The much anticipated pool board game (Snooker) competition at La Farmacia Pub comes up on Monday. September 22 this is a holiday.

The event is to commemorate the birthday of Ghana's first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and for the youth to know much about the history of Ghana.

Participants will be drawn from Mamprobi, Dansoman, Jamestown, Korle Gonno, Kaneshie and Chorkor. At stake is winner takes all.

According to the organisers, the objective of the tournament is to pick the best pool players and most exciting players.

Junior hinted that there are some sponsored tournaments coming up at La Farmacia.

Enjoy your Snooker at La Farmacia.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Winneba Secondary School (WINNESEC) Old Students’ Association (WOSA) is set to hold the 14th Annual Dowuona Hammond Memorial Lectures on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Ghana–India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, Accra.

This year’s lecture, themed “Indiscipline in Senior High Schools in Ghana: Causes and Remedies,” reaffirms the association’s commitment to driving national conversations on education and discipline, while also honouring the legacy of the late Mr. Dowuona Hammond, a revered educationist and mentor.

The event will be chaired by Prof. Kwasi Yankah (WOSA ’70), former Minister of State for Tertiary Education, with Mr. Hayford Mensah Tetteh (WOSA ’93), Headmaster of Winneba Secondary School, delivering the keynote address. The Personality of Honour will be Mr. Robert M. Aheto (WOSA ’97), CEO of FWF Microfinance Ltd.

For the Old Students’ Association, the memorial lecture goes beyond an annual ritual; it reflects WOSA’s mission of shaping policy, guiding the younger generation, and strengthening the bonds between past and present students of WINNESEC. Each year, WOSA members across generations—from the 1970s to the 2000s—come together to share insights, network, and contribute to Ghana’s educational growth.

The gathering will also feature prominent media personalities, including Citizen Ato Dadzie and Nana Ama, with the Dowuona Hammond family in attendance.

The event promises to be another proud moment for WINNESEC and its old students, showcasing the enduring influence of the school’s alumni in education, leadership, and national development.

Source Tony Bebli

The Bukom Boxing Arena will release fireworks when the Global Warrior Champions stage the next exciting international Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) show on Friday September 19, 2025.

A Press Conference was held on Thursday at Decathlon Sports Shop at the Accra Mall to introduce the fights as they weighed for the impending programme.

On the bill are fighters from Ghana. Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire with officials from USA and Ghana.

The main bout with a title at stake is an international Middleweight battle between Ghana's Emmanuel Lamptey and Ben Bazi of Nigeria. Lamptey said he cannot see a foreigner winning the belt in Ghana, while Bazi hoped for a good night.

A fierce fight is expected when Selorm Darko faces Edmund Akator is a bout dubbed revenge or repeat as the two fighters have fought before and the loser is still not satisfied with the earlier results.

Kone Memon from Cote d'Ivoire meets Afognon John Kennedy, while Ghana's Richard Asiedu faces Felix Okoria of Nigeria.

Another Ghanaian, Mensah Aka Prince will clash with Akim Chukwebuka of Nigeria.

William Adom Nortey who faced Reggie Rockstone is on the bill against Sadiq Mohammed, an opponent from Nigeria.

Nortey a gold medal winner at the 2023 African Games said MMA has given him respect and fame, good friends as well as many opportunities.

Jeff Taylor President of the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation thanked all for the support and opportunity.

Gate fees range from 50ghc for Popular Stand to 200ghc for VIP and Ring Side at special rates of 2,000ghc per table with gifts. One can dial *365*88*1000# for tickets

There would be massive entertainment with Grand papa of Hip hop in Ghana, Reggie Rockstone performing alongside other popular musicians and comedians.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Functional Sports Federation is organizing a special holiday event at the Zulka Astroturf Park Dansoman at 7am prompt on Monday 22nd September for a fun, high-energy breakfast workout dubbed "TRIPLE TREAT SESSION " a combination of different forms of exercises that targets cardiovascular, strength and mobility and yes, we have got a healthy buffet breakfast waiting for you after.

Patrons are supposed to register at a cool 150gh to kickstart the day with energy Fun, group workout session.

Fuel up after with clean healthy breakfast. Perfect for all fitness levels

Book your spot, call or WhatsApp us on 0546607747

Tag your workout buddy, come celebrate Founder's Day with us and experience an amazing workout with Charles. Deadline for registration is 15th September 2025.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

Freezy Macbones , otherwise called Seth Gyimah (10-0, 9 KOs) goes for his first career title against undefeated Dutchman, Artjom Kasparian (12-0, 10 KOs) with the IBO - International Boxing Organization Continental and European Boxing Union (EBU) light heavyweight titles at stake at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, UK on 4 October 2025.

The bout is history in the making for both boxers who are undefeated knockout artists.

They represent two nations who love sports, and there are two belt on the line for grabs.

It will be the prestigious moment for Freezy in his job as a boxer. "It is a very tough task, but I will survive and win" he told media in Ghana.

Dubbed 'Night of Champions' Freezy has the right to explode at his best because his opponent , Artjom "The Tank" Kasparian (12-0, 10 KOs) will also come with full attack on with "The British Mike Tyson" MacBones (11-0, 10 KOs).

Ghana has not got it easy winning titles in heavier weights and the prestigious IBO Continental Light-Heavyweight Title is an opportunity for Freezy Macbones.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

IBF Africa Featherweight Champion, Holy Dorgbetor popularly called the Jaw Breaker has departed Ghana for a training tour in Europe and Asia.

