… Predicts ‘No Vaccine, No Travel’ Rule Soon

Mr. Herbert Mensah, President of the Ghana Rugby Association (GRA), says the government’s idea to acquire Coronavirus vaccines for Ghanaians must be commended.

According to the ace Sports Administrator and Philanthropist, Ghanaians can only be protected from the pandemic through the vaccine which has been the only solution worldwide to curb the spread of the virus.

“The movement of the right direction is certainly the question of vaccinations,” he noted

Herbert Mensah, a former Asante Kotoko Chairman indicated that the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding the vaccine are all made-up to scare people.

“It is a global world; it is not a world that we sit down with our conspiracy theories that we aren’t going to take a jab. We are all in a global world.”

“I say it to all my friends it is only a matter of time some countries will turn around and say without the vaccine you cannot get on the plane, without the vaccine you can’t attend the theatre, the restaurant among others," he predicted in a video while addressing issues of COVID vaccination.

The Ghanaian businessman however lauded the Akufo-Addo led government for acquiring the vaccines and making sure that the majority of the citizens are all vaccinated.

“We are blessed to have such a leader,” he noted – adding that “I understand from experts that the vaccine is safe and good.”

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Ben Nunoo Mensah, the President of the Ghana Olympics Committee has reminded delegates of the federation’s elections on the need to build on strong foundation he has laid.

March 15, 2021, has been earmarked as the day for the elections of the president of the committee.

Nunoo Mensah who won the position four years ago is hopeful of retaining his seat due to what he believes to be a successful first term.

In a statement to delegates, sighted by GhanaWeb, Nunoo Mensah officially informed the delegates of his decision to contest the elections.

He expressed gratitude to the members for the support for the past four years and appealed to them to impose their confidence in him for another four years.

‘Let me first say a big THANKS to all of you, on behalf of the current board of the GOC and on my own behalf. It’s been 4 years of hard work with its own challenges, but through it all you stood by us, worked to the best of your abilities, to ensure the modest success story we are telling today.

“Secondly, as requested by most of you, I have duly put myself up to serve you again for another 4 years as President.

“It is my fervent wish that you will give me the mandate again, so we can continue to build on the success we have chalked, the support to the NFs and athletes and the progressive changes we have brought, especially opening the the GOC up for all to feel part of. You all made it possible,” excerpts of the statement read.

Nunoo Mensah has in a competition in Richard Akpokavie, the President of the Ghana Hockey Association.

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Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association,  is backing the Black Sharks to seal qualification to the 2021 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

The Ghana team has been scheduled to face Uganda in the qualifiers to the upcoming tournament this month and will need to be at their best to triumph at the end of the two legs.

As preparations commence, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah is hoping the Black Sharks will receive needed support from the Ghana FA and the government as well.

Although he tips the Uganda team as the favourites for the tie, the Ghana Beach Soccer Association president says he is optimistic the team can upset the Ugandan opponents.

“In terms of what they put in place on paper, we will say Uganda is ahead of Ghana. That's the reality.

“What we have to do now is to prove that we are more determine and within a short time, intensify training and everything that I have experience in last year we have to bring it out. We have to be at our very best to beat Uganda,” he told Akakpo Agodji of Ashh FM in an interview.

The Black Sharks of Ghana will travel to Kampala on March 26 to face Uganda in the first leg before returning home to prepare for the second leg.

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Box Office & Ace Power To Stage Independence Day Thriller At Bukom Boxing Arena On March 6

BWAG  fight promoter of the year, Mr Alex Ntiamoah Boakye’s Box Office Sports Promotions in collaboration with Ace Power Promotions are coming up with a thrilling night of boxing on Saturday March 6, Ghana’s Independence Day.

The main bout  on the first promotion of the year is the third fight (Trilogy) between Michael Ansah aka One Bullet and Sherif Quaye aka One Time. Both boxers have won once and this is the decider

There was a scheduled IBF Africa super lightweight championship between Ghana’s Robert ‘Stopper’ Quaye and Prince Dlomo of South Africa, but it has been called off, however the unbeaten Quaye with 18 wins will face Ghanaian Richard Amenfu in a 10-round contest.

The Darling boy of Bukom undefeated featherweight, Alfred ‘Bukom Bomber’ Lamptey will slug it out with veteran George Krampah for the West Africa Boxing Union (WABU) title.

In other supporting bouts on the night, the national featherweight championship clash involving undefeated champion John Laryea and Kamarudeen Boyefio will come off.

Holy Dorgbetor , the new kid on the block will face Edward Kambassa in a featherweight contest while Daniel Aduku meets Naimou Aziz Samson in a super welterweight contest.

Stylish amazing national champion, Theophilus Tetteh will engage Musa Appiah at super bantamweight, while Daniel Gorsh and debutant Michael Abban are billed to fight yet to be announced opponents.

Addressing the media on the promotion, Alex Ntiamoah - Boakye said all Covid – 19 Protocols will be observed and all the boxers and officials will be tested.

He hinted that it will be shown exclusively on Ace Power TV with seats for only 300 guests.

