In a vibrant resurgence of cultural celebration and community spirit, Adum African Market has officially reopened its doors in the heart of the Bronx, ushering in a new era of connection and commerce for residents and visitors alike.

With a dedication to offering authentic African goods at competitive prices, CEO Owusu Sekyere stands at the forefront, welcoming all to experience the rich tapestry of products and traditions the market has to offer.

The reopening of Adum African Market marks a significant milestone for the Bronx community, which has long embraced the market as a cherished hub of cultural exchange and commerce. After a period of closure, anticipation swirled through the neighborhood as rumors of the market’s revival began to circulate.

For CEO Owusu Sekyere, the reopening of Adum African Market represents more than just a business venture; it is a testament to the resilience and strength of the community. With a vision to reignite the market’s flame and honor its legacy, Owusu Sekyere spared no effort in preparing for the grand reopening.

“I wanted to create a space where people could come together, share stories, and celebrate our shared heritage,” says Owusu. “Adum African Market is more than just a place to shop – it’s a gathering place for our community.”

As the doors swung open on reopening day, the market came alive with activity. The shelves were stocked with an array of goods, from exotic spices and vibrant fabrics to handcrafted artwork and traditional crafts. Customers perused the aisles, their faces alight with excitement as they rediscovered old favorites and uncovered new treasures.

But amidst the hustle and bustle, it was the spirit of camaraderie and connection that truly defined the day. Customers and vendors alike shared smiles and stories, forging connections that transcended mere transactions.

For Nana, a beloved figure within the community who has been a fixture at Adum African Market for years, the reopening is a cause for celebration.

“It’s wonderful to see the market come back to life,” says CEO Owusu Sekyere . “This place holds so many memories for our community, and I’m thrilled to be a part of its resurgence.”

As word of the market’s reopening spreads throughout the Bronx and beyond, the future looks bright for Adum African Market. With CEO Owusu Sekyere at the helm, the market is poised to once again become a beacon of cultural celebration and community connection in the heart of New York City.

By Tony Bebli

Treasurer of Ghana Swimming, Mrs. Farida Alhassan re elected Bureau Member of African Aquatics for the next 4 years.

She is Administrator at the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC).

By Wendy Naa Dedei Sampah

Organisers of the Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon has announced the registration code for the 2024 edition of the race.

This follows the renewal of relationship between the organisers, Medivents Consult and TXT Ghana Limited.

A statement from the organisers Medivents Consult and signed by Mr. Michael Atitsogbui – Events Coordinator, said participants would dial *380*21# to register for the event.

It said, the decision to use short code for registration was to make the process more convenient and easier for participants.

The statement said, participants can also register on the website of the race; www.accraintercitymarathon.com.

It noted that, participants would be required to pay GHC70.00 for the 21-kiometer category and GHC50.00 for both 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer categories.

The third edition of the Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon would be held on Saturday, August 3, as part of the activities making the annual homowo festival.

The race would commence at the Accra Sports Stadium and end at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Over 2000 athletes are expected to take part in this year’s event.

The event is an initiative of Medivents Consult and supported by the Ga Traditional Council (GTC).

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced its judgment regarding George Afriyie’s disqualification from the 2023 Ghana Football Association (GFA) presidential race.

Afriyie was disqualified from contesting Kurt Okraku in the GFA presidential race in October 2023 for misinterpreting the criteria for contesting the GFA Presidency.

The former GFA Vice President's appeal against his disqualification was dismissed, and with no further internal avenues available, he sought for redress at CAS.

His disqualification paved the way for Kurt Okraku to run for the position unopposed.

After several months, CAS has ruled on the matter, upholding the Ghana FA’s Election Committee decision to disqualify George Afriyie.

Afriyie took to his social media handle to confirm the ruling by CAS.

“I have today received the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) regarding my appeal against the Decision of the Elections of the Ghana Football Association”

“The CAS, in their decision have upheld the decision of the Election Committee of the GFA”

“I take the decision in good faith. I express my sincere gratitude to everyone who supported me during this period” he wrote on social media.

With the CAS ruling, the matter, which began in September 2023, has finally reached its conclusion.

Source footballGhana

This is why I was confident that the Ghanaian 4x100m men's team would be at Paris 2024:

Number of Teams for Paris 2024: 16

Qualification period: 31 DEC 2022 - 30 JUN 2024

Sanctioned competitions:

4x100m open championships- must have a minimum of four countries for World Athletics to recognize it.

World Relays are divided into two rounds, with round 1 containing four heats and round 2 containing three heats.

Qualification format for 16 teams at the World Athletics relay - 1st and 2nd places out of the four heats of round 1.

The teams that placed first and second on the 3 heats of round 2.

The teams with the best times for the year in perspective (this is how Netherlands qualified despite being disqualified in heat 2 of round 2 at the Bahamas relay and Trinidad & Tobago qualified despite not finishing (DNF) in heat 3 of round 2 at the Bahamas relay.

