The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) as part of its contributions towards the celebrations of Ghana’s 60th anniversary, has launched the translated versions of the National Anthem and the National Pledge into 11 Ghanaian languages. The languages are Akwapim Twi, Ashanti Twi, Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, fante and Nzema. The translation … Read more
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) as part of its contributions towards the celebrations of Ghana’s 60th anniversary, has launched the translated versions of the National Anthem and the National Pledge into 12 Ghanaian languages. The languages are Akwapim Twi, Ashanti Twi, Dagaare, Dagbani, Dangme, Ewe, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, fante and Nzema. The translation … Read more
Undefeated Ghanaian boxer Duke Micah stopped his Mexican opponent Jonathan Aguilar in the eight round to the WBC international bantamweight title. The 25 year-old champion started on a bright note in front of hometown fans in the Bukom Boxing Arena and was trailing on the scorecards when he sprang to life in the eighth round … Read more
Minster for Youth and Sports, Hon Isaac Asiamah has pleaded with the general public to rally behind three of Ghanaian contenders in tomorrow’s boxing bouts at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. The bout which has been dubbed the “Rumble at 60” will feature three of the nation’s finest boxers who will defend their titles … Read more
Tunisian boxer, Heidi Slimani (26-2-0) who fights Richard Commey (24-2-0) for the vacant WBC international bantamweight will arrive in Ghana at 17hrs GMT. The fight forms part of the Freedom Fight Night to celebrate Ghana’s 60th anniversary at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The 30 year old boxer is an orthodox lightweight boxer who resides in … Read more
Former President, John Mahama has given Emmanuel Tagoe a brand new Hyundai Accent saloon car in fulfillment of a promise he made to the boxer ahead of his fight against South African Fana Nzonke. Emmanuel ‘Game Boy’ Tagoe who is under the management of Asamoah Gyan’s Babyjet Promotions defeated South African boxer, Fana Nzonke but … Read more
Former President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his promise of giving Ghanaian boxer Emmanuel ‘Game Boy’ Tagoe a brand new car should he defeat South African Fana Nzonke. Mahama assured Tagoe that he would present him a car if he defeated the South African in a world title bout last year. And the boxer from … Read more
Ghana-based Nigerian boxer, Isaac Ekpo, will mount the ring on Saturday, March 25 for his first world title shot as he comes up against hard-hitting German, Tyron Zeuge, in their WBA super-middleweight clash at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Brandenburg in Germany. Ekpo, 34, who has fought 33 times and lost two, is under the … Read more
Super-middleweight fighter, Bastie Samir, has once again thrwn a challenge to fellow boxer, Briamah Kamoko, alias, Bukom Banku, to fight him or shut up. The 30-year-old, who resides in Las Vegas and made his entry into the country recently, challenged the undefeated Bukom-based boxer to fight him or stop boasting around. “I have already called … Read more
Rawlings’ donation to boxers for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International title fights, was his own little way of showing concern and support to the young men. One would easily have doubts on whether former President Rawlings is a fan of sports or not. While we may not provide an appropriate answer to that, it … Read more
The hugely anticipated 3rd edition of the Azumah Nelson boxing event dubbed Azumah Nelson Fight Night (formerly VIP Fight Night) returns on Saturday April 1 at the Bukom Boxing Square. Promising boxers from Ghana, Benin and Lebanon will light up the crowd at the newly constructed boxing gymnasium. This is the first time that the … Read more
A US-bound plane was unable to take off from Heathrow Airport after a mouse was spotted on board. Passengers on the 10:40 GMT British Airways flight to San Francisco were strapped in and waiting to leave when the “rather unusual occurrence” was announced. The crew told passengers planes cannot take off with mice on board, … Read more
Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles will participate in the 24th season of US reality show “Dancing With the Stars,” broadcaster ABC said Wednesday, joining a lineup that also includes former figure skating darling Nancy Kerrigan and 1980s star Mr T. Starting in 2005 and modeled on the British program “Strictly Come Dancing,” the show pairs … Read more
Boxer Michael Ayittey popularly known as Ayittey Powers once again failed to adhere to the rules of the boxing federation, this time around fighting comedian Baba Spirit. In a video circulating on social media, the two personalities are seen initially exchanging words which further escalated to a fight that had to be stopped by staff … Read more
Veteran boxer Michael Ayittey popularly known as Ayittey Powers once again failed to adhere to the rules of the boxing federation, this time around fighting comedian Baba Spirit. In a video circulating on social media, the two personalities are seen initially exchanging words which further escalated to a fight that had to be stopped by … Read more
The current Commonwealth Bantamweight Champion, Duke “The Baby Face Terminator” Micah, is confident of defeating his Mexican boxer Jonathan Aguilar at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on March 11. In an interview with the media, the highly rated youngster stated, that his prime objective was to win a world title for the country and … Read more
Ghana boxer Thomas Awinbono is back in the ring in a space of a month to fight America’s unbeaten super middleweight prospect Caleb Plant in the United States on Saturday, February 25. Awinbono (26-5-1, 21 KO’S) lost against Derrick Webster by a unanimous decision last month and will hope to turn his fortunes this time … Read more
Carl Lokko, head trainer of Ghanaian boxer Richard Commey believes funding supporter groups to cheer on Ghana’s boxers in international bouts will go a long way to in enhance their success rate. The camp of the former Commonwealth Champion have spoken bitterly of how Commey’s last two bouts have been lost solely because the fights … Read more
Ghana’s Lightweight boxer, Richard Oblitey Commey, is set to take on Belgian Hedi Slimani for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International Silver Lightweight Title. The bout organised by Streetwise Promotions and Errol Hawks Sports Management forms part of activities marking Ghana’s 60 years Independence Day Anniversary Celebration. In an interview with the GNA Sports, Commey, … Read more
The current Commonwealth Bantamweight Champion, Duke “The Baby Face Terminator” Micah, is confident of defeating his Mexican boxer Jonathan Aguilar at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on March 11. In an interview with the media, the highly rated youngster stated, that his prime objective was to win a world title for the country and … Read more