Samuel Kweku Aidoo has been appointed President of Adaptive Point Boxing in Ghana on May 9^th 2025.

As international representatives, he will be supported by Vice President Paha Aaron Parker and Technical Director as Mamudu Musah. General Secretary is Mohamed Hamisu Abdul Latif.

Ahmed Ibrahim, a veteran combat sports administrator urged them to work hard and abide by all rules and regulations to support Ghanaians who love the sport to participate in international events and contests.

He said Ghana has the fighters and technical people who are ready to work for the sport of  Adaptive Point Boxing.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Kumasi Asante Kotoko will fight for their 10th FA Cup title when they lock horns with Division One side Golden Kick in the final of the MTN FA Cup on 15^th June, 2025.

Kumasi Asante Kotoko recorded a hard-fought 1-0 courtesy Albert Amoah late strike victory over Berekum Chelsea in the semis of the 2025 MTN FA Cup on Sunday evening at the Tarkwa TnA Park.

Golden Kick also beat division one counterpart, Arram devisser by three goals to one and are going into the final as the underdog, but their surprise wins against Accra Hearts of Oak and other clubs means they are really organized and they can pull another surprise against Kotoko.

Kotoko last played in the final in 2017 against Hearts of Oak and eventually clinched the trophy with a 3-1 triumph. Accra Hearts of Oak have won most titles in the history of the FA Cup.

This year’s MTN FA Cup Final is fixed for June 15 at the University of Ghana (UG) Stadium. Legon in Accra.

It will be another battle of technical brains between Coach Zito of Kotoko and Coach Parker of Golden Kick.

For the players of both teams, it is a great privilege to play in the FA Cup Final, and MTN as the title sponsor makes the event grand special and attractive.

Golden Kick FC is poised to become only the third second-tier side to reach the MTN FA Cup final since FC Nania’s historic triumph.

Ghana’s FA Cup slogan “Obia ny3 Obia” is very real and true and will draw fans to the UG Stadium to fill it to capacity because it will be able to contain all the fans including the ‘against’ and guests.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Apenkwa Gbeeowomil Village Divisional Council Mantse Nii Adjetey Obour Buor II on Sunday sat in state as new sub chiefs, queen mothers and war leaders (Asafo) were out doored and welcomed at the special customary ceremony which was climaxed with a display of culture and royalty at Teshie in Accra.

The chiefs / leaders who were introduced by hierarchy include the chief's linguist Okyeame Kofi Dzan with the stool name Okyeame Nii Onsurogya II swore an oath of allegiance and pledge to the stool Gyasetse and the Mantse.

The Gyasenye.Naa Kordey Gbomo Sane was also introduced together with Nana Tambia Oforiwaa Queen mother and others including Naa Adjele, Naa Obuor Hestelor1, Naa Adjele Shikanye 1 and Hadjia Fati

Nana Nkektia Taky aka Nii  Benkumhene, Nana Frimpong Oblahiia  Mantse Nana Okufuobua, Nii Sasraku aka Yusif Allotey and Justice Archer Nii Oblempong Okujeama II Noyaa Mantse were among the new chiefs out doored.

After the war leaders Asafo were introduced , Nii Adjetey Sowah Kakla offered thanksgiving and prayed for blessings and peace in Apenkwa and surrounding areas like Ashiyie, Fafraha, Adenta, Ashaley Botwe, Amanfrom, Amrahian and Katamanso.

A Press Conference was later held where Akwaashontse, Nii Blaase 1 prepared way for the the king and queen mother to appeal to the government to help them retrieve stolen lands in their jurisdiction.

The Queen appealed to government to save their lands at Apenkwa which people are encroaching and trespassing with the support of land guards.

