Ghana’s whiz kid Mathew Annim Cudjoe has officially inked a professional contract with Scottish Premier League side Dundee United FC, 442gh.com exclusively reports.

The 18-year old attacking prodigy wowed the Scottish giants to earn a professional contract  on a long term deal.

With two spells in the Ghana Premier league spanning Asante Kotoko SC and Legon Cities FC, the 18 year old dribbling magician zoomed his way to the summit of Ghanaian football with some mesmeric outing led that game changing performances for Asante Kotoko SC away to Hearts of Oak SC.

His quick feet and confidence on the ball earned him the name African Messi in what has since been a hugely promising career for the teen asset.

At just 18 years, Mathew Annim Cudjoe has already won a lot under his foetal career both on collective and individual level since his emergence from the Baby Jet U16 talent hunt programme.

Dundee United FC have already announced the arrival of the Ghanaian whiz kid ahead of his professional debut in the Scottish Premier league.

The arrangement was made by Alex Ntiamoah-Boakye, the Secretary General of the Greater Accra Boxing Association (GABA) who doubled to be the CEO of Box Office Sports Promotions.

This offer of a junior to perform an exhibition was present to Wisdom Boxing Gym.

After careful screening of the junior boxers at the Club, Caleb Mensah was selected because he was the right age and weight requested.

The opportunity is to help the athlete gain exposure. 

This opportunity makes Caleb the second junior Ghanaian boxer to have travelled for such an international exhibition.

Caleb Mensah, a student of Universal recently completed is BECE.

He is also a beneficiary of the Besesaka Scholarship.

He is the captain of the Ghana National Juvenile Boxing Team

During the Greater Accra Boxing Association (BooksB4Hooks) he was was nominated for the Best Display of Sportsmanship.

Source: Sarah Lotus Asare

7 out of  17 subcommittees that will support the LOC in organizing the 2023 African Games have been inaugurated on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

The African Games in 2023 will bring to, Accra, Ghana a total of fifty- five African nations, as well as about 8,000 athletes, technical officials and journalists.

The Minister of Youth & Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif administered the oath of office and secrecy to members selected to serve on various Sub committees for the 2023 African Games at the Hathiramani hall of the Accra Sports Stadium.

He advised them on the need to effectively participate and collaborate to ensure Ghana organises not only the best African Games, but also a memorable event in the history of the Games.

He also urged them to give off their all to the service of our beloved motherland as they took oaths to serve on their various committees.

Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare, Executive Chairman of the LOC said the establishment of the LOC was a key requirement by the African Union Commission, the custodian of the African games adding that there are a total of 17 Sub Committees to be constituted and will be inaugurated in phases in due course.

He noted that work is ongoing at the Borteyman and University of Ghana Stadium in preparation of the games.

He explained that the construction of the facility at Borteyman is in three folds namely the Engineering aspect, procurement aspect and the construction of the facility itself adding that the contractor is currently on the engineering phase and expressed optimism that the construction of the facility will meet the timelines for the Games.

He entreated Ghanaians to own the event stressing that the games will become successful when Ghanaians fully give their support to the activities leading towards the event.

The Sub committee's are:

I .Media and Communication- Chaired by Mr. Dan Kwaku Yeboah

1. Technical Sub- Committee, Chaired by Dr. Emmanuel Owusu ANSAH

III. Marketing and Sponsorship Sub committee Chaired by Mr. Reginald Laryea

1. Legal Sub committee Chaired by Ms Eva Okyere
2. Finance and Ticketing Chaired by Mr. Andy Sam
3. Legacy Sub- Committee Chaired by Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu

VII. Medical and Anti- Doping Chaired by Dr. Mrs. Beatrice D. William

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana will host seven West African countries in the Rugby Africa 7s competition at the Paa Joe Stadium in Kumasi on November 27 and 28, 2021.

Ghana faces Mali, Benin and Niger in Pool A while Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso and Togo slug it out in Pool B.

The Vice President of Ghana, HE Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has presented Kersey Woname with her Women In Sports Association (WISA) Award for her exploits in Fencing over the years.

Kersey Woname who is based in the United Kingdom was nominated in 2019, but could not receive it due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While on holidays in Ghana, she had the privilege and honour to receive the award from the Vice President.

Present at the short ceremony were president of Ghana Fencing and Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) second vice president, Mohammed Mahadi and Prof. E. D. Agyeman, her grand dad.

Kersey Woname said she is preparing to represent Ghana on the big stages like the Commonwealth, African and Olympic Games.

President of WISA, Madam Gloria Commodore expressed her joy the the Vice President delivered the certificate.

She said due to financial constraints, the next WISA Awards will be held on a low key, unless the Vice President supports them.

