D.K. Poison Expresses Concern Over Boxing’s Decline in Ghana, Calls for Competent Leadership
Ghana's first world boxing champion, David Kotei, popularly known as D.K. Poison, has voiced his concerns about the current state of boxing in the country, warning that the sport is in decline due to ineffective leadership. In an interview with Graphic Sports in...
Afriyie Ankrah Questions Lack of Investigations into Sports Ministry Amid Allegations of Financial Mismanagement
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has called for investigations into the Sports Ministry over alleged financial mismanagement and corruption. Speaking during an interview with ChannelOne TV at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto...
GBF Treasurer Mustapha Nettey Urges Focus on the Future of Ghana Boxing
Mustapha Nettey, Treasurer of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), has emphasized the need for early preparation of the national boxing teams, the Black Bombers (male) and Black Hitters (female), ahead of the next Commonwealth Games in two years and the 2028 Olympic...
2024 WISA Awards: 31 Honorees Announced for September 21 Event at Accra Sports Stadium
The Women In Sports Association (WISA), with sponsorship from Ghandour Cosmetics, has released the list of awardees for its 2024 flagship program. The event, scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, will honor 31 distinguished...
Cabic Promotions CEO Ivan Bruce Cudjoe Urges Boxers to Step Up or Step Out
At a press conference held on Thursday at the Idrowhyt Events Centre in Dansoman, Ivan Bruce Cudjoe, CEO of Cabic Promotions and Management, issued a stern warning to Ghanaian boxers: fight with purpose or leave the sport. Cudjoe expressed concern over the declining...
Ghana Spent $15 Million on Athlete Meals During 2023 African Games, MP Reveals
Kobena Woyome, Ranking Member on the Youth, Sports, and Culture Committee of Parliament, has disclosed that Ghana spent an astounding $15 million on food for athletes during the 2023 African Games. This expenditure, reportedly incurred over just 18 days, was detailed...
Economic Struggles Forcing Ghanaian Boxers to Compromise Values, Says GBA Executive John Manfo
John Manfo, an executive member of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), has highlighted the financial hardships faced by Ghanaian boxers, noting that these challenges are compelling many to compromise their values for quick financial gains. In an interview with Graphic...
Sports Ministry Clarifies Financial Transactions: $2.5 Million Paid to GBC, $1 Million to Third Parties for 13th African Games Coverage
Ghana's Ministry of Youth and Sports has issued a statement detailing the financial transactions between the Ministry and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) regarding the coverage of the 13th African Games. Held in Accra from March 8 to March 23, 2024, the games...
Joseph Agbeko Calls for Stricter Oversight to Protect Integrity of Ghanaian Boxing
Former IBF bantamweight world champion, Joseph ‘King Kong’ Agbeko, has called on the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to enforce stricter measures to uphold the credibility and integrity of boxing in Ghana. Agbeko, who claimed the world title in 2007 and defended it...
Wasiru Mohammed Reunites with Manager, Signs New Five-Year Deal
Boxer Wasiru Mohammed, popularly known as Gyatabi, has reunited with his former manager, John Manfo, three years after their split. The 28-year-old super featherweight, known for his remarkable 92.31% knockout rate, has signed a new five-year contract with Manfo,...