The leadership of Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) has met the boss of Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah to discuss development collaboration between the two bodies in enhancing the Junior & Senior High School Athletics esp the Inter Co & NISAC Championships.

After the exciting 13^th African Games which drew a large crowd to the Legon Sports Stadium, the GAA has seen that many people love Track & Field and want to spread the sport from the grassroots to the tertiary level.

Yours Truly will be very happy to see companies also involved in the promotion and motivation of our athletes.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The leadership Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has decided to recruit some civilians who exceled at the recent 13^th African Games which was held in Accra, Ghana.

The announcement came after the Golden Arms, the national armwrestling team presented their medals to the hierarchy of the GIS.

The civilians are Blessed Nunoo, Mary Quaye, Rashida Abass, Godwin Sackey and Mariam Karid Moro.

Also ICO Nii Otoo Larkyne and Ass. Insp. Edward Y. Asamoah (Captain) are to be promoted.

According to the President of Ghana and African Armwrestling, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, he is very happy to get employment through sports for the athletes who gave Ghana gold at the 13^th African Games.

He expressed that such rewards encourage others to do sports, because there are many people who have great talent but are unemployed.

He hinted that armwrestling has won over 307 medals (excluding the 41 won at the African Games) for Ghana in international competition.

The Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), Kwame Asuah Takyi who commended the armwrestlers who won 41 of Ghana's 69 medals at the African Games has been made a patron of GAF..

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana's renowned Light Heavyweight boxer Bastie Samir (20-1-1) who trains out of the Wisdom Boxing Gym still has his eyes on the gold of presenting a world title to Ghanaians before retiring from boxing,

To realise the dream he needs to change himself in the process, “I want to just become a more dominant and better fighter” he said and it is not stopping now.

Despite Bastie Samir's delays in his boxing career and recent loss in the united states of America against Cleotis Pendarvis he is set to  return big for the  UBO Africa Light Heavyweight  title on April 13th 2024 at Decathlon, Nima in Accra against Idowu Rasheed (5-1-1) of Nigeria who is steadily moving on to be a world champion in the near future also

Bastie Samir made a spectacular entrance to his fight against Briamah Kamoko at the Bukom Boxing Arena in the year 2017 with a show stopping performance But looked increasingly lost after that very fight but he now seems to have find his rhythm of making it to the top once again.

There are other entertaining fighters billed on the card to make the night a memorable one,

Charles Amarteifio vrs Bright Ayala (8rnds Lightweight contest)

Clinton Nana Adjei vrs Fioklu Dogbevi (6rnds Cruiser Weight contest)

George Faho vrs Abdul Majid (6rnds welterweight contest)

Paul Sackey vrs Wisdom Agbogleamemu (8rnds Light Heavyweight)

Shakul Samir vrs Patrice Sou Toke (8rnds International Super Middleweight)

By Augustus Dodoo

Asamoah Gyan endorsed the All Regional Games on March 21 on social media.

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has expressed his belief that the upcoming All Regional Games will be instrumental in discovering sporting talent across Ghana.

The championship which involves several disciplines is aimed at reviving grassroots sport across the 16 regions in the country.

The initiative requires each region to conduct trials and select their top sportsmen and women, who will then compete against representatives from other regions.

According to Gyan, this nationwide competition will be a significant step towards unearthing the next generation of Ghanaian athletes.

"[Event] will take people out of the street, it is coming to stay,” Gyan said in an interview with Asempa FM.

"It is a project that will be organized every year and will keep people on their toes.

“This is the time people can discover their talent [as a profession]. It will help Ghana in the future,” he said.

The organizers are set to officially launch the competition during a press conference scheduled for April 9.

This event will mark the formal introduction of the All Regional Games to the public and the media, providing further details on the championship's structure, disciplines involved, and how it aims to revive grassroots sports across the country.

The disciplines include football, boxing, athletics, armwrestling, tennis, basketball, volleyball and e sports

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Representatives of Association of African Sports Confederation (UCSA/ AASC) World Skate (Africa) on the 13th of March 2024 held an exclusive meeting with the top echelon of the Ghana Skaters Association (GHASA) at the La Beach Hotel.

UCSA/AASC who are the also the organizers  of the Africa Games had two representatives, two representatives from the World Skate Africa, and two representatives from GHASA made up the meeting.

The core of the meeting centered on how Roller Sports can be integrated into the 14th Edition African Games to be hosted by Egypt.