She hinted that only 10 most outstanding female sports personalities will be honoured next season.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Winbase Promotion held a press conference on Thursday November 25 to introduce boxers of their fight night scheduled for December 4 at the Trust Sports Emporium, Gamashie Hall.

Promoter and manager, Edwin Nii Odartey Evans who addressed the media and boxing fanatics acknowledged the presence of the Ghana Boxing Authorities, the Ghana Supporters Union, the Media, and boxers.

He commended the GBA for coming up with well-designed National title belts which three of them will be up for grabs on their bill.

Issac Aryeetey (Iron Boy) who is on  the co-main event for the night thanked all elders and his manager who was present,

“I have been training for some time now, though competitors are uncommon and I find it tough to get an opponent. God being so good, I heard one is handy for me this time around so I've decided to make that test useful for myself and fans. He can't outwit me in the ring even in my worse state, he will not traverse all the scheduled 12 rounds because I’m worthy for this” he said.

Joseph Akai Nettey who challenges for the National Light Flyweight championship fight also rebutted: I want to thank everyone here and winbase Promotions management, I started boxing before him so the ring will determine, I know what I can do so it’s not about bragging here and there let’s wait and see what happens on that day whether the fight will travel all rounds or there will be a halt.

John Quaye will challenge Yusif Seidu, the WABU Champion for the Ghana National Title. He  promisesd to crush his opponent as he is ripe to surprisingly prove his opponent wrong.

“People know what I can do so no need to say much here because I’m waiting on the big day” he expressed.

Tough fighter, Yusif Seidu, replied “I’m ready to receive it all on that fight night so he should be well prepared and come for the delivery. I heard he is the Junior Game Boy, well, l have seen what Game Boy does in the ring and can portray all, but when I release my style he will flee from the ring trust me”.

Winbase signee Mohammed Nii Ayikwei Aryeetey (Golden Star) comes face to face for the first time against experienced Isaac Korley Quaye for the new Ghana National Flyweight championship as the main event of the night,

Pretty Boy Isaac Quaye thanked all promoters and all officials for calling on him to get back to his roots to show what he knows best.

Mohammed Aryeetey said “I’m thanking all elders, I want him to know we are newly made rising stars and ready to move from National to International, my opponent has beaten a lot in the past, well that is in the past so he should be prepared when coming into the ring with the rising Golden Star, that’s all I have to say now”.

In attendance were GBA board members Mr John Manfo, Michael Tetteh, Roger Banor, Laud Acquaye, renowned coach Akai Nettey and Theophilus Lartey.

The bill comprises an 8 rounds Welterweight contest between Charles Lesko Sosiya vrs Samuel Lartey, 8 rounds Heavyweight contest between Mohammed Ali vrs Felix Mankattah, 6 rounds Bantamweight contest between Michael Dicardi Nelson vs Rocky Otoo and 6 rounds Flyweight contest between Marvelous Dodoo vrs Simon Tackie.

There will also 6 rounds Super Welterweight contest, Christopher Buxton vrs Ebenezer Sowah, while there would be another 8 rounds Super middleweight contest between Emile Kalekuzi and Moses Lartey.

Light Heavyweight Issah Inusah will face Prosper Quaye over 8 rounds.

Enoch Tettey Tetteh and Alfred Quaye will square up over a 6 rounds Bantamweight contest.

From Augustus Dodoo

Former Ghanaian International and Bayern Munich star Samuel Osei Kuffour has been elected as the new President of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), the umbrella body for Ghanaian players both local and abroad.

The Ghanaian football stalwart received overwhelming approval from members of the union at their annual Congress held at the Accra City Hotel.

Kuffour after his victory thanked his colleagues and challenged them to forge a much stronger front while fighting for each other to provide better welfare for footballers.

Captain of Medeama Joseph Tetteh Zutah got the approval of his colleagues as he was elected the Vice President of the PFAG.

Zutah who was on the field leading his club side Medeama against Karela in a league match while the Congress was going on had earlier sent a heartwarming video which was played to the delegates.

New Board members were also elected into office with Ghanaian legend Abedi Ayew Pele, Kwame Ayew, Augustine Arhinful, Ibrahim Tanko, Stephen Appiah, Mohammed Muntari Tagoe, Elizabeth Addo, and Gifty Appiah all receiving acclamation as Directors of the PFAG.

Founder and General Secretary Anthony Baffoe continue to be at the helm of affairs of the PFAG Secretariat together with his Deputy Solomon Torson.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif, and the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association Prosper Harrison Addo were all around to lend support to the players.

Mr. Ussif explained that the government is embarking on a programme to support footballers, especially ex-sportsmen, having asked them to put their best for the country.

The Minister cited the recent package the Ministry just rolled out for the Black Satellites as an example of what the government is doing to help footballers.

