The Heroes Supporters Group have prayed and wished the Ghana Black Stars victory and success in their final group game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Comoros at the Accra Sprts Stadium on Sunday 12^th October 2025.

Chairman of Heroes Supporters, Mr. Alex Ahenfo said the Black Stars must go all out and get the three points with an impressive performance that will make Ghanaians happy. He urged football fans to storm the stadium to support the players.

Meanwhile, Ms. Wendy Naa Deide Sampah has also predicted a 3-0 victory for Ghana. She said the team has what it takes to win handsomely and she believes they will score more than two goals at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Ghana is leading Group I with 22 points and are in pole position to qualify for another World Cup after 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022.

Comoros had been a team that has worried Ghana in some crucial matches and many Ghanaian football fans want a revenge.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Leaders Of Ghana Boxing On Duty In Tanzania As Local Promotions Remain Halted

... Stakeholders Resisting Oppression And Suppression

The former acting President of the Ghana Boxing Authority, Referee Roger Barnor was at post in the ring on Friday night in Tanzania same as Samir Captan, the African Representatives of the WBO who is also Chairman of the Ghana Professional Boxing Interim Management Committee (IMC).

He presented the WBO Africa Junior Featherweight title belt to Tanzanian Salim Kassim who defeated Ghanaian Cann Neequaye through a unanimous decision, 99-91, 97-93, 98-92,

Salmin Kassim (now 9-0-2, 5 KOs) handed Cann Neequaye, son of Abraham Kotei Neequaye his second lose to drop his record to 15 - 2, 10 KOs.

The fight was held in Viwanja vya Posta, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Daniel Otoo from Bukom earlier beat Neequaye in Accra on the 'Shi shi shi' Boxing Night to celebrate Ghana's 68th Independence Day anniversary.

Meanwhile, Ghana Professional Boxing is still under lock due to a suspension directed by the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

Many boxing fans in Ghana are worried about the current situation in the country, because boxers may find other jobs to do.

Mr. Evans Bernie Johnson, Chairman of the Greater Accra Amateur Boxing Association said it unfortunate and sad because some of them have invested in boxers and seeing Ghana Boxing under suspension, while the board of the Ghana Boxing Authority has been toppled and replaced by an Interim Management Committee is like coup detat.

"We have to protect our integrity, our investment, our passion and our sport by resisting the oppressor's rule" he expressed in an interview.

He asked what magic is the IMC going to conjure to prevent death in boxing because boxers agree to contracts before fights and they know it is a dangerous but lucrative venture.

He said boxing is a profession just like a soldier going to war and defending his nation.

Meanwhile Alex Ntiamoah Boakye, CEO of Box Office Promotions has also disclosed that the boxing stakeholders will use legitimate means to address their concerns.

"We will seek legal advise, close all gyms and lay down our tools and go on a massive demonstration to to take back our rights and freedom to operate" he noted.

Mr. Augustus Dodoo, a boxing enthusiast wondered how Ghana Boxing could be suspended yet the 'bigmen' go and work in Tanzania with Ghanaian boxers while records are altered.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Through the instrumentality and hard work of young rising international matchmaker Mubarak Yusif Nanor, some Ghanaian boxers have the opportunity to exhibit their talent and skills in Morocco.

On Saturday, October 11, the Moroccan Combat League brings together warriors from around the world for an explosive International Boxing Gala.

There are two worlds colliding under one roof as Morocco's own Yassine Oubikhir, a local hero with precision, pride, and power in every punch faces Ghana's relentless warrior John Quaye aka The Magic Man.

It is going to be skill and speed versus strength, brawling plus the African fire to the ring.

Experience the electricity of two professionals stepping in to prove who truly dominates the ring.

Is it going to be Yassine Oubikhir or John Quaye who won the hearts of many fans during the first edition of the Max TV Boxing League sponsored by Premier Motors.

It is going to be Casablanca versus Accra and it is going to be very interesting.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

The people of Ghana are planning a massive football party on Sunday when they host Comoros in their final Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

The national team, Black Stars, have qualified for the World Cup tournaments since 2006, missing only 2018 when the prestigious event was held in Russia.

They did well in Germany 2006 going past the group stages, improved in South Africa 2010 when they reached the quarter finals, but flopped in Brazil in 2014 due to unfortunate and unpardonable reasons.

In 2022, they resurfaced in Qatar but the story was not as pleasant as the fans want because they did not improve upon their performances at the world stage.

