Welbeck Olivierra Aryeh has won his fourth professional fight over experienced Francis Mensah by a spectacular fourth round knock out in Aflao in the Volta Region on Sunday August 31.

Welbeck Olivierra Aryeh who loves to be called 'King of Astana' said the bout was a learning curve and thanked the promoter and fans who contributed to the event.

He acknowledged that boxing programmes should spread across the country.

He said the people of Aflao in the Volta region also deserve good boxing entertainment.

" I’m having (4)four undefeated fights winning three by way of knockout, and gradually moving towards a title shot" he told Yours Truly.

Aryeh trains at Coach Asare’s Wisdom Boxing Gym.

By Sammy Heywood Okine 

Four boxers who are managed by Ivan Bruce Cudjoe's Cabic Management & Promotions have promised more fireworks in up coming bouts and made public their target of winning more titles.

In exclusive interviews with Emmanuel Mankatah (UBO Africa Super Featherweight Champion), Kofi Dana (UBO Welterweight Champion), Emmanuel Quaye (West African Super Welterweight Champion) and Michael Darko aka The Chorkor Dynamite on The Big Fight Night on Omashi TV, they promised to uplift their performance and go for bigger and popular titles.

Led by Matchmaker / Ring Announcer Sam Nana Gold, he said these new breed of Cabic Management and Promotions boxers are very committed, confident, strong, serious. disciplined and capable of winning laurels for themselves and the nation.

Emmanuel Mankattah, the silent killer, and Kofi Dana who performed on the recent Bishop Boxing Promotions Bill were a delight to watch as they dished out real powerful punches to win in style.

Kofi Dana who hails from the northern part of Ghana said he struggled a bit when he started boxing, but now he has learnt many things and has transformed. He has challenged all Ghanaian contenders in his weight class. He has challenged two opponents in the Ghana Armed Forces.

Emmanuel Mankattah has also showed what he can do, and has even called out Wasiru Mohammed for a Showdown.

Michael Darko noted that opponents are running away from him, but he will corner them and let them fight because boxing is the business and they must fight to know their strength and capabilities. His next fight should be against Mustapha Kamoko, son of former popular boxer Bukom Banku.

For Emmanuel Quaye, who is a veteran at Cabic Management, he has seen it all on the local front and wants to go international by engaging boxers on the African continent and other parts of the world.

"My target is a world title and when the chance comes I will never disappoint, I am training under Coach Asare for the big one" he said.

Sam Nana Gold announced pending promotions by Cabic in October and December which will feature all the four boxers and others at the Idrowhyt Events Centre at Dansoman.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Four boxers who are managed by Ivan Bruce Cudjoe's Cabic Management & Promotions have promised more fireworks in up coming bouts and made public their target of winning more titles.

In exclusive interviews with Emmanuel Mankatah (UBO Africa Super Featherweight Champion), Kofi Dana (UBO Welterweight Champion), Emmanuel Quaye (West African Super Welterweight Champion) and Michael Darko aka The Chorkor Dynamite on The Big Fight Night on Omashi TV, they promised to uplift their performance and go for bigger and popular titles.

Led by Matchmaker / Ring Announcer Sam Nana Gold, he said these new breed of Cabic Management and Promotions boxers are very committed, confident, strong, serious. disciplined and capable of winning laurels for themselves and the nation.

Emmanuel Mankattah, the silent killer, and Kofi Dana who performed on the recent Bishop Boxing Promotions Bill were a delight to watch as they dished out real powerful punches to win in style.

Kofi Dana who hails from the northern part of Ghana said he struggled a bit when he started boxing, but now he has learnt many things and has transformed. He has challenged all Ghanaian contenders in his weight class. He has challenged two opponents in the Ghana Armed Forces.

Emmanuel Mankattah has also showed what he can do, and has even called out Wasiru Mohammed for a Showdown.

Michael Darko noted that opponents are running away from him, but he will corner them and let them fight because boxing is the business and they must fight to know their strength and capabilities. His next fight should be against Mustapha Kamoko, son of former popular boxer Bukom Banku.

For Emmanuel Quaye, who is a veteran at Cabic Management, he has seen it all on the local front and wants to go international by engaging boxers on the African continent and other parts of the world.

"My target is a world title and when the chance comes I will never disappoint, am training under Coach Asare for the big one" he said.

Sam Nana Gold announced pending promotions by Cabic in October and December which will feature all the four boxers and others at the Idrowhyt Events Centre at Dansoman.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Twellium Ghana Limited has presented packs of Verna water and energy drinks to the Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and Accra Great Olympics Football Club, the two traditional clubs who will vie for honours on September 5 at the Legon Sports Stadium and lift the Democracy Cup.

