Mrs. Winifred Seibu Arthur, Headmistress of Mamfe Methodist Girls Senior High School has sent goodwill and success messages to the Black Queens as they play in the semi-finals of the 2024 African Women's Football Championship in Morocco today.

The Black Queens of Ghana play host nation Morocco in a crucial match which is very important to both countries.

According to Mrs. Winifred Siebu, they can do it because they are capable.

She noted that in the same way as her students went to Kimberley to conquer and raked the medals,  the Queens will also make it.

She advised them to be focused and concentrate on the Ultimate goal which is to win the cup.

"You can do it, we are solidly behind you. All girls and women as well as the men are with you, no fear, just go to the stadium and enjoy yourself" she expressed.

The Queens who are ranked 6th on the continent are in the best four and victory will place them very high.

Meanwhile Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams aka the GASMan, CEO of Dreamland Sports Plus and One on One Foundation also sent his message for the Black Queens to score and make Ghanaians happy.

Williams is also President of Ghana Tug of War Association.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

On Saturday, 2nd August Ghana Tug of War Association (GHATOWA) in collaboration with Ghana Education Service (GES) will honor sports girls and boys for making Ghana proud at the 2024 and 2025 Africa Tug of War championship in Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) and South Africa (Kimberley) respectively where Akroso Sectech won bronze and Mamfe Methodist Girls won two silvers and three bronze.

Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams, President of Ghana Tug of War Association said they will also honor some organisations and individuals for continuously supporting schools sports especially Tug of War (Strength Challenge or Pull Contest). They include 10 Companies, 10 Cooperate Personalities, 5 Stakeholders, 5 Media Houses, 10 Media Personalities and 10 Heads of SHS(s).

“Come and have an experience with the ROPE as 20 SHS (s) battle for bragging rights on who to represent Ghana next year at the Africa Championship 2026. It’s a victory pull, it’s a festival of strength and it’s time to select schools to represent Ghana. Let’s join over 20 senior high  schools with over 15,000 spectators as the rope will be stretched and pulled to decide who leads Ghana to Africa next year on Saturday, 2nd August* at Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS from 9am to 4:00pm” he said.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                                    

Nana Tuffour Okai aka Bboy Lyricx, President of the Breaking Federation of Ghana and Africa Breaking Academy officially launched the maiden edition of Root of the Culture - a groundbreaking photo exhibition and video documentary in Africa on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Nima-Maamobi Community Learning Center, a hub of creativity and inspiration.

The premiere offered a powerful visual and narrative journey into Bboy Lyricx’s path toward developing the Afro Break concept - a fusion of African cultural identity and the global breakdance movement.

Through striking imagery and a heartfelt documentary, attendees were taken through the milestones, struggles, and triumphs that shaped both his personal evolution and the wider vision of Afro Break Concept.

Dignitaries from the French Embassy, KGL Foundation, and the local district assembly were in attendance, alongside a vibrant community of dancers, creatives, and youth.

The event marked a significant moment in Ghana’s dance landscape, with many highlighting it as the first time a dancer had used both visual art and documentary film to share their journey in this format.

The Photo gallery exhibition offered more than just aesthetics - it sparked dialogue around breaking as a sport and Hiphop culture, particularly as it gears up for the global stage through the Olympics.

For many in attendance, especially young dancers, the event was not only informative but deeply inspiring. The combination of storytelling, photography, and film emphasized the importance of documenting cultural innovation and the personal journeys behind them.

Attendees left feeling empowered, with many expressing renewed motivation to pursue their own creative paths and contribute to Ghana’s growing dance and arts scene.

The success of Root of the Culture sets a new benchmark for artistic expression in the breaking community and showcases the power of dance as both a cultural and professional pursuit.

Source Nana Tuffour Okai

Abdul Rasheed Saminu has blazed to a new NATIONAL RECORD in the 100m with a 9.84s run at the Last Chance Qualifier in Georgia, USA over the weekend .

That’s the joint 3rd fastest time in the world this year behind ???????? Kishane Thompson (9.75) and ???????? Oblique Seville (9.83).

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. James Thompson, organizer of the Willie Williams Athletics Championship has congratulated Rasheed Saminu for breaking the national 100m record twice this year. Rasheed Saminu won the 100m in the 2022 edition of the Willie Williams Athletics Championship held at the university of Ghana stadium in Legon.

