… Officiates MMA World Event In Indonesia

Ghana’s Derrick Macaire is establishing himself as one of the best referees in combat sports worldwide.

After going through series of training programmes in Ghana and Africa, Derrick has hit the world stage and now officiates at big events. Currently he is in Indonesia working at the world MMA international event.

The best referee in combat sports in Ghana wants to be among the best in the world and he is glad to be at his current position.

He told Yours Truly in an exclusive chat that he is not making name for only himself but for Ghana and Africa.

He said the experienced gain would be taught in Africa and many people will learn.

He officiates Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts and others.

“I really find pleasure in what I do and I am happy that it is taking me to places, I take inspiration from my late grand pa, Col. Sharp who was a doyen in Ghana Combat Sports” he said.

Derick Macaire is a teacher, a farmer and a lover of sports. He believes there are many various talents and every one must be given the opportunity to explore and shine.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Dutch football star, Memphis Depay and his team in collaboration with Nii Gonti Adjor 1 aka Nii Adamah Addy, CEO of The Gym / Omashi TV, Box Office Promotions and the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) have on Friday organized a special Juvenile and Amateur Boxing Tournament at the Old Kingsway Building at Ussher Town. The event draw an appreciable and impressive crowd.

In attendance was presidential aspirant, Nana Yaw Bediako aka Cheddar, Alhaji Dauda Fuseni, First Vice President of the GBF and Mr. Solomon Otoo Second Vice President of the GBF. All of them supported the event and commended the initiative.

Star and special guest Memphis Depay who now plays for Corinthians in Brazil watched the tournament and distributed certificates and medals to all participants. He promised to donate boxing equipment which will arrive in Ghana very soon.

Nana Yaw Bediako who placed third in the Ghana Presidential Elections hailed the Tournament and congratulated the young boxers who are the future champions.

Alhaji Dauda Fuseni and Alex Ntiamoah Boakye of Box Office shared same thoughts of building a solid foundation of Ghana Boxing with juvenile and amateurs, who will be groomed and nurtured to become international stars.

The Tournament dubbed ‘Memphis Depay Fight Day attracted some of the best juvenile boxers in Accra including Nii Tettey Quaye, Joseph Nartey, Austin Ansah, Rashid Amu, Michael Quaye, Godfred Nunoo, Eric Vorsah, Blessing Lartey and Lydia Lartey.

The Youth boxers who featured were Nii Moi Allotey, Joseph Salifu. William Laryea and Ibrahim Doku.

The Elite boxers include Mubarak Amarh, Bernard Kotey, Stephen Armah of Attoh Kwashie, Nelleys Dodoo of Sea View, Precious Nartey of Attoh Kwashie and Robert Lokko representing The Gym.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sammy Heywood Okine, editor in chief at ultimatesportsghana.com and AndyGlow TV owned by C.A. Chag is optimistic Ghana Football in particular and Ghana Sports in general will rise again.

He noted that the change in government in Ghana has brought something new and special hence it will affect the economy, people and the passion of the nation which is football.

He expressed that the Black Stars struggled and could not qualify for the 2025 African Cup because many Ghanaians were peeved. however some relief and hope has come and if things are managed well the Black Stars can qualify to the next FIFA World Cup

In the free and fair elections, former president  HE John Mahama polled 56.55% while Dr. Bawumia the vice president who got 41.61% conceded defeated in the early hours of Sunday morning as he called the victor and also organised a Press Conference to concede.

After the Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Jean Mensa declared the winner in the Presidential it was jubilation galore all over the nation. north. south  east and west.

The President Nana Akufo Addo invited John Dramani Mahama and both leaders constituted their transition teams for a smooth handover on January 7th 2025.

Ghana is an example of democracy in Africa.

Most Ghanaian sports enthusiasts like Sammy Heywood Okine aka General One are optimistic that the fortunes of Ghana sports will change from bad to good, such as the performance of the Black Stars as they prepare for the next FIFA World Cup in 2026.

By Elizabeth A. Gyamfi

Names of nominees and some winners of this year’s prestigious annual Boxing Ghana have been released by the special selection board.

The programme which is in its third season has many nominations for the 27 awards categories.

