the event could not come on due to circumstances beyond the control of organisers.

According to Dr. Appietu-Ankrah, Captain of the SANTA golf, their opponents must forget about winning, however they must come to the Achimota Golf Club and watch real exciting golf action "It will be fun, trust Adisco when it comes to sports, it's all about keeping the l

The Santaclusians will feature other players like President David Atuwo, Capt (rtd) Prince Kofi Amoabeng and Okoe Allotey.

Dr. Ernest Asimenu, the Captain of MOBA Golf replied they are coming with a tactical plan to win and be at par because they cannot be stretched. He noted that they are very ready to snatch the trophy.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mike Aggrey, a MOBA and former President of Ghana Golf Association (GGA) who will also play alongside Martin Osei and President Eddie Nustugah expressed that the Cup will certainly change hands.

"MOBA is determined to achieve the tie breaker in order to retain the bragging rights which we famously attained in the first and second encounters" Mr. Aggrey revealed.

The tournament tees of at 8am.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The African Women In Sports Association (AWISA) has sent a congratulations message to the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Ms. Kristy Coventry who took office on Monday June 23.

According to Mrs. Joyce Mahama, the President of AWISA,  Africa is very proud of her and she must be assured of maximum support from women sports leaders on the continent.

Mrs. Mahama who is also the President of Women Sports Associations of Ghana (WOSPAG) said the women of Ghana and African in general are happy and will work with her to succeed and improve upon the legacies left by Thomas Bach.

She noted that one problem that hurts her most is violence against women in sports and hopes it would be tackled well and solved as there are types of violence,  some physical, emotional and others which do not make women safe.

Mrs. Joyce Mahama commended all countries that celebrated the Olympic Day.

"My country, Ghana did it in style inviting all Olympic sports federations for a health walk and there were demonstrations, later there were socialising and networking.

She hailed the leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the media for promoting the Olympic Day.

Kirsty Leigh Coventry Seward is a Zimbabwean politician, sports administrator and former competitive swimmer. She has served as the president of the International Olympic Committee since June 2025, and is the first woman, the first Zimbabwean, and the first African to hold that position.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Jacob Zwennes, an America based Ghanaian boxing promoter and manager who made it possible for Theophilus Lopez Allotey and Daniel Selassie Gorsh to excite boxing fans at the Bukom Boxing Arena on the 'Battle of the Beasts' bill has congratulated both boxers for their classic performance.

The operator of Errol Hawk Sports Management confined in Yours Truly that he has been away from social media as much, but was interested in giving his ward, Daniel Gorsh a good opponent since he has not been getting quality opponents to defend his title and may be getting ring rust.

According to Mr. Zwennes, he presented Theo Allotey and his team the opportunity to fight for the WBO Africa title because he thought them as worthy and disciplined so he chose them as opponents and made the fight.

"I made it possible for them to annex the title and deserve the appreciation. I paid for all the WBO fees for both Allotey and Gorsh who I co-manage. Both fighters are excellent fighters with very bright futures. I have always known Allotey is good pedigree and that is why I chose him for this fight" he said.

"Both Gorsh and Allotey are well behaved fighters with charisma. I want to see Ghana boxing develop and thrive. I want to see the glory days of Ghana boxing come back. I knew this fight was a 50-50 fight but chose to stage it because I believe we need this caliber of fights to compete at the world level" he added.

"Congrats to Theo Allotey on the win. He deserved it. He was the better fighter on the night. Everyone who knows Gorsh, knows he was not himself. He battled with the weight and was drained for this fight. Also, the program for the event took a toll on Gorsh who had to make weight for the fight (Allotey is a Super Flyweight who was moving up in weight and didn't have to worry about making weight). For the promoters to have the official weigh-in at about 11:00 am and commence the public weigh-in at 9:30 pm was an excessive toll on Gorsh who had to stick around the venue for over 10 hours the eve of the fight. That was not right but it was the cards he was dealt for this event and had no options" he observed.

According to Mr. Zwennes, Gorsh was drained and out of his elements and was certainly not the Gorsh everyone in boxing know.

"For your information, we had a rematch clause in the contract, and we plan to invoke that rematch for later the year. We have given Legacy Rise Promotions the first right to stage this rematch but will exercise options if the need arises" he revealed.

"Once again, congratulations to Theo Allotey, an excellent boxer for winning the fight. I would like to see both fighters compete at full strength to make a definitive call on who the superior fighter is" he stressed.

Jacob Zwennes, a brother of Lawyer Peter Zwennes, former GBA President who has been involved in boxing for almost 50 noted that Ghana has very good boxers but there is more to be done by all stake holders to move forward in the right positive direction.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Honourable Kofi Adams, has expressed his readiness and enthusiasm for leveraging golf as a tool for sports development and environmental consciousness in the country.

According to the Sports Minister it’s important to give attention to a sport like golf in order not only to enhance its development but also its economic benefits especially to the youth.

Hon. Kofi Adams made a comment when the leadership of the Professional Golfers’ Association, Ghana (PGA), led by its President Hans De Beer, paid a courtesy call to discuss potential collaborations. At the heart of the meeting was a shared commitment to reposition golf most importantly professional golf as a powerful tool not only for sporting excellence but also for promoting ecological awareness and social inclusion.

The sports minister expressed his deep appreciation to the PGA for their ongoing collaboration and acknowledged their recognition of the Ministry’s support for both amateur and professional golf in Ghana. He emphasized that sports development cannot thrive in isolation and requires strong partnerships, visionary planning, and collective action.

He emphasized the importance of golf in promoting discipline, strategy, and respect for nature. He noted that every golfer becomes an advocate for the environment, and he strongly believes it is time to introduce golf in schools. This initiative would nurture young minds to value green spaces while embracing a sport that has enormous potential for tourism, health, and character development. 

