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Don’t dwell on your past success – Spectator Editor urges G.O. Sports Academy
Editor of The Spectator, Mr Emmanuel Amponsah, has advised the George Ofori (GO) Sports Academy to continue to sacrifice in other to achieve more laurels and become one of the best in Ghana.
He made this remark after welcoming an entourage from the Academy led by Team Manager, Mrs Love Agbalekpor.
“I was passionate about their success when they began this journey some years back. It has not been easy.
“In Ghana, there are lots of obstacles in sports, particularly football – and you need to have the right expertise with strong financial background to be able to reach the top,” he said.
He urged the team to scale through challenging moments they may encounter and applauded them for their indefatigable efforts and success achieved.
Mr Amponsah pledged his outfit’s unremitting support to put the Academy in the limelight and advised them to remain focused and resolute.
Mrs Agbalekpor earlier assured Mr Amponsah of the team’s determination to get to the apex.
“The team won’t sit back and bank on their previous successes but will continue to work hard and also ensure that their relation goes a long way to put the Academy on the map,” she said.
The G.O. Sports Academy is a football club based in Avatime, in the Ho West District of the Volta Region.
It was established in 2018 by US-based George Ofori with the aim of building on the talents of the less-privileged through education.
The Academy, which was crowned champions in the U-13, U-15 and U-17 divisions of the Volta Regional Juvenile League, also has a second division side that competes in the third-tier of Ghana football.
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club PLC has appointed Julius Ben Emunah as its new managing director, with effect from February 2, 2026.
The appointment was announced by the Board of Directors of the club in a press release issued in Accra on Tuesday.
Mr Emunah takes over from Dr Delali Anku Adiamah, who has stepped down from the position.
According to the board, the new managing director brings close to ten years of experience in football administration, governance, sports broadcasting and sports management at both national and continental levels.
Before his appointment, Mr Emunah worked as Head of Competitions at the Ghana Football Association.
He previously served as Regional Administrator at the Western Regional Football Association, National Safety and Security Officer, and Club Licensing Manager at the GFA.
The board noted that throughout his career, he has shown strong leadership in competition management, club licensing, event organisation, media relations, regulatory work and engagement with stakeholders.
It added that he has also played key roles in major competitions such as CAF interclub finals, AFCON qualifiers, CHAN and the African Games.
On his academic background, the club stated that Mr Emunah holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Cape Coast and a Global Masters in Sports Management and Legal Skills with FC Barcelona at ISDE Law Business School in Spain.
The Board of Directors expressed confidence in his ability to lead Hearts of Oak into a new phase of professionalism, transparency and competitiveness in line with international standards.
As managing director, he will be in charge of the club’s administrative, commercial and sporting activities.
He is expected to work closely with the technical team, players, supporters, sponsors and other stakeholders to promote growth and long term success.
Accra Hearts of Oak assured supporters and partners of its continued commitment to excellence on and off the field as the club begins this new chapter under Mr Emunah’s leadership.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Despite the numerous challenges confronting sports administration and management in Ghana, many individuals and enthusiasts still find the sector attractive enough to be associated with.
Ironically, while campaigning for executive positions within sports federations, aspirants often gloss over the very challenges that later frustrate their developmental agendas. Issues such as poor funding, inadequate infrastructure, and logistical constraints are either downplayed or ignored entirely in the quest for power.
However, once in office, these same challenges suddenly become the primary explanations for stagnation and unfulfilled promises.
It is against this familiar backdrop that one hopes the story of Alhaji Dauda Fuseini and his team at the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) will signal a departure from the norm.
Dauda Fuseini has long been regarded as one of the most admirable figures within Ghana boxing circles. He comes into office with considerable experience, having served under the previous administration led by Bernard Quartey, where available information suggests he acquitted himself creditably.
At the GBF elections held on December 27, 2025, delegates voted out Quartey and handed the mantle to his vice, Fuseini, for reasons best known to them.
Since assuming office, Fuseini has outlined his vision to stakeholders, pledging to prioritise transparency, accountability, and the correction of mistakes from previous administrations, with the ultimate aim of revitalising amateur boxing in Ghana.
Fuseini, however, is not alone in this transformation agenda. Mr Mustapha Nettey, who retained his position as Treasurer, has also been vocal about the administration’s plans, particularly their intention to make the Black Bombers more competitive and appealing.
According to Nettey, the focus will be on rebuilding from the grassroots to the elite level, while granting coaches greater autonomy — a move he says addresses long-standing interference in their work.
“Ghana boxing is big and special. Others have come to lead. This is our time and we want to make our term memorable by changing old practices to new, modern models,” he stated in an interview with Accra-based Omashie TV.
He further assured that the new GBF leadership would make the federation attractive to sponsors, both locally and internationally.
“Our ultimate goal is to win more medals at international competitions, especially the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA, as well as restore the image and respect of Ghana boxing,” he added.
These pronouncements provide useful benchmarks against which the Fuseini administration’s performance can be measured at the end of its tenure.
While optimism is commendable, it is equally important for administrators to align their ambitions with available resources, rather than relying solely on what they hope to secure.
Initiatives aimed at making the GBF self-sustaining would be welcome. However, should these efforts fall short, Fuseini and his executive will inevitably be judged by the promises they have made.
Until then, Alhaji Dauda Fuseini is officially welcome to the GBF hot seat.
By Andrew Nortey
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