Mr. Akwasi Prempeh, course director at the Damang Golf Club has disclosed that they are ready to host the 2025 edition of the prestigious professional golf tournament in the Western Region of Ghana.

He said top golfers across the continent of Africa will be joining Ghanaian professional players to compete in the four day event.

According to Mr. Prempeh, outstanding performers will be rewarded with attractive prizes.

The PGA tournament is attended by top golfers and it has produced exciting results and players.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the PGA and the 12th edition of the tournament in Ghana.

One of the most excited golf personalities on this occasion is Alhaji Ahmed Padori, the Director of Operations of the PGA Ghana.

Ahmed Padori is very passionate about golf development and has played for a long time. He is the mover and shaker of the PGA, alongside Mr. Akwasi Prempeh, the tournament director.

They are most grateful to Genser and other sponsors the PGA.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                          

Ghana's Ayishatu Zakaria Ali, a vibrant female sports journalist from Ghana has been named among the 50 influential women in Africa in 2025.

The former sports reporter/ broadcaster at Homebase Sports, Happy FM and ETV is now based in USA, but contributes to Ghana national affairs. She is vibrant on her platforms on social media.

She is an advocate of female footballer and a member of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) and the Association of International Sports Press (AIPS).

She expressed her gratitude to be part of the amazing and incredible women.

She thank the organisers and all support of the programme.

"It feels amazing to be among this year's 50 Most Influential African Women In Sports honorees" she said.

The 50 Most Influential Women in Africa is organised by Women Sport Africa Network and African Sports Ventures Group.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Enterprising boxing promoter / manager Eddie Coleman returns to the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday December 28, 2025 with another bonanza as his ward, Musah Lawson (17-1), the national champion takes on the West African ruler, Jacob Tetteh Laryea aka Chorkor Fire for his WBO Africa Welterweight title..

Laryea (12-1) of the Bronx Gym suffered his first lose for the vacant African Boxing Union (ABU) Super Welterweight title against Jacques Tshikubu Muvud in Congo and wants a chance to redeem himself.

Coleman's company Sports Education Management (SEM) noted for organising mouth watering bouts is about to pull another big one with popular boxers on the bill.

He told Yours Truly in an exclusive interview that SEM has leant a lot from previous experiences and he hopes to organise better and on time.

He apologised to all who have been offended or troubled in his last promotion which involved the late Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali and Jacob Dickson which was well attended.

Eddie Coleman thanked the Interim Management Committee of Ghana Professional Boxing and National Sports Authority for bringing back the sport.

He acknowledged the essence for reforms and recommendations to improve boxing organisation in Ghana especially when it come to medicals and doping as well as ensuring very competitive fights for fans to enjoy.

According to him, the organisation of events to attract local and international tourists has always been his plan and promised to collaborate with the authorities in implementing the reforms.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Henry Harry Owoo has hailed the reforms in Ghana Boxing if that would make the game better and enable the country to produce more world champions.

Speaking to Yours Truly on Omashi TV mega show, The Big Fight Night, he commended the Ministry of Sports & Recreations and National Sports Authority (NSA) for ensuring sanity and saving precious lives in sports.

He also commended the leadership of the media outfit for their vision in entering the media space to promote the Ga language and supporting entertainment, culture and sports, especially boxing.

He said the new media has become very important, powerful and a great source of fast news and information.

He hailed young bloggers such as Chorkor Jamaica TV, Jamestown TV and others who share vital information in communities.

According to Mr. Owoo who is affectionately called Cartel or Nii Mogash, he loves sports a lot as he is a sportsman who plays football and watches boxing a lot. He played a key role when the boxing team from France visited Ghana recently.

He named Ike Bazooka Quartey as his favourite boxer and Ishmael Addo, former Hearts of Oak striker who won the Ghana Goal King three times as the footballer he admires most.

Speaking about himself, the Derby Avenue JHS and Apam SHS old student revealed that he has no political ambitions despite the massive crowd that shows up at the annual Cartel Charity Health Walk which he champions. This year's Walk has been fixed for December 5 and he urged everyone to join and support creating awareness of fitness and healthy living.

He noted that as a fan of Accra Hearts of Oak, he will not reject the chairman position if he has the opportunity to serve his favourite club.

He advised people of Ghana to take their health seriously by engaging in body exercises.

Mr. Owoo said this year's Cartel Walk will be massive and special because other activities will be available to enhance the event such as health screening, aerobics and fanfare. The Walk stars from the Mamprobi Post Office and ends at the Stephen Appiah Astro Turf aka Mamprobi Girls School.

"My main advice for everyone to live in a clean environment because cleanliness is next to godliness and we should try to keep our environment clean, let’s just be health conscious" he expressed.

He was not enthused when a ban was placed on Ghana Boxing because that is the profession of many people but embraces the medical reforms and recommends more competitive bouts.

“I know Bahubali very well and was sad to hear the sad news, so I will definitely support reforms and recommendations to make Ghana Boxing better” he expressed.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC) has concluded disciplinary proceedings involving three licensees, boxer Elvis Ahorgah aka Soldier Boxer, trainer Daniel Ayiquaye, and matchmaker Daniel Donkor following their unauthorized participation in a boxing event in Lagos, Nigeria on 1st October 2025.

Mr. Ahorgah, a licensed Ghanaian boxer, renounced his Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) license and fought under the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) without proper clearance. His trainer and matchmaker, both GBA licensees, actively supported the bout despite lacking official authorization.

After multiple invitations to appear before the Committee, Mr. Ahorgah failed to attend.

