Team Ghana have left the shores of the country to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the FINA 2021 World Swimming Championship.

Four swimmers will represent Ghana at the global aquatic event.

Nubia Adjei, Papa Yaw Poku Dwumoh and coach, George Ansah departed Ghana on Monday afternoon for Abu Dhabi.

Unilez Takyi, who is in Italy and Abeiku Jackson from Kazan-Russia are expected to join the team later at the games.

The competition is set to commence on 16th December to 21st.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

ACE Power Promotions, a sports event promotions company with a specialization in boxing are staging ‘The Brawl in Accra’.

The event, supported by Dibella Entertainment and UK-based, Streetwise Management takes place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel on December 25 Christmas day, starting at 7pm.

Ghana’s Holy Dorgbetor aka ‘The Jaw Breaker’ will defend his Ghana National Featherweight title against Emmanuel Otoo.

The headline bout is between Ghana based Nigerian, Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab, who will also defend his WBO African Junior Lightweight title against Tanzania’s Jackson Malinyingi.

Before the D Day, the boxers are engaging the media and some boxing officials at the La Palm Beach on Wednesday December 15^th  between 3pm and 6pm to demonstrate what is expected on X’mas Day 2021.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Super Volleyball Championship which comes off at the Trust Sports Emporium (Gamashie Hall) has been launched today, Monday 13^th December, 2021.

The two day tournament involving the top 12 teams in male and female categories will take place ob December 17th and 19th at the same venue,  Gamashie Hall.

The Super Volleyball Competition which is organized by Anaba Capital will be a free to the public event to raise and maintain the affection of the game in the country.

Team leader, Mr. Mohammed Aputeog said the tournament is to create awareness on volleyball as an entertaining and competitive sport that can attract corporate support.

He expressed the need to begion indoor games and allow players to exhibit their skills and talents to attract foreign clubs and contracts.

According to Mr. Aputeog it is time to promote the gave of volleyball to the international level where Ghana is regarded as one of the top teams in Africa.

Present at the media launch to offer solidarity messages were Messrs. Benard Monah, DSP Daniel Boateng, Alfred Ofei Akuffo and George Tettey, chairman of the Greater Accra Volleyball Association.

The top clubs invited to participate are Ghana Air Force (Male & Female), Ghana Police (Male & Female), Ghana Army(Male & Female), El Wak Wings (Male & Female), Ghana Prisons (Male & Female) and Tema City (Male), Ghana Immigration (Female).

The Super Volleyball Championship has attracted old and current volleyball officials, coaches, players and media who are happy that the game would be played indoors.

At stake are handsome cash prizes, medals and trophies for the winners and best performers.

Kangen Water is supporting the tournament.

By Sammy Heywood Okine and Elizabeth Alhassan

Ghanaian boxer Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko has had his dreams of becoming a three-time world champion crashed after Probellum, a boxing promotion company, called off his bout against Paul Butler.

The 44-year-old Ghanaian who is former International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Bantamweight Champion was replaced to fight Butler in a bout scheduled for Saturday, December 11 in Dubai after World Boxing Organisation (WBO) bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero pulled out sighting illness.

But Probellum announced on Twitter on Saturday: “the WBO Interim bantamweight title fight between Paul Butler and Joseph Agbeko will no longer be taking place on tonight’s event.”

Probellum stated no reasons for the bout been called off despite authorization from WBO to hold the bout on Saturday.

“Probellum informed the WBO that current #10 rated WBO contender Joseph Agbeko is ready, willing and able to participate against Butler. Therefore, Probellum seeks authorization for a sanction for the WBO bantamweight championship title belt between Butler and Agbeko.

“Having considered these circumstances and the conditions stated in the purse bid minutes from Thursday, October 7th, this committee will issue a sanction for an interim bantamweight championship bout to the Butler-Agbeko contest,” Excerpts of the statement said.

Agbeko now awaits a decision by Probellum as to whether he would get that world title shot.

Hasaacas Ladies have won the maiden First Lady's Cup last Friday.

The DO Ladies beat Ampem Darkoa Ladies 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 stalemate in regulation time at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ampem Darkoa ended the half on top thanks to a smart finish by Sonia Opoku.

