Nungua Town XI made a positive impact on their home grounds with an impressive 4-1 win over Ghana Internationals in the Kplejoo Pre-Festival Match at the Nungua Town Park on Friday evening.

The exhibition game hosted to bring together most of Ghana’s top foreign players during the preseason lived up to the billing. A packed arena at the Nungua Town Park saw spectators from near and far present to watch and cheer their favorite stars.

Nungua Town XI took the lead at the stroke of halftime through Blessing Brafo of Sweiqi United FC in Malta, to give the hosts a deserved lead heading into recess.

Former Bechem United striker, Emmanuel Avornyo, currently playing for KF Shkupi in North Macedonia, went on to double the lead for Nungua Town XI with an expertly taken goal.

The Visitors' only goal of the game came from former Black Stars player Bernard Mensah in the 50th minute of the game.

Kwabena Dalala Dannful of TFA Dubai in the UAE made it 3-1 for the host in the 65th minute, making it extremely difficult for the Ghana Internationals to dream of a potential comeback.

Adomako Akoto rounded off what was an emphatic victory for Nungua Town XI with a close-range finish with only 10 minutes of regulation time remaining, giving his side a 4-1 win over Ghana Internationals.

Other notable names to feature in the game included Gideon Mensah (Bordeaux), Benjamin Tetteh (Metz), Kamal Sowah (NAC Breda), Majeed Ashimeru (Anderlecht), Gladson Awako (Great Olympics), Emmanuel Antwi (Kotoko), and many others.

The organizers of the historic event which included Daniel Niibi Afotey Odai, CEO of DEnP legacy,  Patrick Nii Boye,  and Ernest Bortey, all lauded the event and praised the players for their dedication and professionalism to honor the games.

Source Mike Obeng

Former International Boxing Council (IBC) Lightweight Champion Emmanuel Tagoe aka Game Box has expressed his desire to fight on the next promotion of Legacy Rise Sports.

Tagoe who fight with George Ashie pulled a good crowd at the Accra Sports Stadium said  he loved the atmosphere at the Bukom Boxing Arena on the Battle of the Beasts Bill as he normally do not watch bouts, but he felt really good on that day for the well organised event.

According to Tagoe, 33-2-0, he will love to fight a foreign world rated opponent and will give boxing fans a good show which they have missed for long.

Game Boy who trains at the Btonx Gym at James Town hailed Sharaf Mahama and Amir Khan for their involvement in Ghana Boxing and urged boxers to train harder to attract bouts

The next Legacy Rise Sports and Amir Khan Promotion is fixed for December.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana marked Olympic Day 2025 with a vibrant celebration at the Accra Sports Stadium, gathering more than 1,000 students from 20 schools for a day filled with sports, fitness, and Olympic spirit. Organized by the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), the event embraced the global theme “Move, Learn, Discover”, promoting the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect.

Participants enjoyed a range of activities including aerobics sessions, Olympic-themed quizzes, and live demonstrations in 21 different sports, such as fencing, taekwondo, judo, athletics, and table tennis. Students had the opportunity to interact with athletes and coaches, sparking interest in various disciplines.

GOC President Richard Akpokavie addressed the crowd, urging Ghanaian youth to embrace an active lifestyle and the values embedded in sport:

“Olympic Day reminds us of the power of sport to bring people together, build character, and inspire a healthy lifestyle—especially among the youth.”

A symbolic Olympic Day Run brought together students, educators, and guests in a fun and energetic show of unity. The Olympic Quiz contest tested knowledge of Olympic history, values, and Ghana’s contributions to the Games, with excited cheers as schools competed for medals and recognition.

The event ended with a call to action: to continue fostering sportsmanship, healthy living, and national pride through sport. Ghana’s celebration this year was not just about honoring the past, but igniting dreams for future Olympians.

By Nii Otoe Bruce-Tagoe

Ghanaian featherweight prospect Holy Dorgbetor lost to his Abanian opponent Muhamet Qamili over six rounds recording a unanimous decision.

Qamili (16-0, 7KOs) advances to the quarter finals of the competition.

At Dorgbetor's corner were a crack Ghanaian technical team led by Charles Quartey including his trainer Laryea aka Coach Lion.

