Against Germany based Syrian, Fared Kanba in front of over 4,000 vociferous fans at the Great Hall of Mechernich, the Ghanaian stood firm, displaying skill, power and heart pounding action to emerge victorious.

“The competition is where the world’s best fighters compete on a world stage. Under the blinding spotlights, I stood calm but fiercely determined. This was not just another fight—it was my destiny, a chance to defend my world title for the second time,” Steavano, also Vice-President of Ghana Kickboxing Association,  recounted.

“As the bell rang, I moved with calculated precision, my heart pounding in rhythm with the crowd’s chants. My opponent was formidable, a skilled warrior with undeniable prowess. But I had something more, purpose. Every punch, every kick carried the weight of my dreams, the pride of Ghana, and the hopes of countless aspiring fighters back home,” he explained.

“The second round came, and my focus sharpened like a blade. I saw an opening—my training, my sacrifices, and my will to win ignited in a flurry of strikes. With a decisive kick and a crushing punch, my opponent fell. The referee counted, and the crowd erupted as he waved the fight off. Victory was mine,” Tuekpe hailed.

History had been made, he had set a precedent no fighter from this country had previously thread. The excitement was too visible for anyone to see as Tuekpe exhaled his moment of re-writing the record books.

“My dream has always been to raise the Ghanaian flag high, tears mixing with sweat. This was more than a personal triumph, it was history. I had become the first Ghanaian professional kickboxer to win the world title twice consecutively, etching Ghana’s name on the global combat sports map,” Steavano proclaimed.

“This victory isn’t just mine, it belongs to every young, determined athlete in Ghana dreaming of greatness. It’s a call to the world to look to Ghana for the next generation of dynamic, unstoppable fighters. Our story is just beginning, and I’m honoured to lead the charge,” he affirmed.

Meanwhile, the ace kickboxer also assured of his commitment to the promotion and development of the sport in this country as the second most powerful man at the national federation as he seeks to entrench partnership for the benefit of young and aspiring kickboxers.

“As the Vice President of Ghana Kickboxing Association, I promise to continue working with (National Sports Authority) NSA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to help the young ones with the needed equipment to facilitate training and achieve their dreams,” Tuekpe pledged.

“We are Ghana. We are champions. And we are ready for the world,” he concluded.

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The Ghanaian weathered the storm amid the huge disadvantage of fighting in front of a hostile crowd in enemy territory, in the end the judges had no choice than to declare Dah the winner of the 75 kg clash on points at the Kompleks Sukan Panasonic Shah Alam in the Malaysian capital.

And it is a victory that the Kelatan Muay Thai Channel (KMC Fight Club) fighter not only delights in, but has reinvigorated his unwavering desire to be recognised by the (Sports Writers Association of Ghana) SWAG Awards.

“It was a really tough challenge and I’m very excited with the hard win, it was well deserved. It has also opened more doors for me again for a next fight maybe by ending of the year,” an overly elated Dah told Sportsinghana.com via phone after the fight.

“My focus remains on grabbing more wins in the ring because I told you of my dream to win the SWAG award, I know if I keep winning more fights and titles, no one can ignore me forever. I will keep training and be ready at all time, anytime, anywhere, anyplace, whenever I’m called for a fight,” he added.

A well travelled kickboxer who has fought and won titles in Hong Kong, China, UAE and many other countries across Asia, Gerald Dah never forgets about his roots and always makes time to celebrate his fans and countrymen.

“A million hugs amd thanks to my fans here in Kelatan and in Ghana for their supports and prayers always whenever I have fight, I’m grateful and bless to be their top fans’ fighter. May God bless them always and we will soon reunite to celebrate together,” Dah stated.

“Also so much thanks to KMC Fight Club for letting me being a part of the team family and my promoter Mr. Zakiyamat as well, I appreciate all their support,” Dah signed off.

Euro, a former WKF light heavyweight champion says the chance to announce himself on the international scene is one he is keen to grab after learning of talks between his management and the Wimbledon Kickboxing and Boxing Club to also feature on the mega fight bill scheduled for the end of this month.

Another Ghanaian, Stephen  ‘Torado’ Bruce is already confirmed to face another Briton, Aaron McGahey on the same show in London and Euro can’t wait to also showcase his talents come fight night.

“I was so excited when I heard the news that I’m going to fight in the UK, although it is not yet confirmed I trust my management to make it happen and I promise I won’t let them down because I will do everything to win,” Jonathan Euro told journalists after a training session in Accra.

“No matter what happens, I am not relenting in my training. It’s the same focus, same determination and same attitude to be the best in whatever I do. Whenever the opportunity comes I will be ready because I was born ready,” the highly rated fighter affirmed.

Meanwhile Euro, also a former GFC champion is looking beyond the possibility of fighting Arnold Allen in the UK and hoping more such competitions can be held locally to keep the top kickboxers in shape.

