President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, has extended a message of motivation and encouragement to the Ghana National Boxing Team, the Black Bombers, who are currently in Bangkok, Thailand, for the World Qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Acknowledge the challenges the boxers have faced, traveling from Senegal to Italy and now to Thailand, Mr. Nunoo Mensah expressed his belief that their hard work and dedication will pay off. He urged the team to remain obedient, respect their coaches, and stay focused on the qualification process.

Emphasizing the importance of boxing for Ghana’s Olympic hopes, he advised the technical team to devise effective strategies to ensure successful outcomes for the Black Bombers.

The leadership of the United Boxing Coaches Association of Ghana (UBCAG) also sent their best wishes to the team. Vice President Lawrence Carl Lokko expressed confidence in the boxers’ abilities, encouraging them to remain determined and win every bout.

The seven boxers representing Ghana include Flyweight Theo Allotey, Featherweight Amadu Mohammed, Light Welterweight Joseph Commey, Light Middleweight Henry Malm, Light Heavyweight Jonathan Tetteh, UK-based Super Heavyweight Mark Kodjovi Ahondjo, and USA-based Middleweight Onella Sathoud.

The technical team is led by experienced Coach Dr. Ofori Asare, with assistants Vincent Akai Nettey and Elvis Robertson, Team Doctor Edward Kwabena Asante, and Physiotherapist Daniel Quartey. Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Federation, Mr. Dauda Fuseni, leads the team in their final quest to secure seven of the 51 slots for the Olympics.