USCA had ultimately wanted to know how big Roller Sports was in the world and in Africa .

Mr. Konan Julien and Freddy Marius Tchibozo representing the World Skate body as General Secretary and Treasurer respectively maintained that World Skate Africa had over 30 African Countries who are ready to express their desire to affiliate to USCA/AASC. They said they tried to join in 2016 but were unsuccessful.

President of USCA/AASC, Gen Ahmed Nasser M.K. Mohammed impressed on World Skate Africa to prepare and re- submit new documents to their outfit since there has been changes in requirements since 2016.

He admonished the leadership of World Skate Africa to have periodic engagement with USCA AASC and be willing to abide by the constitutional provisions of the body when all goes well.

The World Skate Africa representatives informed General Nasser on their last General Assembly in 2022 and provided information on the preparedness of skateboarding towards the Paris Olympics this year.

Mr. Nasser assured World Skate Africa of their readiness to assist to develop Roller Sports through the African Games and the Olympic Games.

The Ghana Skaters Association GHASA was advised to put their house in order and take advantage of the benefits of the affiliation to UCSA/ AASC.

Source GHASA

Meet Accra Hearts of Oak’s new board of directors

Shareholders of Accra Hearts of Oak have on April 4, 2024 confirmed the appointment of its new, nine-member board.

Ther decision at the Annual General Meeting means Togbui will keep his position as the Chairman of the Executive Board at the club. He is the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State. He also served as President of the National House of Chiefs.

He holds a BSc degree in Administration from the University of Ghana Business School, where he was a Lecturer for four (4) years, teaching Financial Accounting (BSc Programme) and Accounting Theory (MBA Programme). He also holds an MBA from Yale University School of Management, New Haven, USA.

Togbui is a business executive and the CEO of SAS Finance Group Ltd and Strategic Initiatives Ltd. He is an investment banker with experience spanning over thirty (30) years. He has founded many companies and currently serves on the boards of Africa World Airlines Ltd, Ensign Global College, SAS Finance Group Ltd, Strategic Initiative Ltd, Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Ltd, and World Trade Centers Association, New York, among others.

Delali Anku-Adiamah

Delali Anku-Adiamah is a highly qualified professional with a PhD in Computational Systems Biology from the University of Manchester and a BSc in Computer Science with Business Management from the University of Birmingham, among other credentials.

Anku-Adiamah's impressive background includes positions at Manchester United as a Financial Analyst, Accenture as a Technology Consultant Manager, Markit as VP, Professional Services CodedRed RMS, FactSet as a Senior Implementation Specialist, and Autonomy, an HP Company, as a Technical Specialist (Pre-Sales).

Prof. Agyemang Badu Akosa

Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa is a medical doctor by training and a consultant pathologist. He is a retired professor, head of the Department of Pathology at the University of Ghana Medical School, and former Director General of the Ghana Health Service.

He has chaired various boards, including African Population and Health Research Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Ghana Skin Foundation, and Phytica Ghana. He is the Chairman of the Board of New Crystal Health Services, Order of St. John in Ghana, Vice Chair of Ensign Global College, and Lead Consultant at Ghana Standards Authority Cellular Pathology Laboratory.

Professor Akosa is a seasoned researcher. He is a Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, Ghana Medical Association, Royal College of Pathologists, and West African College of Physicians and the Ghana College of Physicians.

He continues to be a student of Governance and Leadership. He is an Nkrumaist and a life[1]long supporter of Accra Hearts of Oak.

Mr. Akwasi Agyeman

Mr. Akwasi Agyeman is a professional with an extensive background in media, banking and tourism. He is the current CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority having been appointed in 2017.

Before that, Mr Akwasi Agyeman was the Managing Director of Global Media Broadcasting Company where he oversaw the day-to-day operations of e.TV Ghana, Happy FM, and YFM (Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi).

He previously worked for Stanbic Bank, Merchant Bank Ghana Limited and Ecobank Ghana. This illustrious career has seen him win reputable awards including CEO of the Year 2019 and worked in 17 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia and North America. Furthermore, he has been a Board Member, Vice-President or President of many organisations.

Mr. Akwasi Agyeman holds a BA (Hons) in Social Science and a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Ghana. In addition, he holds an MBA from Tulane University, New Orleans, USA.

Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey

Kenneth Ashigbey is a strategic and creative thinker with extensive experience in leadership, advocacy, telecommunications policy and regulatory engagement and corporate governance. Since 2017, he has been the CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunication. Before then, Kenneth Ashigbey was the Managing Director of Graphic Communications Group Ltd (Ghana), where he steered the company to aggressive growth and profitability.

Kenneth Ashigbey is the 1st Vice President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association; Convenor of Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining (Ghana) and a Board Member or Chairman of various organisations in Ghana.

Kenneth Ashigbey holds a BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of Science and Technology (Ghana) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Finance from Leicester University (UK). He also has a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (Corporate Governance) from Swiss Management Centre, Zurich, Switzerland.

Mrs. Ivy Heward-Mills

Mrs Ivy Heward-Mills is a former Justice of the High Court. She is currently on attachment at the law offices of Heward-Mills and Co, Accra, Ghana, as a Lawyer.

She was also a member of the Council of Patrons of Accra Hearts of Oak SC and a representative of Hearts Ladies on the Board. She has always served the club very well with passion.

Mr. Samuel Wilfred Yaw Inkoom

Mr. Inkoom is currently the Managing Consultant of Asemaku Consult, an accounting firm. He was the Audit and Technical Partner at Morrison and Associates from January 2006 to April 2020. Mr. Samuel Wilfred Yaw Inkoom holds a BSc degree in Administration, majoring in Accounting, from the University of Ghana.

He is also a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Practitioner. Mr. Inkoom was Executive Director (Finance & Administration) of the erstwhile Bank for Housing and Construction with supervisory responsibility for the following departments: Accounting, Treasury, Research/Corporate Planning, Human Resources, and General Services. He also served as Chief Internal Auditor and Chief Accountant of the Bank at various times. He was also Executive Secretary of the Ghana Association of Consultants and Deputy Managing Director of Ayiem Oil Mills.

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe

Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe is a medical doctor and a former CEO of Hearts of Oak. He was also the Chairman of the Ghana Football Association from 2004-2005.

He was Ghana's Ambassador to Serbia from 2006-2008 and represented the Council of Patrons of Hearts of Oak on the Board. He has extensive experience and understanding of the game of football in Ghana and beyond.

Hon. Vincent Sowah Odotei

Hon. Sowah Odotei was Ghana's Deputy Communications Minister and a Member of Parliament (MP) for La Dade Kotopon Constituency from 2016 to 2020.

He is a football administrator and has vast knowledge and experience in strategic management and finance. He is the founder and CEO of Vallex Leasing Company Limited, a leading equipment leasing company in Ghana. He was the CEO of the Club in 2008.

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The exciting and spectacular Africa Breaking Nation 2024 competition is happening at La, Fe Se Gardens from 11th to 14 April 2024.

The event is being organized by Africa Breaking Academy in collaboration with The Ruggeds from Netherlands.

The project aims to highlight Breaking as a new sport for the 2024 Olympics Games.

Nana Tuffour Okai aka B boy Lyricx CEO of African Breaking Academy said there will be professional Dance Workshops in Elmina and Accra before the main event that is hosting super Break dancers from eight African Countries.

The thanked the amazing students of ABA, Goethe Institute, Breaking Federation of Ghana. National Sports Authority (NSA) and Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) for their motivation, inspiration and support.

The countries to be represented are Ghana, Ivory Coast , Guinea, Togo , Benin , Nigeria , Niger and Burkina Faso.

The will compete in one versus one and all style crew breaking battles.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Wisdom Boxing Promotions is coming up with another innovation in professional boxing in Ghana with the Salafest Boxing Gala 2024 ‘Return of the Beast’on Saturday, 13 April at Decathlon Ghana Kawukudi, Nima, Accra.

Topping the long list of crack boxers featuring on the bill is world title hopeful Bastie Samir who returns to the ring to clash with Nigerian Rasheed Idowu.in a 10 rounder for the UBO Africa Lightheavyweight Championship.

“I want to deliver a world title for Ghana. It’s my dream, and this fight is an opportunity and a stepping stone to continue to pursue that dream” Basite said.

His junior brother Shakur Samed (11- 4-7-0) who represented Ghana at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games meets experienced Patrice Sou Toke of Burkina Faso with a record of (32- 23 -8-1) in another international bout,

Rising pro prospect of the Wisdom Boxing Gym, Haruna Mohammed (4-3-1-0) will take on veteran George Amuzu (62-18-44-2) for the National Cruiserweight Championship.

