National amateur boxer, Desmond Pappoe feels proud to be nominated by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) for the Boxer of the Year 2025.

In an exclusive interview with Yours Truly, the Jamestown based boxer who won gold medal at the African Youth Boxing Championship in Conakry Guinea said he has more to offer if he is given the opportunity.

"I didn't start early like 4 or 5 years but came in at 12 years and I think it has been good so far. I am learning very fast, I have been encouraged and highly motivated, I trust my coach and we are on track" he said.

Desmond Pappoe noted that boxing is a whole life, culture and science and school on its own and he had gathered a lot since associating himself with the sport.

He trains at the Jamestown Boxing Gym under Coach Randy.

James Town Gym is a club of young boxers who aspire for greatness.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                    

Popular boxers Ayitey Powers and Bukom Banku aka Braimah Kamoko are among the special guests to feature at the grand opening of new pub, La Famacia Lounge at Mamprobi near Korle Gonno in Accra.

The much anticipated grand opening of La Famacia, the latest sports bar, pub and lounge at Mamprobi / Korle Gonno has been fixed for Friday, November, 7, 2025.

Performng live on the day are top artistes and DJs like DJ Willie of Onua FM, DJ Laxtik, MC Pato, King Jerry, Ayitey Powers, Bukom Banku, Nii Funny, Pappilon Blood, Mr. Day, Moustache, Don Dely, Natty Lee, Naughty Dansoman Boys, Jah Blu and JMS Supa. Aside the popular artistes, some few underground performers will be exposed.

There would be assorted drinks, food and friends to buy and share love among family anf friends.

You can also watch your favourite sports on dstv at La Farmacia and there is available space to play your Snooker and Ludu.

La Famacia is the place to relax after a hard day’s work and the place to chill and have fun. It is also a place to organize parties, get togethers and special days like birthdays and others. Enjoy the breeze from the Atlantic Ocean.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

USA based former boxer Emmanuel Addo aka Mosquito has instituted a special tournament to involve four boxers each in four different weight categories bouts in honour of four past boxing coaches in Accra.

Speaking on on The Big Fight Night on Omashi TV, Addo a former boxer who is now a trainer and promoter said he instituted a title belt in honour and memory of four top coaches, the late Godwin Nii Dzanie Kotey aka Alloway of Attoh Quarshie Boxing Club, Jones Hammond of Square Deal Boxing Club, Emmanuel Lamptey aka Akise of Black Panthers Boxing Gym and Napoleon Ayaa Tagoe of Will Power Gym.

He noted that four titles will be at stake for four weight categories, and the winners to be rewarded after losers are eliminated.

He said the bouts would be held after suspension on Ghana Boxing  has been lifted at Bukom Boxing Arena.

He announced that the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II is special patron of the titles designed by the World Boxing Council (WBC).

Meanwhile, Emmanuel Addo has shelves plans to become President of Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA). He claimed no one is following him, and the stakeholders do not understand the business of boxing.

“Boxing is strictly business, B for Boxing, B for Business but our people do not understand and most of the local promoters don’t have big money to invest in the game, so we have a long way to go in Africa” he said.

Many respected people don’t speak well about our sport and I am very much disappointed: he said.

He stressed that it is unlawful for the Minister of Sports & Recreation and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to suspend boxing because someone died.

“That is corruption” he expressed                                                   

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana's Michael 'Black Spider' Abban who is the new Commonwealth Youth Super Flyweight Champion following a round 2 stoppage victory over Ogunyanju Sikiru of Nigeria at the Akusa Park in Lome, Togo on Saturday, October 25, 2025 says he will keep the title, because he will beat every challenger.

Speaking to Yours Truly on The Big Fight Night on Omashi TV, he expressed the the Black Spider has arrived and no one can beat him because he is ever prepared to fight anyone in Ghana and outside.

“I love traing, that is my weapon and I don’t shy away from hard work” he stressed.

He thanked Coach Ebenezer Adjei of Black Panthers Boxing Club for discovering him and taking him out of fishing to become a boxing champion.

With an amazing record of 13 fights and one defeat in Tanzania which he does not feel comfortable about because he believes he won that bout in Tanzania.

He loves to watch and use the styles of Geovonta Davis and Manny Paquiao for power and speed.

Abban is a staunch Christian and has advised boxers to refrain from juju and other rituals that would not help them. He urged them to train and pray for doors to be opened for opportunities.

He thanked Papa, his able manager and all who contributed or played a role in the Togo promotion.

He congratulated fellow Ghanaian champion Faisal Abubakar who also won his fight on the bill. he also commended club mate Mathias Ashitey who has been nominated for the 2025 SWAG Boxer of the Year Award.

The 50th SWAG Awards takes place on November 15 at the Accra International Conference Center.

