The Accra Open Golf tournament sponsored by telecommunications giants MTN has teed off at the Achimota Golf Club on Wednesday.

The four day tournament (from November 3rd to November 8th) which involves amateur, professional and lady golfers is expected to end on Saturday with attractive prizes to be won by participants.

54 golfers are taking part in the Open and they have displayed great sportsmanship and professionalism as well as dynamism in performance.

MTN Ghana has supported many sports events and programmes.                         

The Accra Open is one of the attractive golf competitors and the players and operators of the Achimota Golf Club are most grateful to MTN, the headline sponsor of the competition will dish out attractive and wonderful prizes to the most exciting players.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                                                                

The Ga Landlord, His Royal Majesty, King Teiko Tackie Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse will graciously be one of the special guests at the Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards of Ghana Sports Media scheduled for Saturday, November 15 at the Accra International Conference Center.

Also invited is Nii Ayi-Bonte II, Gbese Mantse and Adonteng of the Ga State.

Nii Kojo Ashifie Paopanyira I aka Ben Nunoo Mensah, former President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and Development Chief of the Ga State will also be there.

The President of the Republic of Ghana, HE John Dramani Mahama and the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah will grace the event as Guests of Honour.

Some of the distinguished sports personalities to be awarded include Margaret Simpson, Abedi Pele, Tony Yeboah, Asamoah Gyan and others who excelled in the year under review such as the best male footballer, best female footballer, best boxer, best athlete, best coach and best badminton player.

The SWAG Awards is supported by OmniBSIC, NPA, Stanbic, Lufart, GCB Bank, Goldbod, Ghana Free Zones Authority, Phoenix Insurance etc.

The media partners are Ignite Media, GTV Sports+, Multimedia, Happy FM, Sporty FM, EIB, Media General etc.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Undefeated Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey popularly called Theo Lopez is rising  rapidly as he now moves up to third in the latest IBF Intercontinental junior bantamweight rankings and ever closer to breaking into the World rankings.

After missing the SWAG Professional boxer of the year, he is not perturbed, but focused and training harder to face the best of the best in his weight class.

Currently he holds the national Super flyweight, UBO Super flyweight and WBO Africa Bantamweight titles which puts him at 15^th in the world.

His coach and manager, Dr. Ofori Asare says they are on track as they move steadily towards the big world titles.

He told Yours Truly they want all the titles to become undisputed.   

According to Dr. Asare, Theo Lopez is a project which the government of Ghana must support to realise his goal.

He urged companies to invest in Ghana’s next world champion, because he has all the qualities and capabilities as well as experience to become a world champion.

Theo Allotey was a great amateur boxer who represented Ghana at the African Games and Olympic Games Qualifiers.

For the past four months he led the Boxing Ghana Top 10 Pound for Pound ratings.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Aburi Girls’ Senior High School has received a new multipurpose basketball court, unveiled and handed over by alumna Madam Aurora Commodore-Toppar, Treasurer of the Ghana Basketball Federation (GBF).

Funded through the support of her family, children, and friends, the project—dubbed the Aurora Legacy Project—is located on the school’s Upper Court. The facility features a fibreglass surface, breakaway basketball rims, and a durable acrylic coating suited for multiple sports, including basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and handball. Construction was undertaken by PAK Sports Consult.

The unveiling ceremony was graced by several dignitaries, including Madam Commodore-Toppar’s father and former Hearts of Oak Board Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Martey Commodore-Mensah, former headmistress Mrs. Alice Prempeh-Fordjour, and AOGA 2000 Year Group President, Madam Akua Boahemah Owusu Sekyere.

Speaking at the event, Madam Commodore-Toppar—captain of the school’s basketball team that won the Eastern Region Schools’ Basketball Championship in 2000—shared that the project fulfilled a personal pledge she made to God upon completing school.

“The dream was born in 2000… I stood on the staircase to the Lower Court and promised God that if He saw me through my exams, I would honour Him with a pledge,” she recalled.

She began saving towards the project in 2012, accumulating GH¢100,000 before construction commenced. She also announced a Phase Two of the Aurora Legacy Project, which will feature tiered bleacher seats for spectators.

