President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye aka ‘Rumours’ has disclosed that he is the best performing President of the Authority as during his time he had been able to lay proper structures in the administration of Ghana Boxing.

Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive interview on Omashi TV, The Big Fight Night, the former Parliamentary aspirant said he has been able to bring back love to boxing and the sport has attracted massive patronage to the Bukom Boxing Arena with as many as 7,000 and 8,000 fans trooping in to watch boxing.

He said the game of boxing in Ghana has attracted support and partnership with Imax Promotions who signed a five years deal and they have presented phones and brand new cars to best performing boxing clubs, like Charles Quartey Boxing Foundation, Panix Gym and Ghana Army Boxing team.

According to Abraham Neequaye he has also brought sanity to the administration of Ghana Boxing by creating communications, security, promotions and marketing desks at the refurbished secretariat.

He noted that his problem has been violence and hooliganism by some few people who try to tarnish the sport by creating unpleasant scenes to spoil bouts, but they are working on it.

He denied collecting money from Imax Promotions to stage bouts because they are partners who are supporting boxing with television, which is very good.

According to him, at times many people do not understand, but his problem with some people is that he wants to bring justice to the game. “I have done health insurance for boxers, trainers and other officials and now we have other promoters coming on board” he revealed.

On his involvement in some bouts like Isaac Commey versus Sampson Segbedzi and IsaacAryee as well as Ernest Akushey and Elvis Ahorgah and the one between his son Cann Neequaye and Daniel Otoo, he expressed that he set up committee to investigate and present report but most often the committee delays in presenting their reports.

He said his 18 years old son, a former national champ who started boxing at age eight is on the road to become a world champion and he is his trainer and adviser, trying to take him to the world level.

“I want the best for Ghana Boxing because my son is also a boxer, he is also a Ghanaian, and we are trying to push hard” he said.

Abraham Neequaye, a former Chairman of Greater Accra Amateur Boxing Association who has been a boxing manager and promoter with Will Power Gym and Baby Jet Promotions respectively hailed Braima Kamoko aka Bukom Banku for his loyalty and example as a boxer, and he is ever prepared to support him in his retirement.

He disclosed doing several businesses, like running a company called Energy House and operating a club known as Rumours, however he loves boxing that is why he is at the forefront and ensuring that things are done properly than in previous times when the presidents sit somewhere in their private offices and allow the secretary to run the GBA office, however when problems arise he is called upon to answer.

After taking part in the recent Ghana Olympic Games (GOC) Retreat in Koforidua, he expressed that it was in the right direction and commended the new board led by Lawyer Richard Akpokavie. He noted that professional boxing has become attractive in Ghana so many amateur boxers want to turn pro early but he has cautioned them to gain some experience before joining the pro ranks.

On the combination of Education and Sports, he advised parents to monitor, encourage, guide, guard prepare their kids to well to become good champions.

He stated that the future of Ghana Boxing is very bright, and he is going to stand again for the presidency. He appealed to all stakeholders to contribute positively for the good of the sport.

On the release of the dead body of the Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwsegun Olanrewaju who passed on in Ghana, he said the government has instituted a committee to investigate and find solutions to avoid future occurrences.

On why it has taken a long time for Ghana to produce a world champion, he said it is all about money because one needs at least $30,000 to organize a world title and it is not easy to get into the world ratings.

He assured all that everything is on track for Ghana Professional Boxing to be better than before.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are champions of the Unity Cup 2025 after a 5-4 win via penalties against Jamaica following a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes.

Earlier Ghana Black Stars beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 for the thitd place.

Nigeria beat Ghana in the opening match by two goals to one in an exciting game after Jamaica had edged out Trinidad and Tobago 3-2.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

bdul-Rasheed Saminu has set a new Ghanaian 100m national record with a stunning 9.86s (+0.6 m/s) sprint at the 2025 NCAA D1 East Prelims!