The Democracy Cup an annual football competition initiated last year by the Speaker of Parliament on behalf of Parliament to unite Ghanaians and enjoin them to support the constitution and democracy.

Coach Massoud Didi Dramani thanked the speaker and parliament for initiating the cup at the presentation event which took place at the Accra Hearts of Oak training grounds at Pobiman , 

He expressed that Hearts will use the match as a good warm up competition for the upcoming 2025/ 26 league which Phobia fans want to win.

"Hearts is preparing feverishly for the league and the Democracy cup will be a good match for such preparations, and we are going to win it," he stated.

At the Accra Great Olympics training grounds at the La Town Park there was same hopefulness.

Coach Sully Adamu stated that the first division side will shock Accra Hearts of Oak. He commended Verna water for the gifts.

An official of Twellium Industries who are into production of food and beverage at the corporate marking and business development, Priscilla Awumey said they are geared towards supporting the two clubs participate in a very successful cup in honour of democracy.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Members of the Ghana Sports Supporters Union on Saturday met at the Accra Sports Stadium to read the Quran and offer Muslim prayers ahead of the Black Stars two crucial World Cup 2026 Qualifiers against Chad (away) on September 4 and Mali (home) on September 8.

The prayers were led by three Mallams who called for unity and peace among the supporters front.

A ram was slaughtered as a sign of sacrifice, before the supporters had a short rehearsal of what Ghanaians should expect on the day the Black Stars host Mali at the Accra Sports Stadium.

President of the amalgamated Ghana Sports Supporters Union, Alhaji Polo Forty Forty commended the supporters who turned up, and was positive that the Black Stars will qualify. He appealed to the National Sports Authority and Ministry of Sports and Recreation to back them as they cheer the players.

Abraham Nkansah aka Apirigu ChakaPaama, PRO of the GSSU as well as President of Die Hard Supporters said Ghana cannot afford to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup so they are doing everything possible to ensure a safe qualification.

He said football is both physical and spiritual so as the players play on the field, the supporters also cheer the team to be motivated to win,

"It is ideal and proper that they also pray for spiritual protection, seek divine intervention and success" he stressed.

He said the supporters are ready to jubilate if the Black Stars qualification.

Others present who spoke to the media were other supporters leaders, Coordinator Alhaji Guntu and Organiser Rashida Iddi and Akwasi Agyemang.

Since 2006, the Black Stars have qualified for all FIFA World Cup events except Russia 2018.

Ghana was at Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Qatar 2022 and now USA/Canada/ Mexico 2026 is on the line.

Ghana has a rich football history and produces very good footballers. Those who cannot play but love the game also cheer in style. The fans look very confident that the Black Stars will make it to another mundial, and excel than previous.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

… Military backs Speaker’s call for unity through sports

The Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, has presented the 2025 Democracy Cup trophy to the Ghana Armed Forces, marking the start of a series of ceremonial visits ahead of the annual football match.

The presentation took place in Accra today, with the trophy received on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General William Agyapong, by Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing and other senior officers.

Rear Admiral Bessing, speaking on behalf of the military, welcomed the initiative, noting its significance in uniting the nation.

“As neutral players in our democratic dispensation, and that is the armed forces, we actually welcome this agenda which has been set up by our legislative arm of government, spearheaded by the Right Honourable Speaker, and we assure you that come September 5th, we will mobilise our personnel in their numbers to come and grace this important occasion.”

He observed that football has long been a unifying force, even in areas experiencing conflict. “Ghana is a football nation... sports or football is sometimes used as a means of a unifier between or amongst feuding people,” he said. He added that the initiative could help ease ethnic tensions in some parts of northern Ghana, including Nkwanta.

Mr. Djietror explained that the Democracy Cup has now become a regular fixture on the national calendar, with support from the President, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Chief Justice. “The Democracy Cup has been accepted as one of the national events which will be observed. So on our national calendar, the Democracy Cup is a critical item which we would have to relate it to as a nation every year,” he stated.

He described the tournament as a symbol of unity and national development.

“We see a concept of unity of purpose characterising that process. Unity of purpose which is so essential, important for purposes of developing, for purposes of building, for purposes of achieving excellence.”

The second edition of the Democracy Cup, now scheduled for September 5 at the University of Ghana Stadium, will see Accra Hearts of Oak face Accra Great Olympics. Ahead of the match, the trophy will be presented to various state institutions, including the President, the Chief Justice, the Electoral Commission, and the Inspector General of Police.

