Re - elected executive member of the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GHAMMAF), Alhaji Dauda Fuseni says they will perform as expected to put the sport high among the best disciplines.

Speaking at the second Elective Congress held at the Accra Sports Stadium last Saturday, he said the delegates had confidence and trust in them, that is why some of them were retained to continue with the good work started four years ago.

Alhaji Dauda who is also Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Federation said there are some boxers who switch to Mixed Martial Arts and they are ready to support them as well as other combat sports practitioners.

Alhaji Fuseni Dauda, President Collins Kofi Zoiku and Vice President Ali Ajami were re - elected unopposed at the free, fair and most peaceful Congress.

Boxing trainer Lawrence Carl Lokko of the Bronx Gym, Kendrick Aryee, Ibrahim Ahmed, Francis Dzorgboku and Treasurer Wonder Zoiku were added to the new executive of GHAMMAF. Patrick Johnson is the Secretary General of the Federation.

President Collins Zoiku said his aim is to create more opportunities for the fighters to be local and continental champions.

"Our target is the youth of Nima and Bukom, we can get more champions like we have in Boxing" he expressed.

Coach Carl Lokko promised to bring his experience to the Federation.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Collins Kofi Zoiku was on Saturday, August 12, 2023 re elected unopposed as President of the Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GHAMMAF) at their second Elective Congress held at the Media Center of the Accra Sports Stadium.

In his victory speech after the election, he promised to take MMA in Ghana to a higher and better level with the support of the able men elected as executives and committees.

He called on all delegates and stakeholders in the sport to unite and bring ideas onboard to develop and promote Mixed Martial Arts.

He appealed to the government, Ministry of Youth and Sports, National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) to support the Federation to participate in the upcoming 13th African Games to be hosted in Ghana next year.

"It's all about the athletes, so let's try to encourage them to become National and African Champions" he expressed.

"Our aim is to make MMA the best sports of choice in Ghana" he added.

The Vice President position went to Mr. Ali Ajami, who was also unopposed, however for the Treasurer, Wonder Zoiku, a Chartered Accountant polled 26 votes to be elected against Alfred Kekeli who had 9 votes, while one ballot paper got spoilt.

Five executive members out of seven aspirants who were elected on the new board in the contest of the day were Kendrick Aryee, Dauda Fuseni, Carl Lokko, Ibrahim Ahmed and Francis Dzorgboku.

All the elected executives, in their acceptance speeches promised to work hard to take Ghana MMA to a higher level.

The peaceful election was conducted by experienced and versatile sports administrator, Mr. Patrick Johnson, Secretary General of the Federation who represented the Director General of the NSA, Professor Peter Twumasi.

He commended all the delegates who presented themselves well and assured to perform with the sky being the starting point.

Professor Kester Quist-Aphetsi, a distinguished global Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence expert who chaired the Congress advised the new board to open up to other organizations and federations for collaboration, and try to generate funds for the Federation, as well come up with innovative ideas to promote the sport.

He charged them to be fair and transparent in selection of athletes to represent the national team.

The Congress had refreshments from Twellium Industrial Company, producers of Verna Mineral Water and Rush Energy Drink.

In attendance were Mr. David Hevi and Mr. Thomas Akumeni who observed the free and fair event, as well as the media.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The USA national team, USMNT has a date against Ghana's Black Stars in an international football friendly on 17th October 2023 at the Geodis Park in Nasville, Tennesee.

Your trusted travel and tour agency Bahmed Travel and Tours, who took football fans to Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, and Brazil 2014 is offering a mouth watering package to individuals, group's and corporate bodies.

The package includes; A Return ticket, local transport, airport shuttle, dinner on the match day, match ticket, and a sightseeing tour. Delta Airlines will offer an Accra-New York- Nashville return ticket. Cost of the package is $12000. Departure from Accra is on Sunday, 15th October 2023.

Contact Bahmed Travel & Tours on telephone numbers: 0244997275, 0554646847, 0591173008 or locate Bahmed Travel & Tours at the Nyaniba Estate, Osu Accra.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Tickets for the Boxing Fundraiser being organized by Wisdom Boxing Promotions and Making Learning Happen (MLH) at the Accra Sports Stadium on August 26, 2023 are out.