Credit: World Athletics

Ghana has qualified to the Paris 2024 Olympics in Athletics 4x100m, which is one of the favourite events people are interested in.

The qualification did not come easy as they dropped the baton on Saturday in the heats which included World champions USA and Olympic champions Italy as well as Jamaica and Canada at the Thomas Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas.

The squad comprising Ibrahim Fuseini, Isaac Bostio, Benjamin Azamati and Joe Paul Amoah made amends on Sunday with a blistering run of 38. 29secs. to beat Nigeria the African Games champions who made 38. 57secs. in a sweet revenge to qualify for Paris.

The official split times for Ghana were: Fuseini - 10.69, Botsio - 9.13, Azamati - 9.35, Joe Paul - 9.12. The 38.29s is a Season’s Best (SB) for Team Ghana.

The USA with Noah Lyles made 37.40secs, while the female team made a new record of 41.85secs.

Many Track & Field fans have congratulated the team and Ghana Athletics.

“We made it this time around. Man, no be God. Paris Olympics” said Botsio

Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo of myjoyonline posted a video of Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia celebrating together after they all made the Olympics in the men’s 4x100m relays. Nigeria’s women even joined in.

Ghana initiated the “ole” celebration and the whole of Africa was happy.

Gary Al Smith is another Ghanaian sports journalist in Bahamas.

The World Athletics Relays, known as the IAAF World Relays until 2019, is an international biennial track and field sporting event held by World Athletics where teams from around the world compete in relay races, some of which are not part of the standard Olympic programme.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Jojo The Boxer Joins USA Boxing Youth Team For High Performance Training Camp in Chula Vista, California

• Jojo The Boxer Embarks On A Journey To Excellence

Joseph Awinongya Jr., aka Jojo the Boxer, is a 16 yr old Junior at St. Francis University, Joliet, Illinois. He qualified to be in the youth team and will participate in the prestigious USA Boxing Youth High Performance Training Camp. Held at the state-of-the-art Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (CVEATC) in California, this camp is a pivotal moment in Joseph’s promising career.

The Path to Greatness

The camp is located at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, Chula Vista, California, and the purpose is to elevate the skills, fitness, and techniques of young boxers preparing for international competitions.

Expert Coaching Staff

Joseph will benefit from the guidance of an esteemed coaching team: including USA Boxing National Developmental Coach Chad Wigle (Colorado Springs, Colorado)  and Assistant Coaches: Debra Lagares (Rochester, N.Y.), Danilo Garcia (Oakland, California), Candice Vascocu (Bullard, Texas), Eric Zimmermann  (Alexandria, VA) and Jonathan Pramas (Seabrook, N.H).

Mid-Season Preparation

The camp serves as mid-season preparation, allowing boxers to fine-tune their abilities and work collaboratively with expert coaching which ensures individual growth and team cohesion.

Talented Boxers to Watch

Joseph joins a select group of 25 promising boxers from different corners of the country. Noteworthy participants include: Marcus Luther (Washington, D.C.): Marcus is known for his powerful punches and defensive prowess in the (126 lbs), Malachi Ross (Kansas City, Missouri): Malachi possesses swift footwork and a strategic approach (156 lbs), Elijah Lugo (Marietta, Ga.): Elijah’s precision striking and ring intelligence make him a formidable contender (176 lbs) and Mesiah Nemo (San Antonio, Texas): Mesiah’s agility and counterpunching skills set him apart (132 lbs).

Joseph’s Ascent

Joseph Awinongya Jr. is poised to make his mark in the boxing world. The USA Boxing Youth High Performance Training Camp provides the perfect platform for him to showcase his talent, determination, and unwavering commitment.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the camp, Joseph whoes parents hail from Ghana  stated, "This camp is a little bit different; no more playing around. It's a bit serious, and I like that."

Upon arrival at the camp, Joseph was greeted with a bag of boxing equipment, and clothing including Nike and Sting gear, to aid him.

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Connect with USA Boxing on social media for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes footage.

• Follow Joseph Awinongya Jr.'s journey on his Instagram account: @josephawinongyajr.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Dalvin Nelson, son of the legend, Azumah Nelson who quit boxing for some time was one of the winners at the Diplo Rumble at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday. He put up a great show to stop Philip Quansah in a Lightweight contest.

Delvin who once said “Dadabas don’t box” looked very transformed in his outing as he punched and dodged very well on the night.

In other undercards Mohammed Ablor, a nephew of Azumah and speedy Wesley Ayibonte were exciting to watch, likewise Prince ‘The ‘Buzz’ Larbie and Desmond Pappoe in the juvenile bouts.

Light Flyweight Kelvin Addy fought Kelvin Amartey in an action packed bout, while African Games medalist Theophilus Allotey proved his experience against hard working Nii Noi Dowuona in their Flyweight contest.

Bantamweights Stephen Armah and Wisdom Barnor displayed, likewise Israel Commey and David Ankrah in a Lightwelterweight contest.

