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Ghana Boxing Authority Facilitates Repatriation of Late Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewaju’s Body

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The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the successful repatriation of the body of the late Nigerian boxing champion, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, back to Nigeria.

 

In a statement released on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the GBA Communication Directorate announced that the boxer’s remains were airlifted from Accra and were en route to Lagos, with a scheduled stopover in Lomé. This marks the conclusion of several months of efforts following Olanrewaju’s tragic death in the Ghanaian capital earlier this year.

 

The GBA extended heartfelt thanks to the Ghanaian public, media, and boxing community for their unwavering support during this difficult period. The Authority also promised to keep the public updated on the body’s arrival in Nigeria and the subsequent funeral arrangements.

 

Gabriel Olanrewaju, a former Nigerian national champion, passed away on March 29, 2025, after a professional fight at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra. His death shocked the boxing world and prompted the establishment of a special committee to investigate the circumstances.

 

The GBA secured all necessary approvals for repatriation, including critical health ministry reports. GBA President Abraham Kotei Neequaye played a key role in managing logistics and settling associated costs, including a $1,000 cargo flight fee and GH¢5,000 in customs charges.

 

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC), alongside the boxer’s family, requested that the repatriation take place on June 17 to allow proper funeral preparations.

 

To ensure compliance with diplomatic protocols, the GBA submitted all documentation to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

A committee led by Major (Rtd) Amarkai Amarteifio investigated the incident. The panel included former GBA President Peter Zwennes, sports journalist Ekow Asmah, legal experts Samuel Bartels and Juliana Addo-Yobo, referee Eddie Pappoe, and sports medicine expert Dr. Martin Engmann. Their report was presented to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

 

Sports Minister Kofi Iddie Adams affirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the committee’s recommendations. He described the tragedy as a stark reminder of the need for reform, emphasizing that the findings provide transparency and lessons for all sports federations. “Life is precious, and this incident serves as a wake-up call,” he stated.

 

Major Amarteifio highlighted the challenges facing Ghanaian boxing and called for urgent reforms to protect athletes. He noted the report offers a critical opportunity to address ongoing issues within the sport.

 

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Coach Otto Addo announces Black Stars squad ahead of Austria, Germany International Friendlies

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Otto Addo has named Ghana’s squad for this month’s international friendlies against Austria national football team and Germany national football team.

Ghana will be playing two friendlies as part of Preparations towards the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in USA,Canada and Mexico.

Squad Breakdown

Goalkeepers:
Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St. Gallen)
Benjamin Asare (Accra Hearts of Oak)
Joseph Anang (St. Patrick’s Athletic)

Defenders:
Patrick Pfeiffer (SV Darmstadt)
Derrick Luckassen (Pafos FC)
Derrick Kohn (Union Berlin)
Jerome Opoku (Istanbul Basaksehir)
Caleb Yirenkyi (FC Nordsjaelland)
Kojo Oppoong Pepprah (OGC Nice)
Jonas Adjetey (VFL Wolfsburg)
Marvin Senaya (Auxerre)
Alexander Djiku (Spartak Moscow)
Gideon Mensah (Auxerre)

Midfielders:
Thomas Partey (Villarreal)
Elisha Owusu (Auxerre)
Ibrahim Sulemana (Cagliari)
Kwasi Sibo (Real Oviedo)

Forwards/Wingers:
Brandon Thomas Asante (Coventry City)
Jordan Ayew (Leicester City)
Prince Adu (Viktoria Plzen)
Christopher Bonsu Baah (Al Qadsiah)
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester City)
Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)
Kamal Deen Sulemana (Atalanta)
Daniel Agyei (Kocalispor)

Exciting line-up with a mix of experienced stars like Thomas Partey and Jordan Ayew, plus young talents ready to make their mark.

Ghana found themselves in group L alongside Panama England and Croatia in the FIFA World Cup group.

 

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Spanish side Atlético Madrid eyes to sign Kudus Mohammed from Tottenham Hotspur in Summer

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Spanish giants Atlético Madrid are reportedly pushing to secure the services of Mohammed Kudus from Tottenham Hotspur, despite the midfielder joining the Premier League side only last summer.

According to British outlet TopSkills Sports UK, the 25-year-old attacking midfielder’s camp are already in advanced negotiations with the Spanish club on a four-and-a-half-year contract ahead of a potential summer move.

The report indicates that negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Atlético Madrid keen to strengthen their attacking midfield options by bringing the Ghanaian international to the Metropolitano Stadium.

However, the Spanish side are reportedly hoping to secure the deal at a reduced transfer fee if Tottenham were to suffer relegation at the end of the season.

Kudus has made 26 appearances for Spurs in all competitions during the 2025/26 season, scoring three goals and providing six assists.

The mercurial playmaker is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury but is expected to return to action next month.

  • With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, Ghana will be hoping their influential midfielder regains full fitness ahead of the global tournament set to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Ghana U-17 Defeats Samartex 1996 Youth side in double header friendlies

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The Ghana national U-17 team has defeated  Samartex in a friendly double-header at the Nsenkyire Sports Complex, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Africa U-17 Cup of Nations tournament.

 

In the first match played on Saturday, March 14, the Black Starlets delivered a commanding performance to thrash Samartex’s second team 6-0, showing their attacking strength and dominance throughout the encounter.

 

The national U-17 side returned to action again on Sunday, March 15, for the second fixture, this time facing the senior team of Samartex, where they secured a narrow 1-0 victory to complete the double over the 2024 Ghana Premier League champions.

 

Head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum and his assistant Nana Kweku Agyemang used the matches as part of their training programme to further assess the squad while working on areas that need improvement before the commencement of the highly-anticipated tournament.

 

The friendlies add to the team’s recent encouraging run in Accra, where the Black Starlets recorded victories over Attram De Visser Academy, Semper Fi FC, and Port City FC.

 

The Black Starlets has return to the Continental competition after almost nine-year absence, remain fully focused in camp as they aim to deliver a strong performance in Morocco and secure qualification for the next FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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