GLASGOW, Scotland — Ghana’s national boxing team, the Black Bombers, wrapped up their campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC), securing a bronze medal amidst a tournament defined by key breakthroughs and medical setbacks.
Reigning African Games champion Amadu Mohammed led the charge for the 10-man squad, cementing Ghana’s presence on the medal table in the men’s 55kg bantamweight division.
Key Highlights of the Campaign
Amadu Mohammed’s Bronze Run: The 21-year-old bantamweight star opened his campaign in explosive fashion, stopping Fiji’s Eriu Temakau in just 57 seconds before scoring a 4-1 split-decision victory over England’s Ellis Trowbridge in the quarter-finals. Mohammed secured the bronze medal following a narrow 4-1 split decision loss in the semi-finals to Australia’s Jye Dixon.
Cruel Injury Blow for Pappoe: Light heavyweight prospect Desmond Pappoe (80kg) showcased immense grit with a 3-2 split-decision win over Tonga’s Josh Tonga to reach the quarter-finals. However, an MRI scan later revealed a severe shoulder injury, forcing team doctors to withdraw him prior to his bout against Canada’s Joshua Ofori.
Early Shock for Squad Captain: Two-time Commonwealth Games medalist and squad captain Abdul Wahid Omar (65kg) suffered a round-of-32 exit, falling to England’s Patris Mughalzai.
Deep Quarter-Final Runs: Heavyweight Jibril Muntari, Precious Akai Nettey, and Daniel Plange fought into the quarter-final stages before bowing out against top-seeded opposition.
While the team fell short of matching their three-medal tally from Birmingham 2022, Head Coach Ofori Asare’s side leaves Scotland with clear targets for technical evaluation. With young talents like Amadu Mohammed establishing themselves on the international stage, the focus now shifts toward qualifying and preparing for upcoming continental and world championships.