The Ace Power Promotions boxer put up an amazing performance in the hot action packed pound for pound and blow to blow fight. Qamili seem ahead on points from the first round, but Dorgbetor was late in catching up.

Muhamet Qamili of Albania who is representing Italy came in as a very tough customer, with fast hands and advanced with pressure.

He recovered well to outbox and earn a unanimous decision: 60-53, 59-54, 59-54 to hand a first career defeat toDorgbetor.

Shakul Samed who represented Ghana at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as a middleweight won his round of 16 clash with a devastating knock out against Australia's Jude Grant (8-1, 2 KOs) on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The WBC Grand Prix is a special tournament for budding champions with medals, trophy and cash prizes at stake.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The healthy rivalry between the two oldest, most popular and best senior high schools in Ghana will be rekindled at the Achimota Golf Club on July 1, 2025.

The old students of the nation's most glamorous educational institutions,  Mfantsipim School and Adisadel College will compete in a special golf tournament to decide who is the best on the course.

The two schools have often and still challenge or debate on who is the best in everything.

It was an exciting moment at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Club at the Ghana Air Force Base last Thursday when the 2025 edition of the Jonah Cup was unveiled on a night which was characterised with camicadrie, back patting, and friendly banter. A minute silence was observed for departed souls.

The tournament which started in 2015 in honor of Dr. Sam Jonah, the chief patron has become big and now corporate organisations are getting involved to support and contribute with awards for the outstanding players.

Dr. Kwaku Appietu-Ankrah, Captain of the SANTA family, the defending champions who majestically brought the trophy said "if our opponents do not touch the cup tonight,  they should forget it, you know it will be fun and trust Adisco when it comes to sports, it's all about fun to keep the two schools in the limelight"

Adisadel College Old Boys who love to be called the Santaclusians have lifted the magnificent cup four times while the Kwabotwe lads as Mfantsipim students are known have won three times.

There were some years that the event could not come on due to circumstances beyond the control of organisers like the Corona Virus spread period.

Santaclusians, the alumni of Adisadel College will feature players like President David Atuwo, Capt (rtd) Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Okoe Allotey and other top golfers.

According to Dr. Ernest Asimenu ,Captain of MOBA Golf, they are well prepared and ready to snatch the trophy. He urged MOBA and golf fans to be at Achimota to witness another great event.

"Watch the space we are coming to be at par with them" he stressed

Mr. Mike Aggrey, a MOBA and former President of Ghana Golf Association who will play alongside Martin Osei and President Eddie Nustugah added that since its stablished about a decade ago, the Jonah Cup has been competed for on seven occasions with the Santaclausians bagging four of them while the Botwe boys have managed three.

"MOBA is determined to achieve the tie breaker in order to retain the bragging rights which we famously attained in the first and second encounters" he expressed.

Mr. Aggrey who is the current Secretary General of the African Golf Confederation said there are many merits in playing golf such as networking aside the health benefits.

Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) is an association that brings together all “Old Boys” of Mfantsipim and creates for them a platform that promotes their common interests and bring development and progress to Mfantsipim and quality second cycle education in Ghana; and at the same time provide for other related matters connected with the wellbeing of members, their associates and Mfantsipim.

Corporate organisations such as, Samsung, Vodafone (now Telesel) Stanbic bank and many others are supporting the event.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mamfe Methodist Girls Senior High School (MEGHIS) who returned from Kimberley, South Africa last Tuesday where they participated in the 2025 African Tug of War Championship have presented their silver and bronze medals to the Director General of the Ghana Education Service,  Prof. Ernest Kofi Davies.

He congratulated the proud medal winners and advised them also to work hard academically. He cautioned them to be disciplined so that they can contribute positively to society.

In the overall standing, South Africa won Gold while Ghana placed second with Silver.

According to Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams former Youth Director of the Ghana Olympic Committee is President of Ghana Tug of War Association (GHATOWA) the female students did exceptionally well because they were numerically down and lacked the right shoes and belts for the competition but exceled.

He commended the Ghana Education Service and school authorities for granting the opportunity to travel for the international event.

Skipper of the team said they promised to go and not only be counted or watch flags, but bring home laurels, which they did in style.