Nii Adjetey Obuor Buor II appealed to President John Mahama to save their lands and settle cases out of court, adding that previous governments have=failed to protect the real land owners. He also suggested that jobs must be created for the youth of Apenkwa to be responsible and contribute to the development of the nation.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Former Black Bomber, Jonathan Akorfe  Tetteh aka 'Worldwide' gave Ernest Baubali Akushey some boxing lessons when he floored him in rounds one and five before the latter gave up in round seven in a much anticipated bout dubbed 'battle of the brave hearts' at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday.

Baubali who failed to throw punches as expected did not come for round seven and apologised to his fans saying that he did more road work than going to the gym.

He pleaded with Tetteh to give him a rematch.

However Tetteh who represented Ghana at the 2024 Olympic Games Qualifiers said his target is Seth Gyimah aka Freezy Macbones however he commended Baubali for giving him a good fight by surviving the knock downs and kept on coming forward.

Buabali's corner decided not to go for round seven after six exciting rounds that saw Tetteh leading, but he also became tired and resorted to clinching.

Referee Neequaye Kotey did not get it tough handling the two pugilists who argued and bragged before the fight.

Hon. Alfred Kotey Ashie promised and delivered 2,000ghc to Tetteh for his victory and gave Baubali 1,000ghc for his effort.

The new champion was decorated by President of the Ghana Boxing Authority,  Abraham Kotei Neequaye.

Tetteh enjoyed support from his former Black Bombers colleagues like Henry Malm, Joseph Commey and Abu Kamoko.

In other bouts, Alfred Lamptey aka 'Show Time' won but did not have it easy against Wali Imouro from Benin who took him to the full distance, while Joseph Commey had a easy job on the night overpowering veteran Nurudeen Boyefio in round one.

Another veteran boxer Isaac Nettey lost to his Nigerian Olympian opponent in one of the exciting bouts.

The bout between Isaac Aryee and Isaac Commey was not decided but referred to a panel following a stoppage by the referee when Commey dished out a barrage of unanswered punches to Aryee.

The show which was put up by Box Office and supported by Base Pharmacy was well attended by real boxing fans.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The much-anticipated 2025 Absa Black Star Marathon has been launched in the Ghanaian capital,

Accra with organisers unveiling plans for what promises to be a historic event celebrating resilience, unity, and the power of personal stories. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, the marathon will commence and conclude at Independence Square, transforming the city’s streets into a vibrant stage for athletes, wheelchair racers, and first-time runners alike.

Delivering his keynote from his based in the United States of America, Dr. Eric Kwame Adae, Founder and President of the Black Star Marathon described the event as a celebration of a movement rather than just a race. Inspired by the Pan-Africanist ideals of Marcus Garvey, the marathon’s theme, “Your Story Matters”, underscores its mission to honour every participant’s journey.

This race belongs to you—to elite athletes, wheelchair racers redefining strength, and everyday heroes running for loved ones or healing” Dr. Adae declared. “Your pace doesn’t matter. Your story does”.

The marathon will feature two categories: a 42.2km Full Marathon and a 10km Race, both inclusive of wheelchair competitions. “isn’t optional; it’s essential” Dr. Adae emphasised, noting that the event aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aims to boost sports tourism in Ghana.

Nana Essilfuah Tamakloe, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director of headline sponsor Absa Bank Ghana, reiterated the bank’s commitment to social impact. “This marathon is a Force-for-Good” she said, revealing that proceeds will fund kidney dialysis treatments for underprivileged patients, athlete development, and youth empowerment.

The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) also pledged robust support, with CEO Prof. Kobby Mensah announcing plans for a groundbreaking sports parade featuring athletes on a double- decker bus  “We’ll showcase Accra like never before, making this one of the world’s premier marathons” he said.

Prospective participants can register via shortcode *713*33*22# or the official website, blackstarmarathon.com. The route, designed to highlight Accra’s landmarks, will start and end at Independence Square, weaving through the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods to create a festive atmosphere for runners and spectators.