He shatters the previous record of 9.90s, set by Benjamin Azamati. ????????⚡

Saminu’s time ties him as the 4th fastest African sprinter in history:

???? Ferdinand Omanyala – 9.77

???? Akani Simbine – 9.82

???? Olusoji Fasuba – 9.85

???? Abdul-Rasheed Saminu – 9.86

???? Frank Fredericks – 9.86

???? Divine Oduduru – 9.86

???? Benjamin Richardson – 9.86

???? Letsile Tebogo – 9.86

From Sammy Heywood Okine

 Abdullah Iddris-Sandor won bronze in the -58 Sports Sambo while Vincent Boateng got the bronze in Beach Sambo -58kg after losing in Combat Sports at the 19th African Sambo Championship in Conakry, Guinea from 24 to 26 May, 2025.

The international event which took place at the Sports Palace 28 September Stadium was attended by 82 athletes from 19 countries.

Sambo Coach Jonathan Amponsah who led Team Ghana said it was an exciting and tough programme which Ghana cannot be left out. He hailed the two athletes for putting up a high spirit performance in the sports  competition which involves Combat & Beach Sambo.

On the first day Vincent Boateng lost in the Combat Sambo, but came back stronger to clinch a medal

The competition attracted high level personalities like the Minister of Youth and Sports of Guinea Conakry Mr Bojola Haba and Ghana's Ambassador to Guinea H.E Maxwell A. Awiaga who was impressed by the display of the Ghanaians.

The Prime Minister of Guinea Conakry H.E Amadou Oury Bah attended the opening ceremony and commended the patronage from other nations.

President of Ghana Sambo Mr Alex Amoako said they are putting up structures well to be recognised as a formidable Federation. He appealed for support, partnership and sponsorship to put Ghana on the Sambo map.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana Premier League trio join Black Stars camp for Unity Cup in London

Ghana Premier League stars Benjamin Asare, Razak Simpson, and Kwame Opoku have all received call-ups to the Black Stars for the upcoming Unity Cup set to take place in London later this month.

The trio departed Ghana on Friday night to join the national team ahead of the maiden edition of the four-nation tournament.

Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, who made his senior debut during Ghana’s back-to-back wins in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March, continues to cement his place in the national team setup. He left for London after playing a key role in Hearts’ 3-1 league victory earlier in the week.

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson, whose side currently tops the Ghana Premier League table, will be unavailable for their crucial clash against defending champions Samartex this weekend due to his national team duty.

Also missing domestic league action is Asante Kotoko forward Kwame Opoku, who has been instrumental in the second round of the season. He will sit out Kotoko’s match against Bibiani GoldStars as he links up with the Black Stars.

Ghana will open their Unity Cup campaign with a highly anticipated clash against Nigeria on May 28 at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium. The loser of that tie will play in the third-place playoff, while the winner advances to the final on May 31 against either Jamaica or Trinidad and Tobago.

The Black Stars are scheduled to officially open camp on Sunday, May 25. The Unity Cup matches form part of Ghana’s preparations for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Chad and Mali in September.

Representatives of 98 countries including Ghana are meeting in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from May 28 to 30 to strategise for the upcoming Games of the Future.

The "Games of the Future 2025" is an international multi-sport event that blends physical and digital gaming, called phygital sports. It will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in November 2025. This event features competitions in phygital football, phygital basketball, phygital shooting, and phygital dancing.

This year's event is expected to generate excitement, particularly with the upcoming reveal of the host city for GOTF 2027.

Mr. Igor Boumekpo President of Ghana Esports Federation (GESF) said they do both Sports and Esports = Phygital Sports combination of Sports and Esports.

Igor who was in Dubai with a representative from Ministry of Sports & recreation for World Phygital summit 2025 noted that Ghana and other countries will represent this year in the Game of the Future in Dubai.

Ghana will participate in two disciplines: Phygital Football and Phygital Basketball.

"So this summit is to clear all issues and preparation towards the upcoming event, that's why 98 countries are in Dubai" he expressed.

Ghana Esports Federation (GESF) is a member of World phygital community WPC, and phygital International is the one organizing the Games of Future in which 

"We will engage with the digital version on PlayStation 5 and subsequently continue on a physical pitch. The winner will advance to the next stage, analogous to the progression in football" said.

Igor Boumekpo President of Ghana Esports Federation (GESF) expressed that the world has gone digital and sports has also been digitalised so Ghanaians especially the youth must embrace and participate in ESports.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Judo Association will hold their Annual Ordinary Congress and Elections on June 28, 2025.

