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Sedem Ama honoured as Unrivalled Diasporan Rising Star
British-Ghanaian female boxer Sedem Ama has been honoured as the Unrivalled Diasporan Rising Star at the resilient and epic Annual Ghana Sports Excellence Awards ceremony held on December 22, 2025, at the British Council, Accra, Ghana.
The British-Ghanaian recently won the WBA Africa Super Welterweight title after defeating Nigeria’s unbeaten Chiamaka at the Legacy Rise Global Showdown event at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra.
Sedem had been an undisputed amateur boxer, winning all her bouts in the British national championships, prior to turning professional boxer in 2023, and she is still a hard nut to crack.
She started off in swimming and taekwondo before becoming a boxer.
Currently, Sedem amazingly balances a full-time marketing business with a rigorous boxing timetable, advancing the skills of an undefeated champion inside the ring.
Sedem is a trailblazer of female strength, tenacity, power, and resilience; unwavering dedication to both her job and her craft; and perseverance.
A number of exceptional sports personalities, including Ghana’s Minister for Sports & Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, and Tennis Foundation Ghana’s Roger Crawford, were honoured as the Unrivalled Sports Administrator and Unrivalled Tennis Development Genius, respectively.
Others are Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s Theophilus Sampah and British-Ghanaian Fastest Accountant Eugene Amo-Dadzie, who received awards as the Unrivalled Sports Journo and Unrivalled Diasporan Athlete, respectively.
Officials of the Ghana Athletics Association and Ghana Rugby Football Union received honours on behalf of their federations as Unrivalled Breakout Sporting Federation and Unrivalled Emerging Sporting Federation, in that order.
The Annual Ghana Sports Excellence Awards event is aimed at elevating unrivalled Ghanaian sports personalities (athletes, volunteers, and sports media, as well as sports administrators and other stakeholders) worldwide.
It is an important element of the event to unveil individuals and organisations that have historically been reluctant to showcase their achievements.
The winners are selected through an independent judging process under the direction of a chief reviewer.
Since its inception in 2014, the Annual Ghana Sports Excellence Awards event has gained roots on the global sporting calendar.
The event is powered by its founder, Hallmark Plus, a global enterprise headquartered in Accra, Ghana.
Hallmark Plus prides itself with a dynamic team of experts and is extremely appreciative of sponsors and media partners’ assistance towards the success of the Annual Ghana Sports Excellence Awards.
Officials from the Ghana mission in the United Arab Emirates have paid a morale-boosting visit to the camp of the Black Queens.
The delegation, made up of Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto, Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai and Head of Transport Anas Shaibu, visited the team to assure them of the government’s support and commitment to their safety and welfare.
During the visit, the officials interacted with the team and offered words of encouragement, urging the team to remain focused on the tournament despite concerns surrounding unrest in parts of the UAE.
Consular Officer Percy Okudzeto emphasised that the Ghanaian government, through its diplomatic mission, is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to ensuring the team’s safety throughout their stay.
“We want the team to stay calm and focus on the competition. The government and the embassy are doing everything possible to ensure your safety and well-being.” he said.
Consul and Head of Chancery Abdul-Jalil Sigli Yakubu Abdulai also reiterated the mission’s readiness to provide any assistance required by the team during the tournament.
Leadership of the team expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as timely and motivating.
With the backing of Ghana’s diplomatic officials in the UAE, the Black Queens remain determined to represent the country proudly and deliver strong performances in the Pink Ladies Cup.
The Black Queens have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the upcoming Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai. The team touched down at the Dubai International Airport via Emirates Air on Wednesday morning and were warmly received by the competition’s organising officials.
The squad will be based at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, where they will begin their final preparations for the tournament. Organised as part of the international women’s football calendar, the Pink Ladies Cup is expected to feature four national sides using the competition to assess their squads and fine-tune strategies for upcoming tournaments.
Ghana will open their campaign today with a clash against Hong Kong, while Russia and Tanzania face off in the other opening match.
The Black Queens are then scheduled to return to action on March 3, when they take on Russia in a match expected to test them against a physically strong opponent.
The final round of games will be played on March 6, with Ghana closing their campaign against Tanzania at 9:00 pm.
With three matches in eight days, the tournament promises to be a crucial phase in Ghana’s preparation, as the Black Queens aim to return to continental action sharper, stronger, and more competitive.
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