The main bout is between experienced slugger Suleiman Abubakar and youthful power puncher Haruna Mohammed, in a hot heavyweight contest with mouth watering undercards.

There would be fantastic female boxers in the ring to entertain fans and patrons, as well as juvenile boxers to thrill.

According to one of the organisers, Miss Sarah Lotus Asare, who is Administrator at Wisdom Boxing, the tickets are in three categories selling at 20cedis for the popular stand, 50 cedis for Ringside and 150 cedis for VIP.

She reiterated that all proceeds and ticket sales will go to construct tables and chairs for schools in the northern region of Ghana.

She encouraged boxing lovers and the general public to make personal donations to the projects.

She noted that there would be eight exciting professional bouts and 11 amateur elite exhibitions.

The tickets can be got ONLINE: egtks.com/e/39209, MOMO: *713*33*50# and WHATSAPP: Send #50# to 0242426427 via whatsapp.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Healthy Life Global is organizing a sports competition for young athletes and basketball players between ages 15 years to 20 years who aspire to be university players, or professionals.

This is a great chance for rising stars, and they are encouraged to register for this maiden Open Championship in Ghana.

Outstanding players or champions in this event will be selected for a training program and given other opportunities in United States of America (USA).

This chance open to all young individual sportsmen and women who fall between the specified ages to exhibit their innate skills and talents.

Get more info about Healthy Life Global contact www.healthylifeglobal7.com

Registration link: https://healthylifeglobalsportsplex7.com/registration/

*Registration Fees*: GH¢250.00.

This covers: Accommodation, Feeding, Certificates and HLG Souvenirs

This opportunity is certainly a dream come true for somebody.

For more info: Contact 0244691023

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, the African High Jump Queen was met and presented with Lina Energy Tea from Dr. Caesar.

Dr. Ceasar who is a keen Athletics lover called on other corporate bodies and the government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports to turn their focus on athletics.

He believes Ghana can rule Africa through sports again especially  Athletics also known as Track an Field.

He recommended Lina Energy Tea to the  general public especially sports men and women.

The presentation was done in Cape Coast by Athletics organiser James Thompson aka Bakayano.

Rose Yeboah recently won the High Jump event at the World University Games and broke the national record with a jump of 1.94m.

She has been selected for the World Athletics Championship in Budapest and there is hope that she will make a name for herself and the nation.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Afriyie Sabbi has completed a transfer to French club Le Havre from Danish side Odense BK during the ongoing transfer window.

The versatile attacker, who also holds American-Ghanaian dual nationality, has finalized a four-year contract with Le Havre, binding him to the club until June 2027.

As part of the agreed deal, Odense BK will receive a sum of €1 million in addition to potential bonuses, along with a percentage of any future transfer fees if Sabbi is transferred again.

Although born in Vicenza, Italy, Sabbi spent his formative years in Ohio, USA.

During his youth, he showcased his talents with several soccer clubs, including Blast FC, Ohio Premier Soccer, and Chicago Magic.

Notably, he played a pivotal role in Ohio Premier Soccer's victory in the US Youth Soccer National Championship. Sabbi's professional journey has also taken him to Las Palmas and Hobro IK.

Earlier this year, Sabbi achieved a significant milestone by making his senior debut for the United States Men's National Soccer Team in a friendly match against Colombia in January.

Prior to this achievement, he had already represented the USA in various age groups, including U18, U20, and U23 levels.

Footballghana

The Chief Executive Officer of Goldstar Consult, Sammy Anim Addo, believes the fixture between Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics will be a good curtain for the two teams ahead of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season.

Hearts and Olympics will face each other for the maiden edition of the Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup on Sunday, August 20, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The game will serve as part of celebrations for the Homowo festival and also serve as preparations for both teams ahead of the new season.

Speaking during the press launch of the event, Anim Addo, who is also the organiser of the game said: “As part of bringing back the love [for Ghana football], it is good that we bring out all the competitions that need to spice up the Ghana Premier League.”

“[Homowo Cup] is one of the major ones and the major one for Ghana football. Both Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics are big clubs, glorious clubs and if they have to play a, they normally play two games.