Contesting for the Boxing Personality of the Year 2024 are John Laryea (2×WBO Africa Featherweight Champion), Joseph Commey (UBO Africa Lightweight Champion), Theophilus Allotey (National Super Flyweight Champion). Daniel Gorsh (WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion), Seth Gyimah aka Freezy and Lawyer Peter Zwennes (former GBA President).

Nominees for the Best Boxing Coach of the Year 2024 are Carl Lokko. Dr. Ofori Asare. Gabriel Allotey aka Zico. Charles Quartey and Ebenezer Adjei aka Killer

Check out the full list below:                                                       

NOMINATIONS 2024 BOXING GHANA

1. *OUTSTANDING BOUT OF THE YEAR*

a)Joseph Commey vs. Richmond Ashelley

1. b) Michael Ansah vs. Derrick Quaye
2. c) Daniel Gorsh vs. Moses Adjei Selvi
3. d) Calvin Nelson vs. Philip Quansah
4. e) Alex Otchere vs. Simon Kafari
5. f) Theophilus Allotey vs. Chiyemba
6. *YOUTH AMATEUR BOXER OF THE YEAR*
7. a) Mathias Ashitey
8. b) Ebenezer Ankrah
9. c) Desmond Pappoe
10. d) Levi Ankrah
11. *ELITE AMATEUR BOXER OF THE YEAR*
12. a) Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey
13. b) Joseph Commey
14. c) Mohammed Aryeetey
15. d) Amadu Mohammed
16. *MOST PROMISING JUNIOR/JUVENILE BOXER OF THE YEAR*
17. a) Prince Larbie
18. b) Wesley Ayi-Bontey
19. c) Mohammed Ablorh
20. d) Philemon Lomotey
21. e) Godfred Oko Coffie
22. *BOXING FOR GOOD AWARD*
23. a) Joseph Awinongya Jr.
24. b) Nii Adjor Gonti I (Nii Adama Addy)
25. c) Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey
26. d) Wisdom Boxing Gym/Gloves for Africa
27. e) Musah Rahman Lawson
28. f) Stanley Nyantakyi/Osibor Promotions
29. *BOXING GYM/CLUB OF THE YEAR*
30. a) Bronx Boxing Club
31. b) Wisdom Boxing Gym
32. c) Black Panthers Boxing Foundation
33. d) Charles Quartey Boxing Foundation
34. e) Grace Boxing Gym
35. f) Bridge Boxing Gym
36. g) Jamestown Boxing Club
37. *FEMALE BOXER OF THE YEAR*
38. a) Abigail Quartey
39. b) Adelaide Gabatey
40. c) Blessing Larteley Lartey
41. d) Janet Acquah
42. *OUTSTANDING PROMOTION OF THE YEAR*
43. a) Box Office Promotions
44. b) Osibor Boxing Promotions
45. *PROFESSIONAL BOXER OF THE YEAR*
46. a) John Laryea
47. b) Daniel Selassie Gorsh
48. c) Derrick Quaye
49. d) Stanley Nyantakyi
50. e) John Zile
51. f) Abigail Quartey
52. g) Joseph Commey
53. h) Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey
54. i) Holy Dorgbetor
55. *COACH OF THE YEAR*
56. a) Lawrence Carl Lokko
57. b) Ebenezer Adjei (Coach Killer)
58. c) Charles Quartey
59. d) Gabriel Allotey (Coach Zico)
60. e) Ofori Asare
61. *BOXING WRITER OF THE YEAR*
62. a) Prince Dornu Leiku
63. b) Sammy Heywood Okine
64. c) Sam Nana Gold
65. *BOXING TV STATION OF THE YEAR*
66. a) Omashi TV
67. b) Max TV
68. c) KA Sports
69. d) GTV Sports+
70. *LEGACY/LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD *
71. a) David Kotey (D.K Poison)
72. b) Lawyer Peter Zwennes
73. c) Alex Ntiamoah-Boakye
74. d) Dr. Ofori Asare
75. *REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR*
76. a) Volta Region
77. b) Central Region
78. c) Northern Region
79. d) Greater Accra Region
80. *BOXING PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR*
81. a) Lawyer Peter Zwennes
82. b) Seth Gyimah (Freezy Macbones)
83. c) Faisal Abubakari
84. d) Daniel Selassie Gorsh
85. e) Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey
86. f) Joseph Commey
87. *PROFESSIONAL REFEREE/JUDGE OF THE YEAR*
88. a) Roger Barnor
89. b) Erasmus Owoo
90. c) David Mills
91. d) Nathaniel Kotey
92. *AMATEUR REFEREE/JUDGE OF THE YEAR*
93. a) Hamidu Mumuni
94. b) Bernard Tetteh Nartey (Ghana Army)
95. *MOST PROMISING BOXER OF THE YEAR*
96. a) Joseph Commey
97. b) Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey
98. c) Benedict Baddoo
99. d) Mathias Ashitey
100. e) Stanley Nyantakyi
101. f) Cann Neequaye
102. *MATCHMAKER OF THE YEAR*
103. a) Daniel Donkor
104. b) Yusif Nanor Mubarak
105. c) Laud Stephen Amihere
106. *BOXING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR*
107. a) Nii Otoo Bruce Tagoe (29PhotoStudio)
108. b) Ibox TV 360
109. c) Max TV
110. *BOXING FAN OF THE YEAR*
111. a) Dauda Fuseini
112. b) Gordon Frimpong (Osibor)
113. c) Samuel Anim Addo
114. d) M-10
115. *BOXING MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR*
116. a) Prince Dornu
117. b) Sammy Heywood Okine
118. c) Mohammed Agyemang Jnr (IboxTV360)
119. d) Dr. Opoku (KA Sports Boxing)
120. *BEST RING ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR*
121. a) Sam Nana Gold
122. b) Mohammed Amin Lamptey
123. c) Nathaniel Attoh
124. d) Mustapha Nettey
125. *BEST MANAGER OF THE YEAR*
126. a) Gordon Frimpong
127. b) Sammy Anim Addo
128. c) Micheal Amoo-Bediako
129. d) Jacob Zwennes
130. *BEST DRESSED BOXER OF THE YEAR*
131. a) Sampson Segbedzi
132. b) Richmond Ashelley
133. c) Faisal Abubakari
134. d) Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey
135. *BOXING CARD GIRL OF THE YEAR*
136. a) Onata David
137. b) Jacqueline Onasis Manteaw
138. *MOST PROMISING FEMALE JUVENILE/JUNIOR BOXER OF THE YEAR*
139. a) Blessing Larteley Lartey
140. b) Juana Kwatiokor Owoo
141. c) Margaret Oyo Owoo
142. d) Georgina Yarbokor Abbey

