Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) hosts Nigerian counterparts in thrilling international friendly
The healthy rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria was rekindled on Thursday, May, 2026 at the Accra Sports Stadium, Car Park where an exciting boxing showdown took place between amateur boxers of both West African countries preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland.
As part of training exercises ahead of the tournament, the Black Bombers and Black Hitters hosted their Nigerian counterparts
While Nigeria dominated the female category, Ghana won all but one in the male class.
The package put together by the Ghana Boxing Federation with support from the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and National Sports Authority (NSA) was attended by dignitaries like Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Hon. Kobi Wayome, Ivan Bruce Cudjoe, Richard Akpokavie, Nana Adu Mankatah, George Lamptey, Roger Barnor, Alex Ntiamoah Boakye, Carl Lokko, Bernard Quartey. Edward Osei, CEO of PKO, Hon. Imadu Yakubu Omonlei -Vice President, Nigeria Boxing Federation and others.
The Nigerian officials were Tonye Ageba – Coach, Laguda Babatunde – Technical chairman, Lazarus Hirekaan – Doctor, Vivian AKohwarien – Secretary General and Omolie Yakubu Imadu – Vice President.
The Black Bombers and the female team, the Black Hitters were handled by senior coaches Dr. Ofori Asare and Charles Quartey during the encounter and they commended the Nigerian boxers.
President of the GBF, Dauda Fuseni said the pre tournament bill was very good as it solidifies the relationship between the two nations.
The GOC President, Richard Akpokavie Esq congratulated the organisers and boxers. He prayed that more gold medals come to West Africa.
Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director General of the National Sports Authority said such collaborations and competitions are healthy and friendly. He was happy with the fans’ turn out at very short notice.
Earlier, President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NFA) Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun CVO, also known as Wale Edun, a Nigerian economist, investment banker and politician who served as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy called on the Director General of the NSA and they shared pleasantries.
In the exciting bouts of the night, Nigeria won the female bouts, leaving the Black Hitters more work to do. In the Bantamweight -54Kg Ramatu Quaye lost 0-5 to Kadijat Ajisola. In the Featherweight-57kg, Nancy Bamfo of Ghana was beaten 2 -3 by Aishat Gbadamosi.
Sensational Orakwe Blessing – African champion at 75kg could not get an opponent so she did not test her pulse in Ghana.
In the men’s Bantamweight-55kg, Amadu Mohammed was too good and won 5 – 0 against Michael Ogunremi, while in the Lightweight-60Kg Ebenezer Ankrah won 5 – 0 over Sodiq Oduniyi, then in the Light Welterweight-65kg, veteran Abdul Wahid Omar won 3-2 against Abdul Rahman Abdul Wahab.
The Light Middleweight-70kg saw Khalid Abdul losing 2 -3 against Folly Hassan, while in the Light Heavyweight-80kg, Desmond Pappoe proved too strong and skillful to win 4-1 against Daniel Joshua of Nigeria
By Sammy Heywood Okine