With its rallying cry “People. One Race. One Destiny” - the Absa Black Star Marathon invites global runners to join a shared journey of resilience. As Dr. Adae concluded “Let the Black Star rise”. And let the stories begin.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The 2024/2025 MTN FA Cup enters the most crucial stage this weekend at Tarkwa TnA Football Park which was specially selected to host the Semi Finals.

The semi-finals kick off on Saturday with an all-second division clash between Attram de Visser and Golden Kicks - two Accra based division one sides not popular in the Tarkwa area.

But the chairman of the FA Cup Committee Arthur says they have outlined strategic plans to keep spectators engaged.

“We all know that Golden Kicks led by Fiifi Parker Hanson and Attram de Visser are not well known in that area, and we know in football if you are not able to create a festival, people come to watch stars. If they don’t have stars, it becomes tricky. This is our strategy,” he explained.

“They have a very hot DJ who is well liked in Tarkwa. He will perform at the program. There are a lot of little surprises added,” Arthur noted.

Attram de Visser is owned by former national and Great Olympics star, Godwin Attram who is the trainer.

The MTN FA Cup competition is another contest among the coaches – the fans are watching their tactics, plans and strategies for all the four Semi Finalists.

On Sunday, Coach Zico’s Asante Kotoko will meet Samuel Buadu’s Berekum Chelsea in an epic show down, the match has drawn massive interest from across the Western region to Ashanti, Bono and beyond.

Wilson Arthur is confident the TnA Stadium will host a successful showcase of Ghanaian football.

He assured football fans of a well-organized and entertaining weekend.

Speaking to the media, Arthur revealed that all logistical and promotional preparations are complete ahead of the two high-stakes matches scheduled for Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, at the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium (TnA Stadium).

“If you look at the fever building up, if you look at the radio stations there [Tarkwa] promoting the games, it is very, very positive. Thank God everything is in place,” he stated.

Arthur announced that organizers will host a food bazaar as part of the weekend’s events, coinciding with the celebration of Mother’s Day on Sunday.

“Sunday is Mother’s Day, we will be doing a food bazaar;,” he revealed. “We’ve also done a curtain raiser for two schools on Saturday. Because they have a lot of old students and that rivalry between them, they will come along with fans, and that will help patronage for day one.”

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The press conference and weigh in for Ghanaian and Nigerian boxers fighting for the UBO Continental Africa Championship took place successfully at the fight venue and GBA office this afternoon.

The fixtures are as follows:

1. UBO Continental Africa Super Featherweight championship 12/3

 Yusuf Muhammed Olalekan Vs Emmanuel Mankattah Sackey

2. UBO Continental Africa Super Welterweight Championship 12/3

Sulaimon Olagbade Vs Dana Kofi

3. Welterweight Contest 8 /3

 Daniel Quaye Vs Michael Akramah Tetteh

4. Middleweight Contest 10 /3

 Michael Darko Vs  Patrick Cudjoe

5. Super Welterweight Contest 10 /3

 Emmanuel Quaye Vs Joseph Tagoe

6. Super Welterweight contest 8/3

 Fredrick Lawson vs Justice Addy.

A misunderstanding on the sanction fee for the two UBO titles between Ghana and Nigeria boxers had to be settled at the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) office where the fighters were weighed.

The President, Abraham Neequaye of the GBA was seen displaying the titles after demanding $1,000 before the bouts will come one.

All attempts to use administrative procedures  to get work done calmly did not materialise, as the President was seen displaying anger at the Idrowhyt Events Centre after weigh some boxers and drove off from the place together with Board Member Alhaji Toffik, the Deputy PRO and medics.

Yours Truly as Media Consultant to Cabic Promotions organised a successful press conference to herald two UBO titles and introduce the boxers fighting on May 9 at Idrowhyt Events Centre, Dansoman ‘The Big Fight Night’ brought up by Cabic Promotions.

However, luckily another GBA Board Member Mr. John Marfo saved the situation as he graced the press conference ahead of the fight. He assured the Nigerians that all safety measures will ne put in place for the bouts.

