Following the conclusion of the recent Functional Fitness engagements in Egypt, the President Mr. Charles Owusu Ansah is proud to announce a collaborative initiative to form a Confederation of African Countries in Functional Sports.

This brings together Kenyan,, Angola, Rwanda and Tanzania to join the already existing African Nations in Functional Sports.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the advancement of functional sports across the African Continent.

"By uniting our collective expertise, resources and shared vision, we aim to promote excellence, standardize competition structures and create broader opportunities all athletes, trainers, technical officials (judges) and member institutions" said Owusu Ansah.

He expressed that further details will be communicated in due course

Charles Owusu Ansah FSL Ghana interacted personally with Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, Director General. General Administration of specialized federations and sports committees and Baligh Abu Aaid, Vice president of the Egyptian federation of fitness and street workout as well as President of the Libyan federation, Fauzi.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

This is where only the fastest, fittest and most disciplined contenders rise to the top.

Finalists are coming from across the nation and will gather to compete, inspire and define unforgettable moments.

The heat is on. The crown awaits the ultimate winner.

According to Mr. Charles Owusu Ansah, President of Functional Sports League Ghana (FSLG), the national championship on 20th and 21st December at the Karikari Brobbey park in Dansoman, Accra.

He urged very fit people to come and compete and also learn new fitness tricks.

Mohammed Awal Yaro recently represented Ghana in Egypt as his reward for winning the national competition last year.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey will be in action at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday December 20, battling in the WBO Global Super Flyweight division against Jayr Raquinel, the Asian Boxing Federation super flyweight champ, (18-2-1, 14 KOs) of Philippines.

Allotey who is undefeated as a pro in 11 fights holds the WBO Africa Bantamweight title as well as the UBO and National Super Flyweight titles.

He was recently named the EMY Africa Sports Personality pf the year 2025, after missing the SWAG Boxer of the year.

The wisdom boxing gym product who represented Ghana at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers in Senegal, Thailand and Italy says he has learnt a lot in the sport.

He went to Ethiopia to face the great Zambian Africa Flyweight Champion in a special ABC and IBA initiative. Zambia’s Patrick “Baddo” Chinyemba and Ghana’s Theo “Lopez” Allotey fought in an eight-round IBA Africa flyweight title fight at the Adwa Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before moving to a training camp in the Cayman Islands.

Acording to Coach Asare, they are ready for the world title but it is necessary and important that they pass through the processes by beating other champions around the world.

“Allotey is in a class of his own and I also want to prove a point in Ghana Professional Boxing” he said.

Also known as Lopez, Allotey is fighting on the card of Matchroom and Legacy Rise Sports Promotions which has other big fights like Freezy Macbones versus Jonathan Tetteh and John Laryea versus Holy Dorgbetor, Abdula and Sampson Segbedzi are also on the bill as well as  Richards versus Azeez (both are not Ghanaians but great boxers).

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The fight of the year is coming late on 20th December 2025 at the UG Stadium at Legon. It is a Legacy Rise Sports Promotions bill featuring some of the crack boxers in the country.

Freezy Macbones also known as Seth Gyimah has marketed himself well to have the opportunity to fight for the Ghana National Super Middleweight title against holder, Jonathan Tetteh otherwise called Worldwide.

Both boxers and their supporters have argued and bragged about their heroes and the date is set.

Even when Freezy Macbones arrived at the airport from Europe for the bout, Worldwide and his fans were there to welcome him with hot words at their first faceoff.

This is a fight worth watching as Macbones is unbeaten with 11 fights, and Tetteh who also has 10 wins as a pro got the chance to represent Ghana when they both competed in the amateur ranks for a place at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Qualifiers.

Jonathan may come on with power but if Seth takes his time and boxes instead of fighting, he will get the upper hand and win.

There are some free tickets for lucky boxing fans to watch Freezy Macbones vs Jonathan 'Worldwide' Tetteh, Holy The jaw breaker Dorgbetor vs John Abaja Laryea in a grudge fight, and many other competitive fights on 20 December at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon

The matchmaker Mubarak Yusif Nanor said it will be another wonderful experience.

The main bout is an international bout between Richards and Azeez.

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.

Dzata Cement, Riyadh Season. Silicone House, Sharaf Mahama and Drip are some of the sponsors.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana Black Bombers at the ongoing IBA Men's championship in Dubai do not have a coach but 2024 SWAG Boxer of the Year, Amadu Mohammed won against his opponent, Manoj Kumar from India in a thrilling 5-0 performance.

Congratulations Amadu who trains at the Sea View Gym at Jamestown in Accra under Coach Zico

The referee stopped the contest in round 3 as pride of Black Panthers gym, Ebenezer Ankrah of Ghana demolished his Guinea Bissau opponent Felix Mendes Junior at the ongoing IBA Men's Boxing Championship in Dubai, UAE.

Both boxers who are without a coach have advanced to the round 16 in their respective weight divisions.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The fourth edition of the annual Cartel Charity Health Walk was held last Friday with many people from all walks of life taking part.

The Walk started from the Mamprobi Post Office through some principal streets of Jamestown to Accra Central turning at the Independence Square at Osu and back through the GPO, Akotolante, Korle Bu, Korle Gonno to Mamprobi Girls School Park where the Stephen Appiah Astro Turf is situated.

The Walk attracted some former footballers like fitness enthusiast, Sam Johnson who played for the Black Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak. He said the programme is laudable and should be sustained and improved with other activities.

Joseph Tagoe, aka Bobby Short, a skilful player who played for Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics noted that the event is a tradition and must be maintained and celebrated every year in honor of Henry Owoo who also loves football and staunch fan of Accra Hearts of Oak.