He appealed to sponsors to come on board to support the show.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sensational Eric Quarm is in India displaying Ghanaian Culture in his bid to annex the WBC Youth World Title.

Erica Quarm will clash with Lalrinsanga Tlau of India for the vacant WBC Super Featherweight division Youth World Title.

Quarm stormed India with his coach, Lartekwei Lartey in Ghanaian rich kente when they appeared at the press conference on March 4, 2021 and promised to show Tlau the warrior in him (Quarm) when they mount the ring on Saturday March 6, 2021.

Quarm is one of the boxers with great promise from the Fit Square Gym in Accra.

Coach Lartey who named best coach by the Boxing Writers Association of Ghana (BWAG) has promised to win to prove that Ghana boxers are still the best in Africa  and the world.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Two young rising boxers from Carl Lokko’s  Bronx Gym at James Town in Accra, Ghana, Emmanuel Quartey and Felix Nelson have been signed on by Yungice Management.

The impressive signing ceremony which was witnessed by fans of the boxers including Hon. Abraham Neequaye, Second Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) took place on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the gym.

The GBA Veep advised boxers and managers to respect contracts to move the business of the sport forward.

Mr. Solomon Enchill, a member of the Yungice Management described the boxers at Bronx Gym as very disciplined and urged them to keep it up, as they pledge to support them to reach their goals of global achievement.

Others members of the management are Jerry Abeasi and Isaac Nana Adjei Owusu.

Emmanuel Quartey, a product of Osu Presec said his dream is coming through, and thanked God for the chance. He promised to shine and share with his community.

Felix Nunoo said he is determined to make the gym, his family, his coach and himself proud by winning continental glory.

Coach Carl Lokko who was very elated said one person can not make a champion as a good boxer needs a good coach and good manager backed by good supporters who must work positively to win.

He advised the boxers to be respectful to elder people, obedient, disciplined and careful in life, not only in the ring.

Mr. Steve Ashie, President of the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union (GBSU) was present to show his support together with his secretary, Mustapha Nettey.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 3, 2021/ -- WHAT initially started as the fiercest race for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has evolved into a peace treaty among the candidates vying for the position.

This is anticipated to result in unity among the rivals and the betterment of the beautiful game in the largest confederation affiliated to the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).

The race that was initially among four candidates thus could culminate in South African businessman and club owner, Patrice Motsepe, emerging as the new CAF president.

The elections for the presidency are set for Rabat, Morocco on March 12.

Coincidentally, the Moroccan capital city has been the scene of a peace treaty among the contenders for the race to succeed disgraced Madagascan, Ahmad Ahmad, as the CAF president.

Besides Mamelodi Sundowns owner Motsepe, other aspirants are Jacques Anouma (Ivory Coast), Senegalese Augustin Senghor and Ahmad Yahya from Mauritania.

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has brokered the accord uniting the contenders.

He recently invited the four candidates and encouraged them to pledge unity instead of further widening divisions triggered by the battle for votes.

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has also been preaching unity among football leaders during his tour of several African countries.

The CAF president is automatically a deputy to the FIFA leader.

Sources close to the CAF presidential race confirmed that an agreement was settled and a document signed according to which the other candidates will support Motsepe.

Senghor and Yahya would be his deputies while Anouma would be the presidential advisor.

This arrangement would be unprecedented.

Sources said Motsepe had emerged as the favourite for FIFA because of his untainted record and the fact that he has no links to the old management of CAF.

“Patrice Motsepe is a man of word, principles and high moral standards,” a president of a sub-Saharan African football federation has been quoted as saying.

“He (Motsepe) would never be in anyone’s service except for the 54 federations who compose CAF. He has a solid plan to bring CAF to the top of football world,” the federation president said.

There is also belief that since he (Motsepe) is already wealthy, the billionaire businessman of Tswana descent is not aiming to enrich himself through the presidency of CAF.

“He decided to commit his time and efforts to this when he doesn’t need money or recognition. He does it for pure love of football and Africa,” the senior official said.

A president of a North African Federation was quoted as saying the presence of Senghor and Yahya as Vice-Presidents ensured that a truly pan-African view was taken into account.

“They have the experience and were inside CAF so (they) know what needs to be changed fast in order to get us on the right track”, said the federation leader.

Last week, Motsepe launched his ten-point Action Plan manifesto, called Building African Football to be Best in the World.

He said investing in developing and growing football in each African country and building partnerships and sponsorships with the private sector as well as other potential partners formed the basis of his blueprint.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CAJ News Africa.

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Jynna Aseidu-Offei, founder of Bergins Outreach, a US based Ghanaian tennis player last week Saturday donated assorted tennis equipment to the Atomic Tennis Club. The donated items included clothes, junior rackets, tennis balls and tennis shoes.

The Bergins Outreach within two weeks has donated tennis equipment to St. Francis Tennis Academy &  Police Depot Tennis Club to help revive the sporting spirit in the country.