Source BoxinGhana

The Wendy Foundation has added theirs to tons of congratulatory messages from home and abroad  to the newly elected President of the Republic of Ghana,  HE John Dramani Mahama.

According to Ms. Wendy Naa Deide Sampah CEO of the Wendy Foundation, the victory is a blessing, liberation to the economic hardships like inflation and rate of the dollar.  

She said the victory of John Mahama is welcomed by all disability sports groups because when the Black Challenge won Africa and there was no recognition and reward coming he compensated them.

"We are happy to have the first Vice president who is a women of distinction and credibility in Madam Jane" she stressed.

She commended the Member of Parliament elect in her Constituency. Hon Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor who also rode to a sweet ride.

" We are happy and satisfied with the elections and the favourable results,  we pray for a united country as we all have common needs which we hope and pray will be addressed" she expressed.

By Wendy Naa Deide Sampah

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has extended its congratulations to Ghana's President-elect, John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the 2024 presidential elections.

Mahama, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), emerged victorious after defeating his main rival, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

This win marks Mahama’s return to the presidency, following the conclusion of his previous tenure in 2016.

In a formal statement, the GOC commended Mahama’s “longstanding commitment to youth empowerment, sports development, and promotion, as well as the creation of an enabling environment to attract sports investment.”

The organization also reaffirmed its dedication to promoting sports and nurturing young talent, assuring Mahama of its support and cooperation in advancing his government’s youth and sports agenda.

The statement was signed by Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah aka HRH Nii Kojo Ashrifie Papanyira 1.