He announced his Foundation football match at the Appiah Astro Turf on 20th December.

Randy Abossey, who is now into training young footballers, said the Cartel Charity Health Walk has come to stay and everyone should contribute by attending to make it a festival or carnival in future.

Ruben, a Rugby player expressed that the Cartel Charity Health Walk is more than a rally of well meaning people who are concerned about health. He commended the addition of free health screening and registration of National Health Insurance.

Others who are joining the Walk for the first time said the really enjoyed themselves as the exercise was good.

The Cartel Charity Health Walk was supported by a number of media houses with Omashi TV leading in the promotion and media marketing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Cartel Foundation and Cartel Events & Rentals have organized the fourth successful massive charity health walk in Accra on Friday December 5, 2025.

The descent, gentle and well organized event started from the Mamprobi Post Office to the Independence Square and back to Mamprobi ending at the Girls School on the Stephen Appiah Astro Turf.

The walk attracted prominent and popular personalities including Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Nii Amasah, Sam Johnson, Bobby Short, Yours Truly and others.

Mr. Henry Harry Owoo, the founder and CEO of Cartel Foundation who started and finished said it has been worthwhile as the aim is to create awareness on fitness and physical training as well as healthy living.

He was very happy with the numbers that turned out and prayed that the fifth edition which comes on next year would be bigger and better.

“You know how we do it at Cartel, we are creating awareness and consciousness on health as I want people to live good and be happy. I am very much impressed with this fourth edition and I pray the fifth will be bigger next year. I thank every participant and all the big men and women who came around to exercise and have fun” he told Yours Truly.

Cartel Foundation has been supporting social interventions and providing health and medical support.

There was free health screening and registration of National Health Insurance.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                    

The burial of popular jovial boxer, Ernest Akushey aka ‘Bahubali’ has been fixed for December 20 after wake keeping on December 19 at Chorkor Tea Garden.

The new date was arranged after an earlier date was cancelled and postponed.

Bahubali, a super middleweight boxer  passed a few days after fighting Jacob Dickson for the national cruiserweight title, causing a suspension on professional boxing, which has also been lifted.

He fought and lost to Jonathan Tetteh through a knock out, after his fight with Soldier Boxer was also called off following a cut on his gloves.

Three walks have already been organized by friends and boxers in Chorkor and Accra as he is considered a very entertaining and affable boxer who was always happy and loves jokes.

He is on record to have fought eight times winning six and losing two.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

A new chapter of West African rugby is being written as Ghana remain the team to beat in the sub region,

Last Wednesday saw the final of the international friendly dubbed Heritage Cup between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire in the game of Rugby at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, Accra.

As usual the game went on as it rained but had it had expected intensity, discipline and national pride on full display as both sides battled for supremacy and victory. At the end of proceedings on the soggy pitch Ghana won by 17 to 8 points on December 3, 2025

Ghana’s men’s senior national rugby union 15s team, the Eagles, exhibited strength, speed, stamina, skills and strategy to add Ivory Coast national rugby team, Les Éléphants to their victims,

Nhyira Owusu-Ansah made the first try for the Eagles and followed it up with the second try, giving the Eagles a 10-03 lead in 26 minutes of the game. Budding star Percy then stretched Ghana’s lead with the third try. By half time, the Eagles were out of sight for the visitors with a 17-03 lead.

After recess, the Ivorians fought back and mustered a try and a conversion. However, their efforts in the second half were not enough with Ghana securing a 17 - 8 victory in conjunction with the bragging rights in the regional derby. No point was registered in the second half.

Ghana initiated their victorious campaign with a win over Nigeria on Saturday in the Heritage Cup first match, before beating the experienced Cote d’Ivoire.

The international friendly games were sponsored by Interplast, Sunda Ghana, Kivo, and KEDA.

President of African Rugby Mr. Herbert Mensah was present for both matches and commended the players who defied the rains to defend their national flags. He said the mindset of African leaders towards sports must change, while corporate Ghana  shout not wait as they can get the interest and support some disciplines.

The opening match was graced by Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director General of the National Sports Authority and Charles Osei Asibey, Communications Director and Secretary General of the Sports Writers Association. He is also President of Ghana Armwrestling and Ms. Rafatu Inusah, President of Ghana Rugby Football Union.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Dzata Promotions, organizers of the maiden Wassaman Boxing Explosion held at the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa, have officially apologized after the event to the management of the TNA Stadium, the National Sports Authority, the Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee and all stakeholders following minor turf damage caused by heavy rainfall during the event.

In a letter signed by Oxford Ohene, the organizer, they stated that despite precautionary measures taken to cover all access points to the football pitch, the unexpected downpour left the turf soggy, resulting in a few patches identified during a joint post-event inspection with stadium officials. Dzata Promotions has since partnered with the stadium’s management team to restore the pitch and ensure it remains fit for football and other sporting activities.

Dzata Promotions, further expresses gratitude to the TNA Stadium for hosting the historic event and also emphasize our dedication to maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.

“We deeply appreciate the support of the TNA Stadium and all partners who made this landmark event possible. We regret the inconvenience caused and assure everyone of our full cooperation in restoring the pitch” he stated.

“Our vision is to make the Wassaman Boxing Explosion an annual celebration for the people of Tarkwa, and in this regard we count on all stakeholders” he added.

“We affirm our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and community development, promising to work closely with stakeholders to elevate boxing and all other sports fit for the TNA Stadium in Tarkwa and across Ghana” he wrote.

By Sammy Heywood Okine