James Thompson Ansumah aka Bakayano said the Willie Williams Athletics has produced many champion athletes for Ghana, notable among the are Benjamin Azamati who won the first edition in 2018, Solomon Hammond, winner of the 2019 edition, Rasheed Saminu won the 2022 edition and James Dadzie was the first runner up, all of are olympians and based in the US. James Thompson said it is time the government of Ghana support the Willie Williams Athletics financially to be able to produce more athletes for the country.

He said government should assist the athletics federation, Ghana Athletics to organize many competitions for the country to help the athletes improve upon their performances. James Thompson is also the organizer of the Tizza football gala and athletics, he also called on corporate bodies to sponsor individuals who are helping in their own small ways to organize competitions for the the athletes, the federation cannot do it alone.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation will organise a boxing show at the Bukom Park in Accra on 2nd August.

Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation and Mubarak's Safebox Boxing Promotions will stage a super fight night dubbed 'Operation Giving Back to the Community Fight Night at the Bukom Park as part of the Homowo Festival celebrations and promotion of sports tourism in Ghana.

Boxers who will feature at the professional, amateur and juvenile levels on the night will be presented with special boxing kits and equipment.

According to enterprising hardworking matchmaker and promoter, Mubarak Nanor it is going to be an exciting experience and urged young boxers to report .He hinted that boxers who show up will be rewarded handsomely.

Joe Bronya the founder of Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation is back to motivate and inspire young boxers.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The National Armwrestling Team, the Golden Arms were in high spirits and excellent morale before leaving the shores of Ghana for the 2025 edition of the African Championship in Abuja, Nigeria.

At the media workout held at the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra, Grace Mintah, a senior armwrestler and world champion was optimistic that Ghana will reign high again, and even do better than previous competitors.

Edward Yamoah Asamoah, Captain of the team said they are going for the ultimate and he expressed gratitude to companies that have supported them.

Technical Director of the team, Mr. Hussein Addy told Yours Truly in an exclusive interview before departure that all the 27 athletes and four coaches are in good form and perfect condition to perform.

"As you can see, all the athletes, both males and females are eager to go and bring something home. We are really focused as our destination is beyond Abuja. Our target is gold but we will not leave silver and bronze there to come back empty,  we are going to win everything to prove that we are the best on the continent and also make our country, sponsors and president proud" he said.

Hussein Akwetey Addy who is a Technical Official hinted that some Ghanaians will officiate at the competition.

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Africa Armwrestling Confederation as well as Ghana Armwrestling Federation said Ghana is presenting a strong side with some debutants who are going to surprise contestants.

He thanked sponsors and partners like the National Lotteries, Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation OmniBSIC and the security agencies.

Meanwhile, GLICO has awarded a personal and travel insurance package worth 100,000ghc to the Golden Arms.

Mr. Ben Avickson, Ag Chief Sales Officer of GLICO said the package should inspire the athletes to do their best and retain the trophy as the best on the continent of Africa.

ASP Bernice Timbilla, head of the Sports Directorate of Ghana Police said some Police personnel will feature and she believes they will excel. She urged Ghanaians to remember the Golden Arms in their prayers though they have trained very well.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ace boxing journalist, Ekow Asmah has urged the sports media to branch their interests into boxing and promote Ghana Boxing.

Speaking to the experienced and accomplished writer, he observed that boxing journalists are only a handful in Ghana, and the bulk join when there is negative news or a popular boxing personality visiting the country.

He noted that the low interest in reporting boxing is a factor to proving that boxing is the number one sport in Ghana that has achieved much in terms of medal and laurels for the nation.

He recalled that after almost 30 years without an Olympic medal. it was Samuel Takyi, a young boxer from Atukpai who won a bronze medal for the whole of Africa at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

According to Mr. Asmah who worked with the Graphic Communications before moving to the US, boxing has given the nation eleven world champions including Abigail Quartey, a female boxer who won the IBF title last year.

He named David Kotey aka Poison,  Prof. Azumah Nelson, Ike Bazooka Quartey, Alfred Cobra Kotey, Nana Yaw Konadu. Joshua Clottey, Joseph Agbeko, Isaac Dogboe, Emmanuel Tagoe and Richard Commey as real heroes who must be recognised and cherished.