Speaking to ghanatennis.org Jynna Asiedu- Offei said, "The donation of tennis equipment is to ensure that young tennis players enjoy the opportunity to further and improve their training."

She added that "this is to create opportunities for kids to be active, fit and healthy to reduce sedentary behavior which is attributable to childhood obesity."

Receiving the donation; club patron Mr. Clement Vanderpuge expressed his sincerest gratitude for the gesture.

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THE Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF) is seriously considering offering medical insurance to its athletes soon.

This came to light when a five-member executive of the GWF spearheaded by its new president Jerry Ahmed Shaib, paid a working visit to the lifters at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday - and also took the opportunity to strike an acquaintance.

During a brief interface after watching the lifters participate in the second of their grilling domestic trials, Mr Shaib promised among others, to put them on medical insurance.

"We're seriously looking at putting you on a medical insurance; talking about the committed ones among you, so that you'll be covered during competitions.

"This insurance isn't for those who come to training today and don't show up for the next 20 to 30 days," said, Mr Shaib, who succeeded Mr Ben Nunoo Mensah, warning that such athletes would have their names expunged from the list.

Mr Shaib, who doubles as CEO of the Coastal Development Authority (CODA), also guaranteed that the GWF was going to take delivery of gym equipment by the end of the week.

The training equipment arrived at the Tema port some four months ago.

The GWF boss announced that plans were afoot to give the lifters some training allowance, insisting again that only committed athletes would benefit from the package.

It was also disclosed that lifters with the requisite qualifications would be enrolled into the military and other security services.

Other GWF executives present were Messrs Ben Addy (secretary general), Gideon Sackey (treasurer) Mrs Edith Agyepong (deputy treasurer) and Joe Sintim Aboagye (board member).

The weightlifting team is training inexhaustibly ahead of some domestic and international competitions under the tutelage of head coach Michael Abotsie.

Weightlifting produced eight of the 13 medals clinched by Ghana at the 12th African Games held in Rabat, Morocco, 2019.

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Mr Shaib (second right) addressing some of the lifters and their coaches, whilst  Madam Edith (right), and others look on

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Mr. Alex Ntiamoah Boakye (2nd right) addressing the media at the news conference

National Lightweight Champion, Michael ‘Bullet’ Ansah, has predicted a fifth-round knockout win over rival Sheriff ‘One Time’ Quaye in their Independence Day trilogy clash at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday.

Ansah lost a controversial split points decision to Quaye in 2018 before coming back to earn a knockout win in a rematch the following year, but this time he is confident his nemesis does not have the quality to match him in their third bout.

This weekend's third clash should settle arguments over which of the two boxers is the strongest but the stakes are higher this time as it serves as a Commonwealth lightweight title eliminator after they had two previous bouts in October 2018 and March 2019.

Ansah jabs

Speaking to the media yesterday, Ansah taunted his opponent, saying he would teach Quaye a lesson in the sport because he was yet to face a dangerous boxer in the division.

“I will beat him and he knows it,” Ansah said and added: “What does he have in the ring that can trouble me? I don’t see anything from him that will shake me in the ring.”

“I have fought all the tough lightweights in the country and Sheriff Quaye is not one of them. I want to urge the supporters to come early because I don’t see the fight going past five rounds.”

Quaye's counter-punch

However, Quaye debunked his opponent's assertion and maintained he had faced all the credible boxers in the lightweight division, with only former world champions Richard Commey and Emmanuel ‘Gameboy’ Tagoe as the best Ghanaian boxers at 135 pounds.

Quaye noted that he was ready to prove a point to Ansah in their third fight for both the bragging rights and a shot at the Commonwealth title. He assured boxing enthusiasts that they would see a different boxer in the ring on Saturday night.

“Bullet must ensure he fights till round five before he can stop me. That is one thing he forgets whenever he promises his knockout win against me.

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“Everyone must expect a different Sheriff Quaye on Saturday because I am really prepared for the fight. It is going to be war and I am definitely up for it,” Quaye said.

For his part, fight promoter, Mr Alex Ntiamoah Boakye of the Box Office Sports Promotions, announced the cancellation of a scheduled IBF Africa super lightweight championship between Ghana’s Robert ‘Stopper’ Quaye and Prince Dlomo of South Africa.

He said Quaye would instead fight Richard Amenfu in a 10-round contest, while undefeated featherweight, Alfred ‘Bukom Bomber’ Lamptey will slug it out with veteran George Krampah for the West Africa Boxing Union (WABU) title.

“Unfortunately, Robert Quaye’s South African opponent couldn’t travel for the fight and that means the bout has been cancelled.”

Supporting bouts

Other undercards on the night will be a national featherweight championship clash involving undefeated John Laryea and Kamarudeen Boyefio, Holy Dorgbetor versus Edward Kambassa in a featherweight contest while Daniel Aduku faces Naimou Aziz Samson slug it out in a super welterweight contest.

Theophilus Tetteh will engage Musa Appiah at super bantamweight, Daniel Gorsh and debutant Michael Abban set to fight yet to be announced opponents.

By Bernard Neequaye