This year’s series of visits began with the Ministry of Defence, following last year’s postponement of the intended presentation to the Armed Forces. “Last year, we pencilled here, unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we could not come over. So this year, we decided to start from this place,” Mr. Djietror said.

The Democracy Cup was first launched in 2024 and is part of a broader effort to use football to promote civic education and national unity. The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has championed the idea of using the sport’s popularity to enhance understanding of Ghana’s democratic system.

The match comes up at the University of Ghana Stadium to “ensure optimal facilities, security and a premier experience for spectators, players and supporters nationwide.”

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The Association Of International Certification Schools – Ghana and Brilliant Maths And Education presents empowering Primary School Mathematics Teachers at the Ghana International School on Thursday August 28 and Friday August 29 from 9am to 4pm GMT. The facilitator is Dr. Ngozi Orevaoghene, CEO, Brilliant Maths &Science Education.

The highlights include deep dive number stands, the posture of an international educator, mental maths. Fractions & place value, thinking and working mathematically, progression & checkpoint strategies.

The two day package which includes certificates and lunch comes at a cost of 800ghc.

Register at www.asics.gh @gmal.com / 0249293523.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghanaian sprint star Abdul-Rasheed Saminu is the one everyone is looking at to cause a surprise at the up coming World Championship in Japan.

Saminu who shattered the national 100m record twice clocking 9.86s in May before lowering it to a stunning 9.84s in July is among the world’s big names in the 100m dash event.

He has officially qualified for the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan in both the 100m and the 4×100m relay, now in Texas with Ghana’s relay squad, Saminu is fine tuning his speed and baton chemistry ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

With his blistering form and Ghana’s 4×100m team already qualified, all eyes are on him to deliver history.

The World Athletics Championships will be held from 13-21 September, 2025 in the National Stadium, the venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Dr. Mary Ashun, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana International School (GIS) has stated that in the current crowded world, GIS must tell their own story, with actual and accurate facts to the world, and Ghanaians must be proud of their international school that has existed beyond colonial rule and never stopped teaching and learning since its establishment in 1955.

At a press conference to highlight activities for the 70 years experience, she spoke about academic and extra curricular achievements chalked including the visit of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President’s visit Ghana, impressed by the fundraiser that GIS Students - Kwabena and Ekow Enti organized to provide football boots to needy children.

Former CAF President, Dr. Ahmad Ahmad with Kwabena and Ekow Enti with the young players

Swimmer Oduma Agyei also recently represented Ghana at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships. She is 11 years old and a member of the GH Dolphins club. She is no doubt one of the best swimmers in the nation.

She is a rising star who could even earn nomination for the SWAG Most Promising Star or SWAG Discovery of the year

The first international school also has very good badminton players who play for the national team.

For the Upcoming 70th Anniversary Celebrations: there would be Coffee Table Book documenting the school history and a short film to be premiered at the Accra Mall, Silverbird Theatre on September 2 September 2025.

The CEO noted that it must be worthy and essential to know the Pioneer Story: "From colonial-era vision to modern excellence - 70 years of breaking barriers"

She announced that on Monday 1st September, a special anniversary cake would be cut, alongside launching of the Coffee Table Book and unveiling of the anniversary cloth.

Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 and 4 would be for students social services including clean up exercises, while on Friday September 6, at a special assembly, the anniversary polo shirt would be outdoored.

Saturday September 7 is a sports / entertainment day, when students will feature in various sports events such as swimming, badminton, soccer and others.

GIS, Africa's premier international school, has achieved groundbreaking accreditations and sent graduates to world-class universities, including Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE, Durham, University of Warwick, African Leadership Academy, University of Toronto, York University, University of Ghana and Ashesi University

Dr. Mary Ashun said Ghana International School's 70th anniversary represents more than institutional longevity - it's a story of African educational ambition, international excellence, and the power of visionary thinking

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Bukom hero, Theophilus Ofei Dodoo (10-3-1) who started boxing in 2016 and trains at the Attoh Quarshie Boxing Club is one of the experienced boxers encouraging the young ones rising up.

The veteran boxer climbs the ring in France on October 10 for an international clash with Mathis Lourenco 31 with a record of 13-6-1., He is an orthodox boxer based in Marsellie, France.

According to Solomon Otoo a matchmaker, promoter and manager, preparations are set for a grand event and he believes Dodoo will use his rich experience to win.

"This fight is very important for Dodoo, because he needs to win and save Ghana Boxing. He should prove his stubbornness and punch hard when the opportunity comes" he expressed.

Another Ghanaian middleweight boxer, Aziz Quartey is on the bill against Anauel Ngamissengue. He has recently been calling out opponents but many are running away.

By Sammy Heywood Okine