For 2026, they are in pole position to qualify and the Accra Sports Stadium is going to experience a jamboree on Sunday when they face a team that has beaten them in recent tournaments. It is certainly a time for revenge.

So it is also going to be a time for payback and an opportunity to outscore, win and qualify for another FIFA World Cup scheduled for the USA,  Mexico and Canada

Ghana is known to be a football nation, everyone (the over 30 million people) know something about the game, so the people are referred to as 'coaches'. Even kids and grannies know something about football.

As a nation winning the African Nations Cup four times before other countries woke up to know how to play football and realise the benefits and merits in football Ghana has boasted of very great talented and skilful players.

They have won the African Cup in 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982.

Although they struggled and failed to make it to the African Nations Cup tournament, the people of Ghana are more interested in the World Cup because they want to win it.

After claiming the Under 17 World Cup on significant occasions in 1991, 1995 runners up in 1993 and 1997 the nation became the first and only African country to win the World U20 Youth Championship, edging out Brazil.

Interestingly, the University of Development Studies (UDS) recently added the World University Games trophy after beating a team from Brazil.

Now the target is to lay hands on the senior World Cup.

Stephen Appiah the current Vice Chairman of the Black Stars management committee who led the team to its first qualification says he is very happy with the present team and their performance since they have not lost in any of the qualifiers but scoring at will.

Goalkeeper Benjamin Asare also seems to be a difference in the squad as he keeps locking the posts.

Skipper Jordan Ayew who said the national team is part of his life has also scored seven and assisted in seven goals in nine games, making him to be rated among the leading poachers in the world in the Qualifiers.

The son of three times Africa Footballer of the year, Maestro Abedi Pele Ayew and his brother Andre Ayew (in 2022) have made history captaining the Black Stars to the biggest stage in world football. Incidentally Andre aka Dede was skipper when Ghana conquered the world for the Youth Cup.

There are classic stars in the team like Mohammed Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Partey, Kwasi Sibo, Kamaradeen Suleiman, Alidu Seidu, Fatau Issahaku, Inaki Williams Mohammed Salisu, Alexander Dziku and Gideon Mensah who are solid professional world class players.

Though many fans did not trust Coach Otto Addo due to his failure to qualify for the African Cup of Nations, he had excelled at the World Cup Qualifiers and Sunday will be the icing on the cake.

The Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku also seems to be doing something right with his leadership style and the team is beaming with confidence and success.

Yours Truly wish the Black Stars victory with a splendid and spectacular show because the spectators who will storm the Accra Sports Stadium are coming to enjoy the Ghana made football party. The motivation and inspiration is very high and nothing can stop the jubilation.

I only want to advise the fans to enjoy responsibly and consciously not to experience any problems.

By Sammy Heywood Okine​    

The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC), established by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and the National Sports Authority (NSA), reaffirms its commitment to reforming and safeguarding Ghanaian boxing following the suspension of all domestic boxing activities due to recent fatalities.

The GBIMC is tasked with overseeing the sport and recommending reforms to restore safety, credibility, and competitiveness. In its first directive, the Committee clarified that Ghanaian boxers scheduled for international bouts may proceed, provided they meet strict medical and anti-doping requirements.

Following its second meeting, the GBIMC has inaugurated sub-committees and begun work on:

• Reviewing medical protocols via the Medical and Anti-Doping Sub-Committee.
• Instituting insurance policies to protect boxers.
• Launching orientation and capacity-building programs.
• Driving investment opportunities and lobbying for government support.

The GBIMC will collaborate with all relevant actors to build a unified, transparent, and resilient boxing ecosystem.

While concerns exist about the impact of the suspension, the GBIMC views this moment as a reset, an opportunity to build a strong regulatory framework, protect livelihoods, and restore public trust. Ghana’s boxing heritage and talent remain unmatched, and with the right structures, the nation can once again produce world champions.

Samir Captan Chairman of the GBIMC said “together, we aim to position Ghana Boxing as a driver of investment, youth empowerment, and sports tourism”.

Updates and official information on GBIMC is available at www.ghanaboxingimc.com.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Armwrestling Federation has reconstituted the leadership of the Ashanti Regional Armwrestling Association in its efforts to strengthen the development and promotion of the sport in the region, taking Armwrestling to new heights and making it a household sport.

The GAF named Mr. Kwabena Osei Tutu, Manager at Sikka FM as Chairman, Mr. Philip Frazier Marvin Norman of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly as Vice Chairman, Ms. Sylvia Darko of the National Sports Authority as Secretary, Mr. Patrick Lartey of Ghana Education Service as Technical Head, Mr. Sylvester Anane, a media practitioner as Public Relations and Mr. Robert Amuzu as Member to steer the affairs of Armwrestling in the region.