Present at the ceremony were Mr. Michael Ntow Ayeh, Physical Education Director,  Mrs. Augustina Agyeman Koranteng Headmistress of Mampong Presec who was the Chaperon of the team, Mrs. Winnifred Arthur Headmistress of MEGHIS and Ms. Charlotte Hottor PE Mistress and Coach of MEGHIS.

The students were represented by some prefects of the school.

Head Prefect Theodora Clottey expressed her pride and prayed that corporate Ghana will support their sports teams.

Ghana has been invited to another programme in the United Kingdom which the GES has approved.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Holy 'The Jaw Breaker' Dorgbetor and Shakul Samed have left Accra for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to participate in the Riyadh Season boxing event of the 2025 World Boxing Council (WBC) this weekend.

Holy was backed by a very tough technical team led by Charles Quartey including his trainer Laryea aka Coach Lion. He is managed by Ace Power Promotions who given him the hope and motivation to go all out.

Holy Dorgbetor will face Muhamet Qamili of Albania who is fighting for Italy in the featherweight round of 16 of the maiden World Boxing Council WBC Boxing Grand Prix on Saturday, June 21.

Shakul Samed who was reinstated following a successful protest after doing well in his first bout will also feature.

He made the weight for a middleweight round of 16 clash against Australia's Jude Grant (8-0, 2 KOs) on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The WBC Grand Prix is a special tournament for budding champions with medals, trophy and cash prizes at stake.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mamfe Methodist Girls SHS Shine At 2025 Africa Tug Of War Championship In South Africa With 5 Medals

Team Ghana, represented by Mamfe Methodist Girls Senior High School won two (2) silver medals and three (3) bronze medals at the recent 2025 African Tug of War competition held in Kimberley, South Africa.

They represented at both club and national levels and were a delight to watch with their expert pulling strategies.

“We are very much grateful to everyone who supported and prayed for us to go and return successfully with laurels” said President of the Ghana Tug of War Association, Mr. Emmanuel Olla Williams.

The team returned home on Tuesday June 17 and will be showing the medals to the Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and others on Friday June 20.

The medals won at Club Level with 24 Teams participating are 500KG – Silver, 560kg - Bronze, 540kg – Bronze, 600kg Mx - Bronze

In the African Championship with Eight Teams at Under 23 Women's 500KG competition, Ghana took Silver Medals while host nation South Africa won the Gold.

By Sammy Heywood Okine​

His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended the Porcupine Warriors for the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup in exciting fashion at the Legon UG Sports Stadium.

The victory came unexpected with mixed feelings among fans who watched but Asante Kotoko the fabulous lads stolecthe show with a 2-1 win over division one side Golden Kick.

Officials including former chairman Herbert Mensah and players presented the trophy to the Asantehene at an impressive ceremony the Manhyia Palace.

He congratulated them and wished them more success in the future to maintain the legacy and status of the club as one of the best and biggest in Africa.

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has not been happy with the teams performance for some time now and hopes the new winning spirit and mentality will continue.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon Kofi Adams on Wednesday had the honour of receiving New WBO Bantamweight Champion Theophilus “Theo Lopez” Allotey and his coach at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation following his outstanding victory at the Battle of the Beasts boxing event last Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Theo secured a dominant unanimous decision win over Daniel “The Emperor” Gorsh to become the new WBO African Bantamweight Champion.

He presented the title belt to me this morning, a powerful symbol of not just personal triumph but of Ghana’s growing global boxing potential.

“I congratulated Theo on his hard-earned victory and commended his coach for the technical brilliance that guided him to this milestone. Their partnership is a shining example of how talent and discipline, when paired with solid coaching, can produce world-class results” he said..

As a Ministry, we are fully committed to supporting Theo’s next steps toward a world title fight. I assured him that we will: Assist in mobilizing resources and sponsorship Explore serious training and camping opportunities.

“My vision is that within the next three years, Ghana must become a global destination for boxing. That future starts with nurturing champions like Theo, investing in preparation, and building a strong technical base” he added.

Congratulations, Champ. The journey to the world title begins now and Ghana is behind you all the way.

From Sammy Heywood Okine