“If they have the opportunity to play another game before the league itself, it’s a good curtain-raiser for all of them and a good pre-season for them.”

The Ghana Football Association’s Executive Member also added that there is a plan for the fixture to become a yearly thing and awaits a decision from both clubs.

“The discussion that we have had is for it to be an annual one. That the two clubs will put it in their calendar so that all pre-season games will be fixed with this game in mind for both Hearts of Oak and Olympics,” he continued.

“Gradually, you don’t know. Maybe we may bring in other teams out of the jurisdiction — from the Ashanti Region, Northern, Brong Ahafo, Western or wherever.

“We may get to that level but for now, the focus is these two for them to give us all the entertainment we want.”

Tickets for the game have been set as low as GHS 10.00 to enable more go to the stadium to watch the two teams play.

Myjpyonline

President   of   the Armwrestling   Federation   of  Africa   (AFA),   Mr   Charles   OseiAsibey, will pay a working visit to Cameroon from August 15-18, 2023.

The visit is aimed at courting more support for the development and promotion ofthe sport of armwrestling in the country.

The President who also doubles as the Vice President of the World ArmwrestlingFederation is expected to have talks with the Sports Minister of Cameroon, theDirector of National Sports Council, the National Olympic Committee as well asthe Armwrestling Federation in the country.

His meeting with the Sports Minster is expected to center on Cameroon's bid tohost the 2025 Africa Armwrestling Championship and next year’s Africa Games todiscuss how best Cameroon could be represented in the Games.Armwrestling will make its maiden appearance at  the 2023 Africa Games as acompetitive   sport,   this   according   to   the  AFA  President   is   a   step   in   the   rightdirection in getting the sport played at Continental Games and the Olympics.

Mr   Osei Asibey   will   also   tour   facilities   in   Cameroon   to   assess   Cameroon’sreadiness to host Africa in 2025 when given the nod to host the championship.

He will be met on arrival by the President of the Cameroon Armwrestling, JulienBoumsong Nokomis who also doubles as the Secretary General for AFA and thePresident of the CentralAfrica zone.

Source Ken O. Adade

 The eighth edition of the KGL Millennium Marathon has been launched on Thursday, August 10 at the Base Lounge at Cantonment in Accra.

The program saw most of the sponsors of the event or their representatives in attendance.

Mr. Kalmoni of Japan Motors who performed the launch with a representative from KGL said the Marathon is about collaboration of great companies not competition to support a worthy event, and for healthy living, socializing and networking.

Norma Wilson, representing World Athletics in terms of measurements was thrilled to be in Ghana for the first time and hoped athletes who participate in the Millennium Marathon would be ranked by World Athletics.

He stressed that Africa is about to take off, and marathons open the world with diverse participants.

Mr. Amegashie of Fidelity Bank and Mariam Lamptey of GIPC were some of the sponsor’s representatives at the launch.

The 2023 Millennium Marathon has 75,000ghc at stake and one can pay 100ghc for 21km or 70ghc for 5km for registration, by dialing *800*17#.

The registration centers are Accra Sports Stadium, Frankies Hotel, Osu and GHOne office.

The 2023 Millennium Marathon is sponsored by KGL, *959#, Japan Motors, Fidelity Bank, Verna Water, NLA, Interplast, B5 Plus, IPMC, Ghana Gas, Kimo, Goil, SIC, GIPC, Garmin, Spa Body and Beyond, Solaris, Papaye, Blue Skies, and Wigal.

The National Sports Authority (NSA) was represented by Miss Rita Odei, the Public Relations Officer.

Race Director, Mrs, Cathy Morton said preparations have reached an advanced stage with volunteers, ambulance, security and publicity.

The media partners include GTV, Metro TV, Original TV, Multimedia, Oman Fm, TV 3, GHOne, Starr FM, agoo TV, modernghana, Graphic Sports and UTV.

According to Nana Agyemang Prempeh aka Amb Ashim Morton, the event is a mass sports program and welcomed other disciplines like boxers and other sports men and women.

The past seven Millennium Half Marathons have registered over 64,000 runners from 34 countries.

By Sammy Heywood Okine