Mr. Harrison Addo on behalf of the GFA also expressed his happiness with the leadership of the PFAG and educated players on why they should channel their grievances through their union for it to be managed well.

The man widely acknowledged as the pioneer of Beach Soccer in Switzerland has heaped praises on the founders of the sand sport in Ghana.

Addressing participants at the ongoing FIFA Instructors, Coaches and Referees Course in Prampram, Angelo Schirinzi described the initial foundation work of Beach Soccer managers as tireless and sacrificial.

"At the beginning, you have to do everything from ground zero and work up slowly until others come in to support. For this I'm aware Ghana is not different. That is why I have a lot of respect for his (Yaw Ampofo-Ankrah) many years of dedication and passion to the vision".

Speaking to coaches, referees and club administrators, Angelo Schirinzi recalled how he jumped into his car and drove from Zurich to Monaco for nearly six hours to watch Eric Cantona play his first Beach Soccer competition in the year 2000.

"For me it was a natural instinct and today I can say it was one of my best decisions ever to bring this amazing sport to Switzerland. I can see exactly this same commitment and dedication by the Ghana Beach Soccer management here led by Yaw which we must support to succeed".

Angelo Schirinzi is the author of several manuals on the sand sport which has been approved by Beach Soccer Worldwide and is used as a reference book by all Beach Soccer affiliated countries across the globe.

The former World Cup trainer of Tahiti and Coordinator of Beach Soccer in the Bahamas believes that with a bit more push, Ghana can become a powerhouse on the continent as far as Beach Soccer is concerned.

"I would like to remind you that in Switzerland, we do not have any natural beaches so we create artificial venues and carry the sand there.  Ghana is therefore like a gold mine because you have so many natural beaches here and all you need is infrastructure, investment and a long term plan".

The one week FIFA certified training course combining technical,  officiating and aspects of management, will end on Friday 26th November 2021.

Source: GBSA

Former Ghanaian International and Bayern Munich star Samuel Osei Kuffour has been elected as the new President of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), the umbrella body for Ghanaian players both local and abroad.

The Ghanaian football stalwart received overwhelming approval from members of the union at their annual Congress held at the Accra City Hotel.

Kuffour after his victory thanked his colleagues and challenged them to forge a much stronger front while fighting for each other to provide better welfare for footballers.

Captain of Medeama Joseph Tetteh Zutah got the approval of his colleagues as he was elected the Vice President of the PFAG.

Zutah who was on the field leading his club side Medeama against Karela in a league match while the Congress was going on had earlier sent a heartwarming video which was played to the delegates.

New Board members were also elected into office with Ghanaian legend Abedi Ayew Pele, Kwame Ayew, Augustine Arhinful, Ibrahim Tanko, Stephen Appiah, Mohammed Muntari Tagoe, Elizabeth Addo, and Gifty Appiah all receiving acclamation as Directors of the PFAG.

Founder and General Secretary Anthony Baffoe continue to be at the helm of affairs of the PFAG Secretariat together with his Deputy Solomon Torson.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Mustapha Ussif, and the General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association Prosper Harrison Addo were all around to lend support to the players.

Mr. Ussif explained that the government is embarking on a programme to support footballers, especially ex-sportsmen, having asked them to put their best for the country.

The Minister cited the recent package the Ministry just rolled out for the Black Satellites as an example of what the government is doing to help footballers.

Mr. Harrison Addo on behalf of the GFA also expressed his happiness with the leadership of the PFAG and educated players on why they should channel their grievances through their union for it to be managed well.

The first edition of HYDROTHERAPY course 2022, will be organized by Roni Leef (B.Ed. in Physical Education and Sport for the Disabled), an International Hydrotherapist and Rehabilitative Swimming Therapist and CEO of Water Clinic based in Israel in partnership with department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports (HPERS-UEW) and the Ghana Footvolley Association (GFVA).

The date for the course is slated from 28th February- March 4th, 2022. The five- day course will offer participants the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and best practices by using water in balancing the nervous system and treating sports related injuries. Join us for HYDROTHERAPY course 2022 at Olympic Arena Pool, Winneba in Central Region of Ghana and walk away with powerful knowledge that will empower you to forge the path for the future of Hydrotherapy.

To register for the course is GHC 150.00. The "Early Bird Registration Deadline" is on February 20th , 2022. Registration is limited to only fifty ( 50) applicants.

 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT  AT HYDROTHERAPY COURSE?

* Ample interaction opportunity with the resource Personnel ( Roni Leef)

*Opportunity to establish a network of good company

*Participants will receive/awarded with certificate of participation.

 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Coaches, Swimmers, Nurses, Professional involved in physiotherapy and physical education teachers, Students. Anybody with a passion for sports.

Contact numbers: 0246187584, 0244091826

By Sammy Heywood Okine