“I just hope our officials will organise more tournaments for us to test ourselves locally because we have a lot of good fighters all ready to make the country proud if given the opportunity,” he said.

“It’s good for us to keep in shape and be ready to properly defend the flag of Ghana in international championships,” Euro added.

Bruce who also previously also won the PFFM lightweight title, faces McGahey at the Winbledon Kickboxing and Boxing Club, hosts and promoters of the fight show three weeks hence.

Its an opportunity the experienced Ghanaian kickboxer is keen to take full advantage of, having only this week complained about the lack of competition in Ghana.

“I am very delighted to get this fight and I will train harder than ever because I am going there to win and put up a very good show in order to get more such opportunities,” Bruce told Sportsinghana.com from his training camp.

“As I said before, our authorities in charge of kickboxing in Ghana are doing little to help us the boxers in terms of competitions so this is a rare chance that I will grab with both hands to announce myself to the UK and the rest of the world,” he added full of poise.

Torado Bruce, also previously a silver medallist at the All Africa championship in Morocco in 2017, is expected to leave Accra to London for the bout in two weeks with his technical team, but as the countdown whittles down towards fight night, Bruce insists he is not resting until he holds aloft the belt on offer when he crashes McGahey before his own people on March 25.

“As you can see I’m training non-stop, trying all kind of weather conditions and fighting styles and I assure you I will be ready for whatever my opponent throws at me in the ring,” the Ghanaian kickboxer affirmed.

“All I can ask my fans and indeed all Ghanaians is to remember me in their prayers and I will definitely reward them with victory. This is the first step to many more successes but all my focus is on this fight until I win,” Torado Bruce concluded.

The Phobians have been paired with Algerian side JS Saoura and will travel to Algeria next month for the first leg before they host them in the return fixture.

Unlike Hearts who started their season in the Caf Champions League, Souara eliminated Mauritanian club Concord in the preliminary round of the Confederation Cup to reach this stage.

Hearts were among the sixteen clubs that were eliminated from the Caf Champions League after suffering a 6-1 drubbing against Wydad AC last weekend.

Saoura wasformed on June 10, 1968, following the merger of the JSB (Jeunesse Sportive Bécharienne) and the ESD (Étoile du Sud de Debdaba) The club was re-established in September 2008 in the municipality of Méridja and was called as Jeunesse Sportive de la Saoura, was born JS Saoura with 4 disciplines Football – Tennis – Volley ball and judo. During the 2008–09 season, JS Saoura played in the Bechar Regional League, where it finished in first place and won the promotion to Inter-regions.

The following season, JS Saoura won the West group of the Inter-region division. During the 2010–11 season, JS Saoura finished first in the Center-West Group of the Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur. This allows him to access Ligue 2. On April 17, 2012, the JSS defeated SA Mohammadia 3–1, to end the season in second place in Ligue 2.

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IKF PKB GHANA, last month made a trip to Republic of Togo for an official program which purposely formed part of their training sessions towards the assignment in the United States.

The program which was organized by the French speaking country saw Ghana’s International Kickboxing Federation led by Ahmed Ibrahim having his fight team taking up the task to sharpen their skills and development. Their efforts to exhibit great feet at the event, has received applauds from the Federation President Globally, Johnny Davis.

“Ghana, Africa – It is nice to see our IKF Pkb Ghana group moving closer to attending events in the United States”

”Under the leadership of IKF PKB Representative Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, they have been working diligently to prepare their fight team for both PKB semi contact and Full contact fighting events here in the United States!

“As President of the IKF PKB Globally, I’m looking forward to their arrival and participation in our events! Forward March!”.

The events scheduled for the United States will take place in October and end in November 2021.

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Not only is the global competition coming to Africa for the maiden time, the WKF will also host the World congress on Tuesday October 19 at the official Hotel Tolip in Cairo during which elections will be held to elect new board members for WKF AFRICA continental federation. President, Vice Presidents and other executives will be selected in the process.

It is the first time ever Ghana will compete on the global stage but authorities of the sport in the West African country are leaving nothing to chance in the bid to impress and make a statement about how huge the talent pool is.

Accordingly, the WKF-Ghana are so much enthused about the event and are poised to achieve great recognition in the kickboxing world and are putting up strict and disciplined preparation routines for the kickboxers who will represent Ghana in Egypt three months hence.

That is just what is the main aim of WKF-Ghana President, Yakubu Abdul Razak as his side prepare ahead of participating in this championship where
medals and certificates will be awarded to 1st (gold), 2nd (silver) and 3rd (two bronze).

“This is an opportunity we have always been praying for and thankfully it has come to the African continent. We are very glad but we want to go out there and win medals,” Mr. Razak stated.

“The kickboxers are very keen and can’t wait to make Ghana proud. We want to get more people to join in this sport and we can only encourage them by doing well in Egypt and I’m very confident we will do it,” he added.