The mandate of the Ashanti Regional Executives shall include the development and promotion of Armwrestling within schools and the community in Ashanti region, sanctioning and managing Armwrestling activities, formation of armwrestling clubs to nurture young talent and encourage participation, establish a regional armwrestling league to provide a competitive platform for athletes, solicit support for development and engage development partners to ensure the growth of armwrestling in the region, organize an annual regional congress to bring together stakeholders and discuss the development of armwrestling, provide training and capacity-building programs for coaches, officials, and athletes to enhance their skills and knowledge.

The leadership is expected to foster collaborations with national and international stakeholders to promote armwrestling development, identify and nurture emerging talent to ensure the future of armwrestling in the region and increase participation at the grassroots level to develop a strong foundation for armwrestling.

Newly appointed Chairman, Mr. Kwabena Osei Tutu who’s leadership is expected to bring a winning spirit to the team, will bring his invaluable experience in shaping the future of armwrestling in Ashanti region. The new leadership is expected to take their efforts to the next level, improving on performances and successes.

Kwabena Osei Tutu, who has enormous experience having worked for Armwrestling in so many years said in acceptance remarks "I am honored to lead the Ashanti Region Armwrestling team and contribute to the development of this exciting sport. With the support of our athletes, coaches, and stakeholders, I am confident that we will achieve great things, produce gloibal champions and bring glory to our region."

Mr Norman, the Vice Chairman indicated "Armwrestling is indigenous and popular. I am proud to serve Ashanti Region and work with our talented athletes to promote the sport and achieve success. Our recent performances at the African Games with the region producing athletes that won medals for Ghana demonstrate our potential, and I am excited to see what the future holds for our team the region”

The team regional team will in the coming days organize a training of the trainers program and school competitions to unearth talent and commence the development program.

In a related development, the regional Director of Sports under the National Sports Authority has welcomed the leadership and has promised her fullest support to ensure Armwrestling in Ashanti Region becomes bigger than it is. Nana Gyamaa stated that with a strong team spirit and a winning mentality, the Ashanti Region Armwrestling team is set to make a lasting impression.

Source : www.ghanaarmwrestlingfederation.com

An 89-year-old retired Educationist, Mrs. Martha Quaynor, is alleged to have been abducted from her residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Mallam, in Accra.

This follows series of family disagreements over her own properties and some members of her family.

However, her abduction brings to forth issues of ageing, health concerns, and how rights of the aged are protected in the Ghanaian society.

The abduction of the retired Educationist according to her nurse was led by a self-proclaimed Paramount Chief of Abola, Nii Kofi Tuadan III and Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, her daughter.

Checks revealed that, Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, her daughter claims that, she wanted to take care of her mum (Mrs, Quaynor) herself, but this was not done in agreement with his brother Mr. Patrick Quaynor and other family members.

According to the checks the 89-year old woman, also opposed to the supposed relocation, hence the action was in a clear violation of her fundamental human rights as well as the laws guiding such actions in Ghana, when it comes to dealing with the aged.

Information gathered from Mercy Home Care Center, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), based in Tema, and specialized in taking care of the aged in society, indicates that no member of a family can take possession of an aged in a family without general consent of the entire family.

Before an aged is brought to an aged home, it must come with an express consent of the entire family not just that of few family members. No family member, can unilaterally take an aged in his or her custody without the general consent of the entire family.

The information further stated that, in the case of the retired Educationist, she has a nurse taking care of her in her home, and was therefore not in any form of danger to warrant her forcible removal from her home by her daughter and the Chief.

In view of this, the actions of Madam Marry Ann and self-proclaimed Paramount Chief of Abola, Nii Kofi Tuadan III, are in clear violation of the human rights of Mrs. Quayenor as well as the laws of Ghana.

It must be noted that, the retired Educationist had been battling dementia since 2018, was reportedly dragged out of her home in a violent manner, after having her breakfast and was relaxing in the morning.

It is unclear the motive behind the abduction, but a family source indicates, that an ongoing dispute over property and access to Mrs. Quaynor’s finances could be the key reasons behind the act.

Madam Mary Ann Nunoo is said to have pressured her brother, Mr. Patrick Quaynor, who lives in the United States, to support her bid to access their mother’s bank accounts – a request that was vehemently rejected, as it was against her mother’s wish.