His conduct was deemed unpatriotic and in violation of GBA Rules and the Ethical Code of Conduct.

Consequently, the GBIMC has withdrawn his license, imposed an indefinite suspension from professional boxing in Ghana, and levied a GH¢5,000 fine.

Messrs Ayiquaye and Donkor, who admitted to errors in judgment, received suspensions of two and three months respectively, alongside fines of GH¢1,000 each. Failure to pay within two months will extend their suspensions.

The GBIMC Chairman who signed the release has directed that these sanctions be widely publicized, including notification to international boxing bodies, to reinforce discipline and uphold the integrity of Ghanaian boxing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

WBO Africa bantamweight champion Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey popularly known as Theo Lopez (12-0, 10 KOs) faces a big test of his world championship credentials against Asian Boxing Federation super flyweight champ, Jayr Raquinel (18-2-1, 14 KOs) of Philippines for the WBO Global super flyweight title on the Matchroom Boxing, Sharaf Mahama's Legacy Rise Sports Promotions and 258BXG collaboration show on 20 December at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, exclusively live worldwide on DAZN.

Ghana’s national cruiserweight champion,  Ahmed Abdula (9-0-0) 7 kO’s will face Obara Eradajaye( 21-2-0) 20 KO’s of Nigeria in a fierce battle.

Also on the bill is Holy Dorgbetor versus John Abaja Laryea in a hot featherweight contest.

There would be boxers from the USA and other parts of the world to join the boxing extravaganza in Accra.

Sampson Segbedzi the national and UBO Africa welterweight champion is also on the bill.

It will be the first time the Legon Sports Stadium will host a boxing show.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

The Golden Pedals of Ghana, Greater Accra Regional team and Africa Cycling Network Satellite are the three teams that will represent Ghana at this year's Tour du Ghana.

They will be joined by other cyclists from the USA, Netherlands, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Togo, Benin and Morocco to add up to 72 competitors to vie for honours at the grand event from November 13 to 24.

The Tour which is aimed at promoting tourism in Ghana will cover three regions namely Greater Accra, Volta and Oti in eight stages with 11 jerseys at stake.

This year's Tour which is the historical tenth edition has attracted sponsorship from Dot.Aleliers, Prudential Life Insurance, MTN,  THP,  Asa Plus, Twellium Ghana Ltd,  DHL Global,  Stanbic Bank and the chief of Akwamu Kotoi.

The Tour has been made possible through the efforts of collaboration between the Ghana Cycling Federation and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority, National Tourism Authority,  Ghana Olympic Committee and the Black Star Experience Secretariat.

The Ghana Cycling Federation hopes to improve upon their successes over the years, and compete well at future international events especially the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2028 Olympic Games.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                            

The Accra Open Golf tournament sponsored by telecommunications giants MTN has teed off at the Achimota Golf Club on Wednesday.

The four day tournament (from November 3rd to November 8th) which involves amateur, professional and lady golfers is expected to end on Saturday with attractive prizes to be won by participants.

54 golfers are taking part in the Open and they have displayed great sportsmanship and professionalism as well as dynamism in performance.

MTN Ghana has supported many sports events and programmes.                         

The Accra Open is one of the attractive golf competitors and the players and operators of the Achimota Golf Club are most grateful to MTN, the headline sponsor of the competition will dish out attractive and wonderful prizes to the most exciting players.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                                                

The Ga Landlord, His Royal Majesty, King Teiko Tackie Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse will graciously be one of the special guests at the Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards of Ghana Sports Media scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at the Accra International Conference Center.

Also invited is Nii Ayi-Bonte II, Gbese Mantse and Adonteng of the Ga State.

Nii Kojo Ashifie Paopanyira I aka Ben Nunoo Mensah, former President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and Development Chief of the Ga State will also be there.

The President of the Republic of Ghana, HE John Dramani Mahama and the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah will grace the event as Guests of Honour.

Some of the distinguished sports personalities to be awarded include Margaret Simpson, Abedi Pele, Tony Yeboah, Asamoah Gyan and others who excelled in the year under review such as the best male footballer, best female footballer, best boxer, best athlete, best coach and best badminton player.

The SWAG Awards is supported by OmniBSIC, NPA, Stanbic, Lufart, GCB Bank, Goldbod, Ghana Free Zones Authority, Phoenix Insurance etc.

The media partners are Ignite Media, GTV Sports+, Multimedia, Happy FM, Sporty FM, EIB, Media General etc.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Undefeated Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey popularly called Theo Lopez is rising  rapidly as he now moves up to third in the latest IBF Intercontinental junior bantamweight rankings and ever closer to breaking into the World rankings.

After missing the SWAG Professional boxer of the year, he is not perturbed, but focused and training harder to face the best of the best in his weight class.

Currently he holds the national Super flyweight, UBO Super flyweight and WBO Africa Bantamweight titles which puts him at 15^th in the world.

His coach and manager, Dr. Ofori Asare says they are on track as they move steadily towards the big world titles.

He told Yours Truly they want all the titles to become undisputed.   

According to Dr. Asare, Theo Lopez is a project which the government of Ghana must support to realise his goal.

He urged companies to invest in Ghana’s next world champion, because he has all the qualities and capabilities as well as experience to become a world champion.

Theo Allotey was a great amateur boxer who represented Ghana at the African Games and Olympic Games Qualifiers.

For the past four months he led the Boxing Ghana Top 10 Pound for Pound ratings.

By Sammy Heywood Okine