 By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Cycling Federation on Friday held a special encounter with sports journalists on how to promote the 2025 edition of Tour du Ghana and involve sponsors to invest more to attract their mileage and patronage of Ghanaians.

Mr. Shabaan Mohammed, General Secretary of the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) urged the media to report accurately and factually using right language and terminologies with interesting stories.

He said with less than two weeks for the event, the organisers, sponsors and cyclists and are ready to paddle for glory and fame.

He expressed that this is the 10th edition of the glamorous event and this year is to showcase some of the tourism attractions in Ghana.

He thanked the government and Black Star Experience Secretariat for their support and motivation.

According to Mr. Shabaan, the Tour will start with arrivals of officials and guests from the USA, Netherlands, Benin, Togo, Nigeria,  Burkina Faso and Morocco on November 13 and on November 14, the show begins with the flagging by the President of Ghana,  HE John Dramani Mahama at the Black Star Square.

He stated that cyclists will ride to Ada, Aflao, Ho, Hohoe, Dambai, Jasikan and back to Accra, ending at Ablekuma.

He named the sponsors of the Tour as Prudential Life Insurance, MTN, THP, Asa Plus, Twellium Ghana Ltd, DHL Global, Stanbic Bank and Dot.Aleliers.

The partners are the government of Ghana,  Ghana Olympic Committee,  Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority, Ghana Tourism Authority and the Paramount Chief of Akwamu Kotoi.

Mr. Isaac Mortey of the Public Relations Department of the GCF briefed that accredited media would be offered logistics to work effectively and efficiently, while a French journalist with 34 years experience in cycling reporting would be in Ghana to aid the local press in their reportage.

Journalists who have applied for accreditation were recognised and commended for attending.

At least 210 persons including 72 cyclists would be accredited for the Tour du Ghana 2025

Present at the meeting which took place at the Ghana Olympic Committee Conference Room were representatives of Stanbic Bank, Prudential Life Insurance, GOC and Abrokwa, the popular international cycling acrobat.

By Sammy Heywood Okine    

Mr. Solomon Allotey. General Secretary of the Ghana Golf Association has lectured at a short but impressive seminar for sports journalists on Wednesday at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Club near Burma Camp in Accra.

He promised stronger ties with sports media and equip them with the necessary tools to improve upon their reporting on golf.

He advised them to be professional, ethical, know the terminologies in the sport and learn how the equipment for the sport are used, as well as tournament structures and formats

He said the media, who are content creators and developers must support them with new media manifestation in this digital era to get their messages, tournaments, events and programmes across on various social media platforms.

“The media has a responsibility to report on golf because the sport has evolved and with new media it must be easily done well, golf is a game of integrity, attitude and emotions” he conveyed.

The exciting and educative event was attended by a few sports journalists, however the General Secretary did not appreciate the attendance as he believes the sport has been termed as a lesser known sport, while others see it as a sport for the affluent.

He noted that golf is a very big and attractive sport in some countries, attracting thousands of fans during four or three day tournaments.

According to Mr. Allotey, most journalists are not aware of how golfers score to get their results, so he tasked them to learn by practising and playing.

He expressed that golf is one sport that can be played at an advanced age, noting that many golfers are above 80 years and they play to exercise, aside networking and socializing.

He hinted that plans are advanced to introduce golf in schools to involve the youth who will become the future champions.

The Ghana Golf Association General Secretary appreciated support from the R&A.

R&A stands for The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, which is one of the world's governing bodies for golf, responsible for upholding and developing the sport globally.

The R&A governs the Rules of Golf outside of the United States and Mexico, stages major championships like The Open, and promotes golf's development worldwide.

Present at the seminar was Mr. Rodney Oddoye, Treasurer of the GGA and Mr. Maurice Quansah, former Vice President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana and editor of the Graphic Sports who said story telling skills in golf reporting must be enhanced.

He suggested the setting up of a media development fund for the training and encouraging the media to have interest in golf reporting

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Rajan Singh, Sales and Marketing Head of Cave & Gardens Ghana Ltd, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to education and youth development.

Continuing a long-standing tradition, he sponsored medals and refreshments for the Ministry of Health (MOH) Basic School’s Mini Olympics, held as part of the institution’s golden jubilee celebration.

A golden milestone marked with Sports and celebration

The Mini Olympics took place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the school’s Korle Bu compound, setting the tone for a week dedicated to honouring 50 years of academic excellence.

The event brought together pupils, teachers, and alumni in an atmosphere charged with excitement and pride.

Activities began with an invigorating aerobics session led by Emmanuel Nii Adjin Olla Williams, President of the Ghana Tug of War Association, setting a lively rhythm for the day.

Competitions followed in quick succession: tug of war, lime and spoon races, 200-metre sprints, and table tennis, all designed to promote teamwork, fitness, and healthy competition among participants.

The main anniversary durbar is set for Saturday, when the school community will reconvene to celebrate five decades of educational impact and sporting achievement.