She also reportedly demanded her inclusion in their mother’s rental property at Kaneshie Awudome Estates, which has been managed for over a decade by a trusted caretaker appointed by Mrs. Quaynor herself.

Her brother objected, insisting that their mother’s wishes must be respected and it is highly suspected that this long-running disagreements are the possible reasons for the alleged abduction.

On July 24 this year, Madam Nunoo allegedly tried to forcibly remove her mother from her home by breaking down her door.

The Mallam Police intervened and arrested her and the case remains under investigation. However, on the 6th October another report was lodged with the DOVSU Unit of the Odorkor Police Station since her whereabouts was still unknown.

The DOVSU police reached out to Nii Kofi Tuadan III but he did not show up.

Subsequently, a press conference was organised by Madam Nunoo, with Mrs Quaynor seated denied that she abducted her mother, but the exact location of the retired Educationist remains unknown.

Source Media News

The Obour Cycling Challenge is set to take place on November 9, marking its third edition. This premier cycling event in Ghana offers numerous benefits to participants, spectators, and the local economy. By promoting cycling as a sport, the event encourages people to adopt a healthier lifestyle and engage in regular physical activity. It also generates revenue for local businesses, boosts the local economy, and fosters community spirit. Additionally, the event highlights the need for improved cycling infrastructure in Ghana, encouraging investment in bike lanes and secure parking facilities.

The founder of the Obour Cycling Challenge, Mr. Obour, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event in an interview with the media last week Sunday, October 4, 2025. He stated that this year's edition will be big, with a large turnout of professional elite cyclists, young and old, from Ghana and abroad. Mr. Obour highlighted that the Obour Cycling Challenge is about "cycling for all.

The event has received sponsorship from notable companies, including Engineering Auto Tech, Case Die Motors, Rakeli International School, Pot City Football Club, Blue Skies, Erinyac Logistics, Manelle Noir, And Boti Falls, with other companies showing interest in supporting the event.

According to the organizers, winners of the event will receive cash prizes, medals, trophies, and certificates. The competition will feature two categories: the Elite Men will cover 100km, while the ladies will cover 40km.

The Obour Cycling Challenge is a valuable initiative that supports local development, promotes cycling, and contributes to the growth of Ghana's sports industry. With its exciting lineup and generous prizes, it's an event that cycling enthusiasts won't want to miss.

Also, the location of the event is Nsawam, not Nsawaw-LindaDor, Accra Ghana. Make sure to double-check the location to avoid confusion. The event's promise to be bigger and better this year is in line with its growing popularity and support from local businesses and the community.

Registration link for the 3rd Edition Of Obour Cycling Challenge

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The boxing community in Accra showed massive love for late 32 year old jovial boxer Ernest Akushey aka Bahubali last Sunday. October 5 with a massive health walk from Chorkor Tea Garden to Osu and back.

Leading the walk were former 1BO World Lightweight Champion, Emmanuel Tagoe aka Game Boy. Joseph Commey aka Jaguar, Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia. Michael Ansah aka One Bullet, Isaac Sackey Patrick Allotey, Michael Darko, Micheal Abban, Henry Malm, Abraham Mensah. Abigail Quartey and some popular personalities in Chorkor, Korle Gonno Mamprobi and Jamestown.

As the walking crowd moved more people joined and it became thick in Accra Central where many young and old boxers as well as coaches and matchmakers also showed up.

The media and bloggers were in action to bring latest information and pictures.

The fans including many females who were clad in special Bahubali tee shirts in different colours and designs walked, danced and jogged for almost six hours to make the event memorable and appreciated.

Also in the crowd were local politicians from the NDC party who used the occasion to introduce themselves and asked for votes.

Ben Osei Boateng a close friend of Bahubali told Yours Truly he was sad but became happy after the walk due to the massive participation and affection displayed by everyone.

"Wow. I didn't know many people loved Bahubali, we thank God for everything that has happened and we pray for strength and ideas to give him a fitting burial. He has a four months old baby. We pray that he would be taken care of concerning his education especially" he expressed.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School  has honoured One on One Foundation and some organisations plus individuals as part of their 60th anniversary which was held over the weekend in Takoradi, Western Region.

Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams, CEO of One On One Foundation, an NGO that has been organising health, sports and other educational activities for schools said they were glad and appreciate the award.

He expressed that Archbishop Porter Girls is one of the schools that have been comporting themselves well and classified as the best schools.

He said the recognition will motivate One On One Foundation to continue with their hard work and be creative by adding more programmes.

By Sammy Heywood Okine