Madam Commodore-Toppar expressed gratitude to all donors and supporters, including Mr. Samuel Vasmark, Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, Madam Naa Kuorkor Nikoi, Mr. Kobby Woyome Mensah, Coach Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko (UDS), Col. Samuel Ahmedu (Rtd.), TT Brothers Limited, and customers of ADB, Kaneshie branch.

Mr. Alex Kukula, Vice President of the GBF, commended the project, describing it as one of the best courts in the country.

In remarks read on her behalf, Headmistress Madam Wilhelmina Obuobisa-Atakora lauded the facility as a tool to promote fitness, discipline, resilience, and leadership among students.

The event concluded with exhibition matches, where the school’s basketball team triumphed 13–0 over their predecessors, and Team A of the volleyball squad edged Team B by 15–13.

Source Sammy Heywood Okine                                    

The massive Cartel Charity Health & Fitness Walk has been fixed for December 5, 2025 from the Mamprobi Post Office through some principal streets of Accra to the Mamprobi Girls School (Stephen Appiah Astro Turf Pitch).

Mr. Henry Harry Owoo aka Nii Mogash, CEO of Cartel Foundation urged residents of Ablekuma South to participate fully as there are other social interventions by Cartel like the annual free health screening coming up soon.

He expressed that walking has many benefits, and prayed that more people will come than previous years.

The massive Cartel Foundation Walk is in its fourth year, and attracts people from all walks of life, especially students.

The 2025 edition is under the theme, Community Healthcare, A Responsibility For All Stakeholders.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Omashi Media has been appointed as an official Ga Language media partner of the 2025 Tour du Ghana which flags on Friday November 15.

Alhaji Shabaan Mohammed, General Secretary of the Ghana Cycling Federation announced at a press conference that five languages would be used during the Tour, namely English, French, Twi, Ewe and Ga.

He expressed that the Tour is the promote tourism in Ghana, hence the involvement of the Ghana Tourism Authority and Secretariat of the Black Star Experience as well as traditional leader, of Akwamu Kotoi.

He noted that the route is from the Greater Accra to Volta and Oti regions and back, then a criterion race at Ablekuma to climax the Tour.

Shabaan Mohammed said the cyclists are in high spirits to participate and win the attractive rewards at stake through the sponsorship of Stanbic Bank, Prudential Life Insurance, MTN, THP, Asa Plus, DHL Global, Twellium, Dot.Aleliers.and collaboration of the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority and the Ghana Olympic Committee.

He thanked everyone who has contributed and prayed for a successful event.

Mr Napoleon Gagba, General Manager of Omashi TV welcomed the partnership with the Ghana Cycling Federation and also hoped for a successful Tour.

He hinted that Omashi TV will broadcast live the start and flagging by a top government official and the finishing at Ablekuma on November 24.

He said Omashi Media is ready to work with all sports federations, organisations and clubs.

By Sammy Heywood Okine and Nathaniel Lartey

The evening of Saturday October 31st, would be unforgettable at the Hogbesotso Festival in the Volta Region where the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, under the inspiring leadership of Hon. Kofi Adams and the tireless efforts of Recreational Coordinator, Hon. Betty Krobsbi Mensah witnessed a classic Para Boxing show as part of a wonderful social, cross-cultural, recreational, and inclusive sports activity.

The event was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. For many, it was a first-time experience witnessing the amazing abilities and barrier-breaking agility of persons with disabilities through sports. The crowd was captivated by the skill, determination, and passion of the para boxers, and it was clear that this event marked a significant milestone for the sports recreation department.

We sincerely thank the Ministry of Sports and Recreation for including sports in our sociocultural festivals. This initiative not only promotes inclusivity and diversity but also provides a platform for persons with disabilities to showcase their talents. We are excited to see more inclusive and equitable sporting events in the future and look forward to ongoing support from the Minister to keep this momentum going.

The Para Boxing showcase at the Hogbesotso Festival was a testament to the power of sports to unite and inspire. We celebrate this achievement and hope that it will be a stepping stone for more inclusive sporting events in the future.

Special thanks to Hon. Kofi Adams for championing this initiative and to Hon. Betty Krobsbi Mensah for her dedication to making this event a success.

By Elizabeth A. Gyamfi

​The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has announced Ghanaian music star and afropop legend, Stonebwoy, as the headliner for 50 years, Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards ceremony which comes off on November 15 at the Accra International Conference Center.

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) confirms an unprecedented union of sporting excellence and explosive musical entertainment, promising an atmosphere of unbridled celebration.

The Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards is a moment of deep reverence for Ghanaian sporting history. The night is designed to honour top athletes in the year under review and the legacy of legends who paved the way and inspire the next generation of stars.

​In combining the gravitas of Ghana’s most prestigious sports awards with the magnetic charisma of one of Africa’s biggest musical exports, the Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards are set to become a historical convergence point. This is more than a ceremony; it is a fusion of culture, entertainment, resilience, national pride and golden celebration.

The SWAG is appreciative to companies like GCB Bank, National Petroleum Authority, Stanbic Bank, Ghana Free Zones Authority, OmniBSIC Bank, SIC Insurance, Lufart, Goldbod, KGL, Phoenix Insurance, and others.

Some of the nominees for the prestigious awards are Abedi Pele, Kwesi Appiah, Azunah Nelson, Antoinne Semenyo, Mohamed Kudus, Jordan Ayew, Benjamin Asare Razak Simpson, Stephen Amankona, Desmond Pappoe, Mathias Ashitey, George Dowuona, Grace Asantewaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah and others.

The SWAG Club of the Year 2025 will be decided between Police Ladies - Womens League Champions and Super Cup Champions, Faith Ladies - Women's FA Cup Champions, Kotoko SC - FA Cup Champions and Champion of Champions and Bibiani Gold Stars - League Champions.

The SWAG Technical Official of the Year, 2025 nominees are Daniel Laryea, a FIFA Referee. He is the topmost Ghanaian Football referee internationally. Francis Yeboah is the topmost Badminton Referee. He officiated in 4 major international events. W.O Clement Smith from the Ghana Armed is a topmost technical official for Ghana Athletics.

Hon. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff for the Republic of Ghana is the Guest of Honour.

Gianni Merlo from Italy, the President for the Association of International Sports Press (AIPS), the Global body for all Sports Journalists will be in Ghana for the 50th SWAG Awards

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The featherweight clash between John Abaja Laryea aka ‘Expensive Boxer’ of the Bronx Boxing Club and Holy Dorgbetor aka ‘Jaw Breaker’ of The Gym has been fixed for December 20, 2025 after both boxers agreed to fight.

Laryea called the shot at the last minute and Dorgbetor answered that he has been waiting for the opportunity.

Both boxers are respected champions on the local scene. Laryea held the WBO Africa featherweight title while Dorgbetor is the IBF Continental Africa featherweight champion.

Both have good support base, and can attract new fans. For the records Laryea is 15-0-1, while Dorgbetor is 14-1-1.

Laryea is sponsored by Baby Jet and managed by Bronx Boxing Promotions with Sammy Anim Addo as the local manager and American Peter Khan (foreign manager), while Dorghetor is handled by Ace Power Promotions headed by USA based Dr. Amoako Addae.

Both are tried and tested, with few international experiences. Laryea was in the USA, while Dorgbetor fought in Saudi Arabia.

The match maker for Legacy Rise Sports, Mubarak Yusif Nanor says both camps have agreed and the fans will see them in the ring in action on December 20, 2025.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Young rising amateur boxer, Mathias Ashitey is full of hope and confidence to grab this year’s Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Boxer of the Year Award.

Speaking to Yours Truly on Omashi TV, The Big Fight Night, he said “I deserve it because I have worked harder as I won a bout at the World Youth Boxing Championship in Montenegro to reach the 1/16^th stage, before winning gold at the African Youth Championship in Guinea, where I won all my fights, then another gold at the individual championship in Accra. I think I am the one to win.”

According to Ashitey, he has always dreamt to be a champion, not just an ordinary boxer, but someone who will achieve for the nation.

He takes inspiration from other heroes like Michael Abban, Joseph Commey and Samuel Takyi who won an Olympic bronze medal.

Ashitey said growing up, he visited many gyms in Bukom and Jamestown before landing at the Black Panthers Gym where he has learnt a lot, apart from boxing rudiments.

He thanked his trainer, Coach Ebenezer Adjei for the support and encouragement that has seen him being nominated by SWAG.

“I thank SWAG members for the nomination and know this would propel me to my dream destination at the World, Olympics and Commonwealth Games” he expressed.

The Kinbu SHS Form three student is studying Visual Arts and appreciates the combination of sports and education.

By Sammy Heywood Okine