But conceded in the second quarter of the second half when Hasaacas Ladies striker Jafaru Rahama equalised.

The game headed to a penalty shootout after the two sides were unable to find a winner in normal time.

Hasaacas Ladies has added to their Women’s Premier League title, FA Cup, WAFU Zone B title and Super Cup title.

They also won silver at the maiden CAF Women’s Champions League hosted in Egypt.

The First Lady HE Rebecca Akufo Addo was joined by the Second Lady of Ghana Samira Bawumia to present the trophy.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o has been elected as the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT).

The four- time Africa best player polled 43 votes against his  main rival Saidou Mbombo Njoya who polled 31 votes to be elected as the new president.

Eto’o had the support of Maboang Kessack, Justin Tagouh, Crepin Nyamsi in the election.

75 delegates casted their votes with Samuel Eto’o emerging victorious after the election to lead one of the best football nations on the continent.

Samuel Eto'o Fils will lead the Cameroon Football governing body for the next four years.

The three-time UEFA Champions League winner will lead Cameroon’s delegation at next month’s Africa Cup of Nations which will be staged in Cameroon.

 New national Flyweight champion, Mohammed Aryeetey aka ‘The Golden Boy’ has visited his former school La Presbyterian Senior High School to show up his National Title belt.

On 2021-12-04, he beat Isaac Quaye at the Ga Mashie Hall, Trust Sports Emporium in Accra to claim the vacant Ghanaian Flyweight Title.

“It was very excited at my former school La Presbyterian Senior High to show up my National Title belt” he said.

He encouraged the students to study hard to become champions in their chosen fields.

Team Aryeetey including coach Zico met the head mistress of the school and other teachers.

The students also had photo opportunities with the national champion who has been nominated for Professional boxer of the year by SWAG.

He has had five fights and won all. He joind the paid ranks on 2020-12-24

By Sammy Heywood Okine

On behalf of our nation Ghana and the entire stakeholders in boxing,Ghana Boxing Authority(GBA)wishes to transmit a congratulatory message to you Sherif Quaye on your well-deserved victory over Emmanuel Amos for the WBO Africa Lightweight title which took place at the Golden Beach Resort,Korle Gonno,Accra.

Ghana has a new WBO  Africa Lightweight champion in Sherif Quaye(21-3-1-13kos).He stopped his opponent from Tanzania,,Emmanuel Amos in round three(3) of their championship bout.

Your performance was remarkable and aesthetically pleasing to watch.You  have yet again demonstrated that you are capable of winning more laurels including a world title when offered the opportunity.

May this special victory brings back your original predatory character in the ring and inspire our young boxers to emulate and benefit from your exploits in the ring.

The GBA extend its profound gratitude to you and your team led by your trainer Carl Lokko for the excellent job done.It is important to also  acknowledge the contributions and supports of the Media,individuals and organisations that contributed immensely to this sweet victory.

The GBA under the leadership of Abraham Kotei Neequaye assures you of its unwavering support to help shape your career steady rise towards winning a world title within a short time from now.

Congratulations for your magnificent effort and achievement.

Best regards

GBA COMMUNICATIONS

Founder of the Okor Okpe Festival Von Nii Otto Cofie is very optimistic that this year’s Okor Okpe Festival will be massive.

He said on December 12 there would be Fire on the streets of Accra, the capital city of Ghana .

“On 12.12.21, we are riding to make Accra work again, get your bicycle ready and join in the ride on the street of Accra to preach environmental cleanliness, exercising to keep fit and supporting people with cardio problems”

The date for the annual riding event was shifted from 5th December, 2021 to 12^th December, 2012 from 7am to attract more riders, and as it is the ‘Trinity Version’ of Okor Okpe Festival 2021, the organisers want their aims and objectives to be met.

According to Nii Otto Cofie, T-Shirts for this year’s Okor Okpe Festival are ready now and going for a cool price.

“You will ride for cardio benefit and a T-Shirt to remember the occasion” he said.

Interested Ghanaians can get a bicycle and join from the starting point at Shatta Beach at James Town, and let ride for cardio benefit and also to make Accra work again.

This is not a competition, contact 0278513210 or 0209984509 for free registration and sponsorship support.

By Sammy Heywood Okine