The Member of Parliament for Buem assured that the PGA team that their collaboration would move beyond dialogue into action, with plans to develop golf- in-schools programs, roll out climate-awareness campaigns, and engage communities across regions in growing the game.

The Minister’s vision for golf in Ghana aligns with the country’s efforts to promote sustainable development and environmental conservation. By introducing golf-in-schools, Kofi Adams hopes to instill values of discipline, hard work, and respect for nature in young people. The planned golf-in-schools programs would not only promote the sport but also provide opportunities for young people to develop important life skills.

The President of PGA Hans De Beer, expressed their gratitude for the sports Minister’s support and commitment to developing golf in Ghana. They welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the Ministry and contribute to the growth of the sport in the country.

The meeting marked the beginning of a long-term partnership between the Ministry and the PGA to strengthen the presence of golf in Ghana and build a legacy that connects sport with sustainability.

The collaboration between the Ministry and the PGA is expected to have a positive impact on the development of golf in Ghana. By working together, they aim to promote the sport, raise environmental awareness, and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.

Other PGA executive members who were present at the meeting include: Alhaji Ahmed Padori, vice president, Tournament Director, Eric Henaku, assistant tournament director, Francis Torgah, Emos Kwablah a senior member and secretary of the ladies’ professional golfers of Ghana Mercy Werner.

Source Phil John Quartey                                                            

President of the Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation, Mr. Ernest Danso has been appointed as Chef De Mission for Team Ghana at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

This well-deserved honor follows his exceptional leadership of Team Ghana during the 2023 African Games. Mr. Danso also serves as the 3rd Vice President of the Ghana Olympic Committee.

“We are incredibly proud to see baseball leadership represented on the international stage” said a social media message from the Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation. Let’s go, Ghana!

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Emmanuel Olla Wiliams aka ‘Gas Man’ President of Ghana Tug of War Association (GHATOWA) has disclosed that the MEGHIS Team did not go to the 12^th African Tug of War Championship Kimberley in South Africa to watch other countries flags or just to participate, but to make a mark, and they did it marvelously by winning two Silver and three Bronze medals.

A total of eight countries competed and Ghana came second with the host nation picking the overall gold medal.  

Team Ghana, represented by Mamfe Methodist Girls Senior High displayed at both club and national levels and were a delight to watch with their expert pulling strategies, despite not using the right shoes and belts that aid in correct and easy pulling.

“Inspite of all the challenges we are very much grateful to everyone who supported and prayed for us to go and return successfully with medals” said Williams said.

The team returned home on Tuesday and presented their medals to the Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES) last Friday.

The medals won at Club Level with 24 Teams competing are 500KG – Silver, 560kg - Bronze, 540kg – Bronze, 600kg Mx - Bronze

In the African Nations Championship with Eight Teams at Under 23 Women's 500KG competition, Ghana won Silver Medals while host nation South Africa snatched the Gold.

Tram Ghana has been given the green light by the Ghana Education Service to take part in another international event in the United Kingdom and the Director General. Prof Davies has promised to equip them well before they go.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Nii Gonti Adjor1, Atukpai Mantse has called on Ghanaians to respect the business of Boxing and the practitioners of the sport.

Speaking on The Big Fight Night Show on Omashi TV, he expressed his disappointment in some people who were on social media criticising the son of President John Dramani Mahama, Sharaf Mahama for staging one of the spectacular boxing shows at the Bukom Boxing Arena dubbed 'The Battle of the Beasts' which involved Ghanaian and foreign boxers, and invitation of former world champion Anthony Joshua as special guest.

According to Nii Adjor 1 who is also known as Nii Adama Addy and owner of The Gym as well as CEO of Great Aim Academy and Omashi Media, it is about time that people give respect to other professions especially boxers, promoters, managers, matchmakers cut men and everyone who contributes to the sport.

He said the nation has failed to position boxing right to make it the lucrative venture like it is done in the United States of America,  United Kingdom, Mexico, Ukraine, Morocco,  South Africa and other countries.

"Boxing is big business, but as a nation we have had leaders who know nothing about sports and so make sportsmen and boxers suffer instead of respecting them and making them contribute to development and progress of the country" he said.

Nii Adjor who trained and managed Joseph Agbeko to win the IBF World and Commonwealth Bantamweight titles noted that many Ghanaians need to be educated about boxing because it is not how they think and boxing is not for vagabonds.

"Boxing is a much respected business that is why many great men are involved and they wear suit and tie at ringside to watch".

He blamed some matchmakers and promoters for encouraging 'Atsiagbeshie' otherwise known as fixed bouts that is affecting the business and not allowing boxers to fight against each other.

He commended Daniel Gorsh and Theophilus Allotey for accepting to put up a great display on the Legacy Rise Sports bill.

"We need more of such fights to inspire more business people to invest in boxing" he said.

He indicated that local champions must fight the best boxers on the local scene before they can travel to beat others outside.

He revealed that boxing has made him and will never sit anywhere to hear someone talking bad about boxing without reacting.

"If we do the boxing business well in Ghana, people will get interested to sponsor and invest" he stressed.

He observed that the main issue is sponsorship, while the government must allow the sport to spread and generate more heroes and champions.

He called on stakeholders to unite and have one voice to save Ghana Boxing.

"I think the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) needs an advisory body or patrons to advise the President and Board when it is necessary like this period when there is some confusion regarding their Congress and Elections" he expressed.

Nii Gonti Adjor 1, who was the first to polish and equip his training center (The Gym) to be attractive hinted that was his contribution to support the youth of Ga Mashie, Accra who love to box.

He said boxing can change the lives of many people so it should be respected and led by level headed people.

By Sammy Heywood Okine