He said the GBA is very strict on ensuring safety and security as all protocol, medical and immigration processes must be adhered to.

Some Nigeria media accompanying their boxers prayed for a incident free event.

Boxers from the sister countries showed love as they hugged each other.

At the GBA office where the GBA President supervised, Ghana's Kofi Dana who faces experienced Tyson Killer from Nigeria weighed 151.1 pounds while Olagbade stood at 154 pounds. The fight is expected to be full of fireworks.

The other Nigerian Yusuf Muhammed Olalekan also weighed 130 pounds while Emmanuel Mankattah Sackey of Ghana scaled at 126.6 pounds

Some media present were GTV, GH One,  Metro TV,  Omashi TV,  KA Box TV. Onelifeboxing, modernghana,  boxinghana, newsghana, ghananewsonline, Accra live, ultimatesportsghana, dornu's corner, ibox360 TV and GBA TV.

Match Maker and Ring Announcer Sam Nana Gold who was glad after the settlement of issues later posed with the boxers on the Cabic Big Fight Night happening tomorrow Friday at the Idrowhyt Events Centre. He assured of an interesting bill as the boxers were specially selected on the  exclusive six bouts bill.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Black Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare has received a brand-new car from Alhaji Seidu Agongo, CEO of Class Media Group, in recognition of his outstanding performances and the public attention sparked by a viral video earlier this year.

The presentation, which took place on Wednesday at the club’s commercial center, followed widespread social media attention after Asare was captured commuting in the front seat of a commercial bus popularly known as ‘trotro’ shortly after making his debut for the Black Stars in March.

The video drew both praise and concern, prompting calls for better treatment and support for local footballers.

Asare, visibly moved by the gesture, expressed his appreciation to the Hearts of Oak fan base and the wider football fraternity.

“I thank all the supporters of Hearts of Oak and everyone,” he said. “It is incredible for a lovely gesture to be extended to someone like me.”

Head coach Aboubakar Ouattara, who has overseen Asare’s transformation into the club’s first-choice shot-stopper, praised the player’s discipline and urged him to remain grounded.

“I’ll tell Asare to utilise the car well,” Ouattara said. “He should bear in mind it was as a result of his abilities on the pitch that earned him this prize.”

Asare has kept an impressive 15 clean sheets in 24 league games this season, helping Hearts of Oak maintain one of the tightest defences in the Ghana Premier League. His performances have also earned him a starting spot in the Black Stars, where he kept back-to-back clean sheets in World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar.

The car gift serves as a symbol of public appreciation for local talent and has reignited conversations around player welfare and recognition in Ghana’s domestic football scene.

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There was drama at the La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LADMA) in Accra on Tuesday as Assembly Members overwhelmingly rejected President John Dramani Mahama’s nominee for Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Alfredos Nii Anyetei. The rejection has sparked renewed calls for long-serving party stalwart and current Chief Whip of the Assembly, Aaron Akrong, to be nominated for the top job.

The event, which was attended by the Member of Parliament for the area and Deputy Minister of Local Government, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo, ended in disappointment for the President’s nominee. Mr. Anyetei polled only 5 votes out of 14—representing just 36 percent—falling well short of the two-thirds majority required for confirmation. With 9 Assembly Members voting “No,” the outcome leaves no room for a mandatory second vote, effectively disqualifying the nominee from being re-nominated.

The low turnout in favour of Mr. Anyetei, believed to include only the five government appointees, highlights strong internal resistance to his candidacy. The announcement of the results by the Electoral Commission was met with jubilation from party faithful and community members who sang revolutionary songs and hailed the verdict as a win for grassroots democracy.

Assembly Members and supporters accused key party figures of attempting to impose a candidate perceived to be out of touch with the constituency. Criticisms were directed at the MP, Hon. Odoley Sowah, for alleged arrogance, and at former MP Hon. Amasa Namoale—believed to be the nominee’s sponsor—who was accused of undermining the popular favourite, Aaron Akrong.

