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Ayittey Powers welcomes Boxing reforms after meeting with Sports Minister
Veteran boxer Ayittey Powers has expressed his support for reforms in Ghana’s boxing industry after a meeting with Sports Minister Kofi Adams and National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Powers said he was pleased with the discussions and assured fans that better days are ahead for the sport.
“I don’t have any problem with the Sports Minister or the NSA. I’m very happy to be in this meeting. Everything is okay. I want to tell all boxing fans to relax because good things are coming,” he said.
He also revealed plans to revive his own boxing promotion, promising to give more opportunities to fighters.
“Very soon, Ayittey Powers Boxing Promotion will come, and we are going to give love and respect to our brother boxers. People shouldn’t be upset because everything is moving in the right direction,” he added.
Powers urged fans to remain patient and trust the process, noting that the cancellation of some fights should not discourage the boxing community.
“We have to thank Almighty God because He knows best. The important thing is that now the Sports Minister is happy, I am happy, and the boxing fans are also happy,” he mentioned.
The meeting was part of ongoing efforts to address concerns in Ghana’s boxing industry and chart a new path for the sport.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew says Ghana will leave nothing on the pitch when they face England in today’s World Cup Group L decider at Gillette Stadium.
With both teams on 3 points, Ayew said his job is to ease pressure on the younger players and hold everyone accountable, himself included.
“I’m doing my best to guide the boys, make them comfortable, take pressure off them, and help us perform,” Ayew told reporters. “I have to perform too. They have to perform too. It’s teamwork. We’re helping each other.”
Ghana come into the Foxborough clash after a 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. England beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener.
The captain’s message was simple, “We’re going to give our 100% and we’re going to fight. I’ll make sure when we come off that pitch, we have no regrets.”
The winner takes control of Group L. Kickoff is 4:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante insists Ghana will carry no pressure into Tuesday’s World Cup showdown with England at Boston Stadium, saying the team’s self-belief and sense of purpose outweigh outside expectations.
Brandon provided a 95th minute assist that helped Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
The win left both Ghana and England level on three points in Group L following the Three Lions 4-2 over Croatia in their opening match.
Speaking to ghanafa.org Thomas-Asante is adamant that external doubt only fuels the squad.
“Everything to the best ability, it’s very much a case of we back ourselves, we believe in ourselves. Whether people on the outside doubt us, believe us, or anything that’s not what we think about. We think about why we’re here. We’re on a mission,” Thomas-Asante said.
The Coventry City forward said that mission removes any weight of expectation. “That means there’s no pressure. It’s even less pressure for us,” he explained.
“We know our fans believe, but we know that some people might want to overlook us. We use that to our advantage preparing properly and believing that we can go and do something,” He added.
England and Ghana both sit on three points heading into the Foxborough clash, with the winner set to take control of Group L. Kickoff at Boston Stadium on Tuesday.
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