Mr. Ekow Asmah said boxing is a passion of the inhabitants of the capital of Ghana and they love and practice the sport even more than football, however for the past five years there has not been a boxer who is rated at the top with the world boxing bodies like the World Boxing Council (WBC), World Boxing Association (WBA), international Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organisation (WBO).

He observed that the population of Boxing writers is very few and appealed to sports journalists to generate the interest in writing on boxing and using the right preferred terminologies.

He commended the few dedicated and loyal boxing writers like Yours Truly, Prince Dornu Leiku and Nat Attoh who combines ring announcing to his trade.

Mr. Asmah wished that more sports journalists would specialize in boxing reporting to help the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to publise their activities and programmes.

The author of books on Ghana Boxing expressed that although there are many skilful and talented boxers out there doing their best, they are not recognised in the world ratings because the leadership of the GBA is not in tune or networking with the various international bodies as compared to the time of the late Mr. Allotei Cofie aka Nii Ajenkwa who rose to become a Vice President of the WBC.

He also encouraged boxing officials especially managers and promoters to have the network and links to connect with the top personalities in the world of boxing so that Ghana can host world championships as being done in Saudi Arabia recently.

"Ghana was known as the Mecca of Boxing in Africa and we must maintain it by being proactive and resourceful when it comes to boxing matters" he stated.

The member of the seven member Ministerial Committee formed to investigate the death of the Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Oluwsegun Olanrewaju and make recommendations for a better boxing eco system said it is just unfortunate that leadership and direction has been a problem.

He called for unity and focus among the boxing community and exposure for the young rising boxers who need to compete among themselves to determine the best in the nation.

As Ghana Boxing is currently at the crossroads with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation calling for resetting and reforms, he hoped that the media would be resourced and have the interest to promote and give maximum publicity to boxing issues.

"The future is very bright because there are many juvenile and youth boxers who can make it, if they are supported" he added.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The National Sports Authority (NSA) will appoint a new Secretary General for the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) as their constitution stipulates.

Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah. Director of the NSA who graced the Extra Ordinary Congress of the Ghana Boxing Authority on Saturday at The Gym announced that a new Secretary General will be appointed as the initial process for the reforms and implementation of the recommendations by the Ministerial Committee that investigated the death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwsegun Olanrewaju and other related issues within the Ghanaian Boxing ecosystem.

According to the Director General of the NSA there would be engagements, workshops and seminars to re orientate the entire ecosystem for a new direction in conformity to the resetting agenda, with solid structures and systems.

He said amendments that need to be effected in the constitution would be done.

At the meeting, a motion was tabled for an extension of the mandate of the board which comes to a close on 22nd July, 2025.

Following the resignation of President Abraham Kotei Neequaye the leadership fell in the hands of the Second Vice President. Roger Barnor as the First Vice President, Rabbon Dodoo had also resigned earlier.

According to Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.they are not hijacking Boxing but rather patching the loop holes.

The immediate past President was not able to work with appointed Secretary Generals from the NSA.

Meanwhile the Board of the GBA is fully composed and ready to organise a Congress to elect new leaders as stipulated in the constitution

All the stakeholders have demonstrated massive support and contributing to the road map to a new Ghana Boxing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

As Minister for Sports, I'm thrilled to congratulate our phenomenal Black Queens on their remarkable achievement. Their WAFCON semi-finals qualification is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and passion for football.

Under my leadership, I've witnessed the team's transformation, and it's heartening to see the narrative shifting, results showing, and belief rising among the team and fans. The Black Queens' journey to the semis has been remarkable, and their determination to succeed is inspiring.

Hon. Kofi Adams, am proud to say that the Black Queens have made Ghana proud on the international stage. Their impressive performances are a source of pride for our nation, and I have no doubt that they will continue to inspire a new generation of young Ghanaian footballers.

As they take on the best teams in Africa, I want to assure them that they have the nation's support. *Go for Gold, Ghana is behind you.

With their talent, dedication, and perseverance, I'm confident that the Black Queens will make their mark on the international stage and bring glory to our beloved Ghana.

"My fellow football enthusiasts, I urge you to join me in rallying behind our incredible Black Queens! Let's shower them with love, support, and encouragement as they take on the best of Africa. Together, we can achieve greatness and make Ghana proud! Let's show them that we believe in them and that we're behind them every step of the way. _Let's do this, Ghana!_ Let's support our Black Queens and make our nation shine!" - Hon. Kofi Adams.

By Elizabeth A. Gyamfi