Some Assembly Members suggested that Mr. Anyetei’s nomination was a political favour intended to honour his late father, Magnus Anyetei Sowah, a former party chairman who was once tipped for the MCE role but never appointed. They argued that the younger Anyetei lacked the maturity and experience required for the position, and insisted that loyalty and long service should be rewarded.

Unconfirmed reports of financial inducement further inflamed tensions, with speculation that members were promised GH¢50,000 each to endorse the nominee but only received GH¢13,000—allegedly contributing to the backlash.

Calls for Aaron Akrong—affectionately known as “Ice Tee”—to be nominated have intensified. Widely regarded as a unifier and a workhorse within the party, Mr. Akrong has served the Assembly for nearly two decades and held the role of Chief Whip for over 12 years.

“This is the gentleman who worked tirelessly to bring the party to power. Why should he be sidelined? He has dedicated his entire political life to this constituency,” a supporter told the Daily Graphic.

Regional Minister Linda Ocloo, visibly dismayed by the outcome, expressed her disappointment. “It’s sad to see Assembly Members jubilating over the nominee’s rejection. This delays development,” she said. Despite the setback, she indicated that the government may re-present the nominee for a second attempt, though that path now appears politically untenable.

President Mahama now faces a tough decision: whether to re-nominate Alfred Anyetei or bow to the popular demand for Aaron Akrong to lead the La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly.

As the dust settles, one thing is clear—any future nominee must carry the confidence and endorsement of both the Assembly and the grassroots.

Source Nii Maale Adsei

The Black Star Pearls (BSP) of Ghana, an interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, initiated its first tree planting exercise in 2023 with students of Anani Memorial International School and other institutions as part of the sorority’s global “Enhancing the Environment” initiative.

In partnership with the Daughters of the Middle Passage (DMP) Foundation and Planet Waves Environmental NGO (PW), BSP members have already visited schools to engage students on the importance of protecting Mother Earth.

Founded in 1908 at Howard University, Washington, D.C., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is the first Black sorority in the United States, and its members have continued to uphold a legacy of service. The commemoration of this year’s Earth Day took place at the Aburi Botanical Gardens on 22 nd April 2025 in the Eastern Region, where students, environmental advocates, and key partners gathered for a meaningful environmental, social, and symbolic exercise of planting 108 coconut seedlings to mark the year Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded.

Dir. Christa Sanders (former head of Webster University Ghana) and Professor Delia Gillis led the campaign, stressing the need for sustainable practices and responsible environmental stewardship. Ms. Dzigbordi Kwaku Dosso, Vice President of BSP Ghana, coordinated the program and led implementation efforts. Other members and volunteers contributed significantly by distributing meals and reusable bags to the children present.

In support of the event, Mr. Prince Afari represented Dr. Isaac Danso, Director of the CSIR-Oil Palm Research Institute (OPRI), and delivered a practical session on how to properly plant, space, and maintain coconut seedlings to ensure healthy growth and fruit-bearing potential.

Describing it as a crop of immense versatility, he said that recent trends have elevated coconut as a health symbol.

According to the acting Curator of the Aburi Botanical Gardens, Richard Forson, the Gardens spanned 164 acres, including 30 acres developed and divided into various lawns with different species of trees.

In alignment with this year’s earth day global theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," calls upon each of us to harness our collective strength to transition towards renewable energy and a sustainable future.

Educating the next generation on planting techniques and environmental protection is a simple yet powerful statement. It is a reminder of our duty to the planet, that small acts, when done together, create waves of change promoting a tangible action that celebrates nature, instigate change for climate resilience while engages communities in global environmental protection.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

Pix - (Members of B.S.P. at  tree planting exercise (L to R) Professor Delia Gillis Ms. Dzigbordi Kwaku Dosso, Mrs. Norma Puplampu, Dir. Christa Sanders