Promising Ashiaman based Nana Adjei Clinton (3-1) is grateful for the opportunity to showcase himself on the Salafest boxing event dubbed ‘Return of the Beast’.

The 23 years old Clinton has expressed gratitude to his team for the encouragement in his professional career as it had not been easy. He faces Togolese local champion Dogbevi, who has been bragging on on social media, to stop the Ghanaian in 2 rounds. Clinton said the ring will decide.

George Mensah squares up with Abdul Majid in a welterweight contest. Paul Sackey faces Wisdom Agbogbleamenu in an eight round light heavyweight contest.

Also fighting on the bill are Wasiru Mohammad, Paul Sackey, Delali Miledzi and Charles Amartefio.

According to PRO / Administrator of Wisdom Boxing Promotions Ms Sarah Lotus Asare, the event is to showcase the next generation of champion boxers from their gym.

He said there would be an amateur show comprising juvenile, elite and female boxers. The amateur bouts are headlined by Theophilous Allotey, 2 time African bronze medalist.

The fight night will also feature an E-Boxing tournament regulated by the Ghana Esports Association.

For tickets, visit the USSD and Offline Ticketing. Speed dial code 7133370# Or dial *71333# and enter the event code 70 to find this event and register or Call 0242362541/ 0245152765/ 0209440279.

Yours Truly is an official media partner for the Salafest Boxing Event dubbed “The Return of the Beast”.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Samuel Takyi aka Ring Warrior has presented his precious 13^th African Games gold medal to his mentor, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong.

The 2020 Olympic boxing bronze medalist said on his social media, Facebook platform post ‘Sharing the pinnacle of success with the man who’s always been my rock, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong.

Dr. Ofori Sarpong is an astute businessman of many years’ experience. A proud product of Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (Presec), he has an amazing businessman and industrialist.

He formed the Sarpong Ventures Ltd, an import and trading business, worked very hard and in no time became very renown in the Central District of Accra.

He set up the Special Investments Ltd which is a real estate and construction business and can boast of a significant number of estate houses and apartments in very strategic area of the city and numerous office complexes and shops.

Ernest, in conjunction with a very close friend of his, Dr Osei-Kwame (a.k.a Despite) formed the United 2 Co. Ltd which is a holding company for the U2 SALT LTD – a 600 acre salt mining company and a refinery at Winneba in the Central Region and co-partnered in setting up a television station by name UNITED TELEVISION (UTV Ltd) which is currently one of the leading TV stations in the country.

Ernest Ofori-Sarpong who dreams of becoming a big time industrialist, solely formed mineral water company, Special Ice Ltd which can currently boast of two factories in Accra and Kumasi.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

New boxing sensation, Stanley Nyantekyi of the Bronx Boxing Gym in Accra won the National Featherweight Title Belt on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at SG Mall in Kumasi when he stopped veteran Emmanuel Quartey, a journeyman known in boxing circles as ‘Akufo Addo’.

Nyantekyi also called the Ashanti Warrior started the bout on a good fast note to keep his fans alert and ready for action as he came for business after a late downpour.

The new champion born and bred in Kumasi but decided to come down south to Accra to learn how to box pressured his older opponent with accurate shots to the admiration of his cornermen who expressed joy that the future is bright for their ward.

Quartey decided not to come for round four as he had enjoyed enough punches and was gasping for breath as well as limping.

Mr. Gordon Frimpong, CEO of Osibor Promotions who staged the bout ‘Boxfest’ thanked the Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) for the support as well as officials and medics including media and boxing fans who made the trip to Kumasi.

He promised more interesting bouts in the Garden City in the near future.

President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mr. Abraham Neequaye who presented the belt said he loved the atmosphere in Kumasi and hinted that the next boxing league will involve Accra, Ashanti and the northern regions.

In other supporting bouts Elvis Ahorgah aka ‘Soldier’ defeated Adoku Ghartey as John Zile and Bismark Saah solded out a great show to testify what their coaches have taught them.

Eric Quarm also of the Fit Square Gym also fought Richard Fenyi, while Emmanuel Otoo engaged Sani Yidane Kugley.

Hard working Nigerian Samson Solomon defeated Kwesi Tuti

Usife Lambo and Aaron Ashiley gave a good account of themselves, same as Robert Bruce and John Power.

Stanley Nyantekyi made history by winning over Emmanuel Quartey to claim the national featherweight title.

By Sammy Heywood Okine