By Sammy Heywood Okine     

African Paralympic Committee President Sends Congratulatory Message To Ghana’s President-Elect, John Dramani Mahama

The president of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC), Samson Deen, has sent a congratulatory message to the president-elect of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama.

Samson Deen congratulated John Dramani Mahama for his victory in the recent presidential elections held in Ghana. Mahama pipped his closest rival, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and 11 other candidates to the presidency.

In a letter addressed to the newest Ghana president, Samson Deen on behalf of the AfPC congratulated Mr. Mahama, while also wishing him the best of luck as he prepares to assume office on January 7, 2025.

“The African Paralympic Committee (APC), the Paralympic Movement and the entire Sports Fraternity across the continent of Africa extends their warm congratulations on your decisive victory in Ghana's Presidential Elections and pray for divine success as you prepare to assume the responsibilities and challenges of the highest office in Ghana”, the letter reads.

Samson Deen went on to say, “We in the sports industry have no doubt in your capabilities to lead this great West African nation to the next level of socioeconomic development and prosperity, through your visionary and inclusive transformational policies and programs”.

The AfPC president also implored the incoming president to formulate policies for the development of sports infrastructure and sporting talents in the country.

Below are the full details of the message:

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) extends its warmest congratulations to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama on his recent electoral victory.

The SWAG is thrilled to see a new era of leadership unfold in Ghana, and we look forward to working with the President-Elect to promote sports development in the country.

President-Elect,  H.E John Dramani Mahama demonstrated his commitment to the development and promotion of sports in our dear country by engaging major sports stakeholders, particularly the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) during pre-elections.

SWAG urges the President-Elect to increase funding for sports development, develop a comprehensive sports policy, support grassroots sports development, create sports employment and make the sports sector a major part of the economy. This vision has the potential to unlock the vast talents of Ghanaian youth, promote national unity, and generate significant revenue for the country.

We applaud the peaceful conduct of the elections and the gracious concession by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.

As you embark on this new chapter, we wish you wisdom, strength, and courage. May your presidency bring prosperity, stability, and growth to Ghana, and may your vision for sports development and promotion become a reality.

We look forward to working with him to make a positive impact in Ghana sports

With the greatest respect, Congratulations, President-Elect H.E John Dramani Mahama!

Sincerely,

Kwabena Yeboah

President, Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG)

Nana Promotions is bringing an exciting boxing package to boxing fans on December 28, 2024 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

According to hardworking match maker Augustus Dodoo, the day is going to see some rising and exciting boxing stars in the ring.

Mohammed Fuseni will test Bismark Saah in a super featherweight clash, while Razak Mohammed faces Abdul Rashid Tagoe.

Winners of these bouts are most likely to have a shot at the national titles.

Dodoo said the gate fees start from 100ghc and there will be massive entertainment. He noted that other interesting bouts will come on.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Black Stars winger, Joseph Paintsil found the back of the net to power LA Galaxy to an important 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls at the Dignity Health Sports Park to emerge champions of the 2024 MLS Cup - winning for a record sixth-time in their history.

The Galaticos pipped Seattle Sounders by 1-0 last week to win the 2024 MLS Western Conference in a very thrilling final - which set up the MLS Cup final against the Red Bulls who also conquered the Eastern Conference

The 26-year-old was handed starting berth and he was very impressive having operated very well on the flanks where he kept on moving inside-out, creating lots of spaces for their other forwards and also drove back couple of times to defend when necessary.

Paintsil opened the scoring account in just nine minutes from kickoff after calmly slotting in from a descent defense splitting pass from Gaston Brugman.

Serbian international Dejan Joveljic continued with his explosive form having doubled the lead four minutes later with Sean Nealis getting the consolation for the losing side.

Reacting to the victory, the mercurial winger took to social to express excitement and added this success was done as a result of the collective efforts of the entire squad.

“MLS Cup delivered. Great shift from everyone at this wonderful club. This is for you G’s✨, we did this together,” Joseph Paintsil said.

Joseph Paintsil has climaxed his debut season in the USA on a very higher note having scored 4 goals with an assist in five matches in the playoffs.

He netted 14 goals and provided 8 assists in 34 matches in the entire 2024 MLS season.

By Sammy Heywood Okine