In a letter dated April 14^, 2025 to all registered clubs and members, notice is hereby given for Congress of the Ghana Judo Association to be held at the Press Center, Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday 28th June 2025.

The agenda will feature an Opening, Welcome address, Roll call, Reports - Secretary, Technical, Finance, President address, Address by NSA Representative, Address by GOC Representative, Discharge of Executive Board, Elections - Elections Commission,  Acceptance Speech, Newly Elected Board, Swearing in of Newly Elected Board and Closing.

Member Clubs are to nominate two registered members to represent them at Congress and submit delegates lists to the secretariat on or before 7th June,2025.

Mr. Kwasi Adu- Apau, Secretary of the Association hoped for a successful Congress.

Mr. Kenneth Arthur, the incumbent President assured all of a peaceful, free, fair and transparent election.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has welcomed and congratulated the three Ghanaian youth boxers, members of the Black Rockets who won three gold medals at the recent 2025 African Youth Boxing Championship in Conakry, Guinea.

He said the achievement is just the beginning and if they remain disciplined, listen to their coaches and are focused, they can go on and qualify for the Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and even the 2028 LA Olympic Games.

“We can’t do magic or promise you, but we can support you to go as far as possible to win more laurels for Ghana at the Youth Olympic Games” he assured.

Secretary General of the GOC, Mohammed Muniru also added that “this should be a springboard for more great things to come.”

The Black Rockets were led by President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), Mr. Bernard Quartey who introduced the boxers, technical men and other executives of the GBF like Vice Presidents Dauda Fuseni, Solomon Otoo, Treasurer Mustapha Nettey and Head Coach Charles Quartey.

The Three boxers, Mathias Ashitey (Flyweight-51Kg), George Dowouna (Bantamweight-54Kg) and Desmond Pappoe  (Middleweight-75Kg) all won Gold Medals for Ghana, and at the end of the tournament Ghana placed third in the team placing and got a cup as reward.

In an interview with Coach Joseph Martey aka ‘Yaro’ who led the team, he pleaded with the sports authorities like the NSA and GOC as well as Ministry of Sports & Recreation to invest in boxing as there are many youth boxers who can also do well, and boxing is the sport that always brings honour to the nation.

“When we were going to Conakry, I was a bit nervous but I encouraged myself as a former boxer with some international experience, we were also challenged with weight problem, but we solved all and we were successful” he expressed.

Senior Coach Charles Quartey said the same about their welfare and motivation, revealing that there or over 60 youth boxers who are ready and being groomed but most do not come for training due to lack of motivation.

“We are a boxing nation, we know our strength that we can always perform, so the government should not let us beg before we are supported” he added.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Black Rockets, Ghana’s Youth Boxing Team, who took part in the 2025 African Youth Boxing Tournament in Conakry, Guinea, where they won three gold medals paid a courtesy visit to the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah  to formally present their gold medals and cup from the competition.

18 years old Mathias Ashitey (Flyweight-51Kg), George Dowouna (Bantamweight-54Kg) and Desmond Pappoe (Middleweight-75Kg) all won Gold Medals for Ghana, and at the end of the tournament Ghana was third for team placing and got a cup to display.

Assistant coach of the national team, Joseph Martey did a splendid work, leading and training them to achieve the remarkable feat.

Nine countries took part and Ghana’s Black Rocket won three gold medals with an assistant trainer heading the delegation. Tunisia and South Africa paraded many boxers and placed first and second respectively,

Last Monday, the boxers returned to Ghana to a rousing welcome and were driven through the principal streets of Accra to Bukom.

On Tuesday, they presented the medals and cup to the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Mr. Yaw Ampofo  Ankrah where head trainer of the Black Rockets, Coach Charles Quartey introduced the team and winners as well as members of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF).

President of the GBF Mr. Bernard Quartey said he believed the boxers were capable of not only participating nut winning the ultimate.

Vice President Duada Fuseni who takes care of the Black Rockets said if government and corporate Ghana comes to their aid they can produce more champions.

Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah advised the young champions not to be complacent or swollen headed but be more committed and dedicated by training harder as the 2026 Commonwealth Games and 2028 Olympic Games Qualifiers are coming up.

The Black Rockets will meet the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee and later on call on the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams.

By Sammy Heywood Okine