Holy, who lost his last fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the WBC Boxing Grand Prix, is now preparing for his return to the ring.

He is one of the popular boxers and ranked number two in the latest BoxingGhana Poung for Pound.

Emmanuel Koranteng, the General Manager of Ace Power Promotions and the Head of Operations, Mr. Lawrence Afrifa were at the airport to see him off.

Meanwhile, boxing fans are calling for a showdown between former WBO Africa Champion John Abaja Laryea and Holy Dorgbetor to determine who is the best Featherweight in Ghana.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

… Congratulates new WBO Africa Champion Theophilus Allotey For Great Performance against Daniel Gorsh

Mr. Samir Captan, the World Boxing Organisation representative in Africa has advised boxers to fight credible opponents if they want to be recognized by international bodies.

Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive interview at his Opera Office in Accra, the ace boxing manager and promoter urged boxers to train hard to win and pray hard to earn opportunity for big events.

He noted that Ghana Boxing is down as compared to the glorious past when Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, Alfred Kotey, Nana Yaw Konadu, Joshua Clottey reigned as world champions.

“Now we don’t have world champions because we don’t have the top world class fighters with discipline, dedication and commitment” he expressed.

“Also this ‘Atsiagbeshi’ must stop, it doesn’t bring out the best of boxers, and not pleasant for boxing  fans, the promoters and GBA are to be blamed” he said.

Presenting the WBO Africa Bantamweight title to Theophilus Allotey, he noted that as a representative of the World Boxing Organisation in Africa, he tries to identify the best boxers on the continent and give then the opportunity.

According to Mr. Samir Captan, Theophilus Allotey aka Theo Lopez really surprised him when he fought Daniel Gorsh as he did not know him, and his performance was classic and astonishing to beat the gritty champion and collect his title WBO Africa Bantamweight title was marvelous.

He congratulated Team Allotey led by Coach Dr. Ofori Asare, Ms. Sarah Lotus Asare and Coach Eben.

He cautioned the young champion of the Wisdom Boxing Gym against women if he wants to become a real world champion and reign for long.

Allotey who is the Ghana National and UBO Africa Super Flyweight Champion is rated15th at WBO and 4th in Africa. He is number 8 and 9 at IBF and IBO respectively.

He was a member of the national boxing team, representing Ghana at Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers in Senegal, Thailand, Italy and won bronze at the 2023 African Games held in Accra. Allotey participated at an African Boxing Confederation (ABC) Special Amateur Show in Ethiopia and later trained in the Cayman Islands for some time. He is an advocate of E Boxing.

He is proud to be the current number one in BoxingGhana Pound for Pound September 2025 Rankings.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey aka ‘Theo Lopez’ who dethroned Daniel Gorsh aka ‘The Emperor’ in the exciting Bantamweight clash for the WBO Africa title on the Battle of the Beasts Bill has received his title belt on Tuesday September 16 at the office of the WBO Africa Representative, Mr. Samir Captan.

Mr. Captan, a former President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) who presented the belt congratulated and commended him for his splendid performance at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

He advised him to train very hard as he gets nearer to the main titles. “You must be disciplined and listen to your head coach all the time, you must sleep early to get enough rest after training and be prayerful, that’s my advise, well done” he said.

Mr. Captan who managed former WBC world champion, Azumah Nelson and 43 other boxers said becoming a champion is a difference story, so he should not rest on his oars, but be focused and target the goal of becoming a world champion. He blessed him with some motivational spiritual messages and cautioned him against ladies and bad company.

Undefeated Allotey who holds the Ghana National and UBO Africa Super Flyweight titles thanked Mr. Captan and promised to abide by his advise.

Present were Coach Ofori Asare, Manager Sarah Lotus Asare, Coach Eben of Wisdom Gym, Nene Tohtime, and representatives of the WBO Africa in Ghana.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Homowo Ampe Competition 2025 comes up at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. September 20, 2025.

The event is organised by the Women Sports Association of Ghana  (WOSPAG) led by Mrs. Joyce Mahama.

She said this year's programme will be very exciting as the game has improved.

She noted that WOSPAG is still pushing for Ampe to be accepted as an international traditional sport.

"Other African countries play a similar game with different names.but we are focusing for Ampe to be the name for the sport" she expressed.

The programme will attract students from some selected schools, fun clubs and keep fit organisations.

Source Sammy Heywood Okine

Ace ring official Derrick Macaire was in Togo over the weekend to train officials in Muay Thai and MMA.

Some of the countries that participated are Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.

According to Derrick the programme involved both theory and practical sessions.

He commended the participants for their cooperation during the sessions.

The program was organized be Pitbull gym in Lome in collaboration with the Muay Thai and the Sports Council in Togo. Started at 8am and ended at 4pm on Saturday. There were 4 sessions. The first 2 sessions was a theoretical class, the third a practical class and the fourth was based on evaluation. 20 participants attended this program from Burkina Faso, Benin, Ivory Coast and Togo.

Lead trainer Derrick Macaire from Ghana waa assisted by: Coulibaly Kouassi from Ivory Coast

Macaire is one of Africa's best referees in Combat Sports such as Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA and UFC. He appealed for more sponsorship in fight sports.

Ghana will be hosting the Global Warriors Championship on September 19 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Derrick Macaire is one of the top referees to officiate.

By Sammy Heywood Okine