Henry Malm was tested by Rexford Cofie in a Light Middleweight fray, while Light Heavyweight Jonathan Tetteh aka ‘Worldwide’ was shocked to draw by Benedict ‘White Warrior’ Badu.

Janet Acquah of the Black Hitters defeated team mate Adelaide Djarbatey.

Jon Power also increased his unbeaten record to nine wins, while Freezy Mcbones knocked out Gabriel Adoko in the Light Heavyweight bout.

The crowd was entertained by acrobats and musicians Adotey Tetor and AJ Kersie.

Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) who was one of the Special Guests at the event praised the two gallant personalities who drew people from all walks of life to watch them display their boxing skills.

He said the show put up by the European Union (EU) Ambassador Irchad Razaaly and three time world champion Professor Azumah Nelson was inspiring and for a worthy course, to empower the youth.

According to the GOC President, Boxing has always won medals for Ghana at international competitions like the 2020 Tokyo Games where Samuel Takyi made Ghana and Africa proud.

Azumah Nelson aka Zoom Zoom, Terrible Terror returned to the boxing ring for the first time in 16 years for the exhibition bout which attracted members of the diplomatic corps. The French, Kenya, Togo, Mauritius Ambassadors to Ghana were all present.

Also in attendance were the Osu Manste Nortse Nii Nortey Owuo IV, Ambassador Ray Quarcoo, Presidents of the GBF, GBA, UCAG and officials of the EU office in Ghana.

MC Nat Attoh of Joy Sports fame made introductions, while Kokui Selormey sang the anthems of the EU and Ghana to the stage on fire.

The icon of boxing in Africa and world boxing hall of fame said he enjoyed the bout, but got tired and tried to end the rounds.

He advised the youth to choose their friends and not friends choosing them.

Ambassador Razaaly whose corner was directed by Coach Torado Bruce said boxing brought Europe and Ghana together, with the intention of supporting the youth in a positive way.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                               

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced September 1, 2024, as the date for the Champion of Champions match, which will kick off the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season.

The one-off game will be played between the 2023-24 Ghana League champions and the MTNFA Cup winners.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) who was one of the Special Guests at the ‘Diplo Rumble’ Exhibition Catchweight Fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday, May 4 praised the two gallant personalities who drew people from all walks of life to watch them display their boxing skills.

He said the show put up by the European Union (EU) Ambassador Irchad Razaaly and three time world champion Professor Azumah Nelson was inspiring and for a worthy course, to empower the youth.

According to the GOC President, Boxing has always won medals for Ghana at international competitions like the 2020 Tokyo Games where Samuel Takyi made Ghana and Africa proud.

Azumah Nelson aka Zoom Zoom, Terrible Terror returned to the boxing ring for the first time in 16 years for the exhibition bout which attracted members of the diplomatic corps. The French, Kenya, Togo, Mauritious Ambassadors to Ghana were all present.

Also in attendance were the Osu Manste, Ambassodor Ray Quarcoo, Presidents of the GBF, GBA, UCAG and officials of the EU office in Ghana.

After Ring Announcer, Nat Attoh has made introductions, and Kokui Selormey sang the anthems of the EU and Ghana, the stage was set and the Ambassador was able to go three rounds with the Professor.

The icon of boxing in Africa and world boxing hall of fame who was handled by Coach Lartekwi Lartey said they were all tired, but tried to go the distance. He advised the youth to chose their friends and not friends choosing them.

Ambassador Razaaly who corner was directed by Coach Torado Bruce said boxing has brought Europe and Ghana together, with the intention of supporting Ghana Boxing.

In the undercards Mohammed Ablor, a nephew of Azumah and speedy Wesley Ayibonte were exciting to watch, likewise Prince ‘The ‘Buzz’ Larbie and Desmond Pappoe in the juvenile bouts.

Light Flyweight Kelvin Addy fought Kelvin Amartey in an action packed bout, while African Games medalist Theophilus Allotey taught tough Nii Noi Dowuona some lessons in an amateur Flyweight contest.

Bantamweights Stephen Armah and Wisdom Barnor displayed, likewise Lightweights Philip Quansah also giving Dalvin Nelson, son of the legend a good test. Nelson put up a better show to win.

Israel Commey and David Ankrah fought in a Light welterweight contest, while Henry Malm was tested by Rexford Cofie in a Light Middleweight fray.

Light Heavyweight Jonathan Tetteh aka ‘Worldwide’ was shocked to draw with Benedict ‘White Warrior’ Badu, while a female contest, Janet Acquah of the Black Hitters defeated Adelaide Djarbatey.

Jon Power increased his unbeaten record to nine, while Freezy Mcbones knocked out Gabriel Adoko in the Light Heavyweight bout.

Ace Sports Journalist and founder of Boxing Writers Association of Ghana (BWAG), Sammy Heywood Okine commended the organisers, guest artistes, media and security apparatus at the venue.

By Wendy Sampah HSTV Sports Producer