Singh’s steadfast support

Rajan Singh’s sponsorship reflects his deep-rooted belief in the power of education and sports to shape future leaders.

Through Cave & Gardens Ghana Ltd, producers of Sara Foods and Abest Drinks, he has consistently supported schools across the country for more than ten years, contributing to programs that inspire discipline, wellness, and community growth.

His latest gesture at the MOH Basic School not only added vibrancy to the anniversary festivities but also highlighted his company’s enduring commitment to nurturing young talent.

By investing in such initiatives, Singh continues to leave a lasting imprint on Ghana’s educational landscape—one celebration, one child, and one school at a time.

Source Richard Achore

Doris Boaduwaa scored a brilliant hat-trick while Comfort Yeboah added a stunning strike to seal Ghana’s place at the next continental tournament in Morocco next year.

She thanked God for her form because during the last WAFCON in Morocco, she found it difficult to score. The multiple awards winner believes the Queens can become African champions.

The second-leg performance delighted fans at the Accra Sports Stadium who chanted and cheered the Black Queens to victory.

Swedish coach Kim Bjorkegren has transformed the team and the players played their roles very well from the goal keeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards.

“We are just getting better and better,” Bjorkegren said after the qualification, praising his youthful squad’s progress.

The coach expressed optimism about the team’s continued development as they prepare for next year’s continental competition.

He described the Black Queens’ advancement as a sign of a promising future for Ghanaian women’s football.

Boaduwaa expressed satisfaction with her hat-trick performance, which proved decisive in the comprehensive victory over Egypt. Midfielder Evelyn Badu, who played a key role in the thrashing, pledged that the team would push for World Cup qualification at the tournament.

“We will make sure we qualify to the World Cup,” Badu said after Ghana sealed their WAFCON berth.

Josephine Bonsu and Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah who played for the first time at the Accra Sports Stadium were satisfied with the support and success.

The Black Queens, thrice runners up placers  join hosts Morocco and 10 other qualified nations for the 2026 tournament, which serves as the African qualifying route for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Ghana’s dominant aggregate scoreline of 7-0 after winning the first leg by three goals demonstrates their readiness to compete at the continental level.

The qualification testifies an eventful experience  for Bjorkegren’s young squad, which has shown consistent improvement throughout the qualifying rounds.

A semifinal place at the tournament would guarantee Ghana’s qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The Black Queens have been motivated by sponsorship from MTN, the leading telecom company.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Josephine Afua Kyerewaa Bonsu has never had a bad game for the Black Queens since she started featuring for the Ghana senior women’s football team.

She featured prominently at the 2025 Women's African Cup of Nations Tournament (WAFCON) in Morocco and against Egypt for the 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers she was exceptional, not committing mistakes and playing well feeding her midfielders and forwards with intelligent passes and accurate crosses.

The FC Carl Zeiss Jena player in the Women’s Bundesliga is just a delight to watch.

Josephine Afua Kyerewaa Bonsu, 26 was born in Berlin, Germany on 1999-08-20, though she plays as a forward in her club, she settles well as a defender for Ghana .

She possess technical qualities to thrive at the highest level, but what makes her super is her confidence and style, making her a captivating figure in women’s football.

Kyerewaa was scouted by former Black Queens coach Nora Häuptle in September 2024.

Hauptle spotted her talent while she played for Carl Zeiss Jena, and she has always appreciated the warm reception and support from Ghanaians 

Many football fans have admired her style and decided to join her fan club which is about to be formed to cheer her whenever she plays in Ghana.

Kyerewaa's father is Ghanaian and mother is German.

Head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has also spotted her to be very reliable and important for the Black Queens' success.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Boxing Team Boxing Club Drouais from France have received certificates of participation in 'Road To Accra -Ghana' Boxing Tournament staged at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday 19th October 2025 by the Bukom Boxing Gym with support from Ghana Boxing Federation and Interim Management Committee of Ghana Professional Boxing.

During the tour, the Team visited of some important places like the James Town Beach and Accra Post Office. They walked through the densely populated community of Bukom, Akotolante to Atukpai. They tasted some Ghanaian meals, notably fufu and kokonte with soup and made some donations.

Before the tournament they participated in a medical seminar organised by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) and National Sports Authority (NSA).

The team also met officials of the France Embassy.

Boxing Club Drouais were presented a special souvenir from the Director General of NSA Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah before they left.

According to Augustus Dodoo, PRO / Assistant Coach of the Bukom Boxing Gym, the visit was very successful as the Bukom boxers also shared and learn a lot from their new friends.

He was hopeful of a fruitful exchange programme for the Bukom boxers to also know France.

"This programme is very laudable and we must sustain, support and maintain the relationship" he said.

He commended the GBF and NSA for their assistance during the tournament.

By Sammy Heywood Okine