On the concluding day of the men’s boxing competition at the Accra 2023 African Games, Ghana’s Black Bombers secured an unprecedented four gold medals, marking a historic achievement.

Among the triumphant boxers were Commonwealth silver medalist Joseph Commey, Olympic bronze medalist Samuel Takyi, as well as Amadu Mohammed and Mohammed Aryeetey, each claiming gold in their respective weight divisions.

The first gold medal of the evening was earned by Mohammed Aryeetey, who returned to the amateur ranks just last year in preparation for the African Games. Aryeetey secured victory over Tulembekwa Zola Livens from the Democratic Republic of Congo in the men’s Minimum weight division through a unanimous decision.

Shortly after, Joseph Commey added to Ghana’s gold tally by defeating Zambia’s Andrew Chilata in the men’s lightweight final, consolidating his success following a silver win at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.

In the men’s Bantamweight final, Amadu Mohammed emerged victorious against Zambia’s Mwale Mengo via a unanimous decision.

The final gold medal of the day was clinched by Samuel Takyi in the light welterweight final, overcoming a determined performance by Zambia’s Emmanuel Katema. Despite encountering challenges, including a slip in the third round, Takyi demonstrated superior ring craft to secure victory.

Friday’s remarkable achievement marks the highest number of gold medals won by Ghana in a single day at any African Games Boxing competition, highlighting the nation’s dominance in the sport. Additionally, it signifies the most gold medals won by Ghana in a single African Games competition.

Notably, Abubakar Kamoko, son of Braimah Kamoko, settled for silver after his defeat in the Cruiserweight final to Algeria’s Ousama Kanouni.