Audio By Carbonatix As part of preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the national boxing teams of Ghana and Nigeria will face each other in an international friendly in Accra. The bilateral tournament, aimed at assessing boxers from both countries ahead of the Glasgow Games, will be held on Thursday, 7 May, at the Accra Sports Stadium. In line with Commonwealth Games requirements, the bouts will feature seven male pugilists across the official weight categories, while the female team will include three boxers in the 54kg, 57kg, and 71kg categories. The Nigerian contingent has arrived in Accra for the two-day event. The President of the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), Alhaji Dauda Fuseini, and the Chairman of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) Technical Committee, Babatunde Laguda, have both praised the initiative as a more effective way to evaluate the boxers’ readiness for the Games. “The Ghana friendly tournament is truly the way to go at a time like this. As you know, our boxers are currently camping in Lagos ahead of the Commonwealth Games, and this international friendly will further expose them to a more competitive atmosphere,” Laguda added. On his part, the NBF Vice President, Omonlei Imadu, said the federation would, in the coming days, confirm more friendly bouts with two other nations. “As part of our camping ahead of the Glasgow Games, we are in the final stages of discussions with two other countries for friendly bouts. Our aim is to ensure the best possible preparation for our boxers before heading to the Games in July,” Imadu said. Boxing remains Ghana’s leading medal prospect at major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, with a total haul of 35 medals out of the country’s overall 62 medals since its first participation in 1951. At the last Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England, boxing won three of Ghana’s five medals through Abraham Mensah (Bantamweight – 54kg) and Joseph Commey (Featherweight – 67kg), who both won silver medals, while Abdul Wahid Omar secured bronze in the Lightweight – 60kg category. The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held from Thursday, 23 July, to Sunday, 2 August, in Glasgow, Scotland. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Commonwealth Games Ghana Boxing Federation DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Africa Town Pavilion opens 2.5 million-visitor trade window for Ghana at 2026 Commonwealth Games Para-athlete Tahiru Haruna secures qualification for 2026 Commonwealth Games 2026 Commonwealth Games: Promise’s qualification ‘a defining moment for Para Swimming’ – President Farida Iddriss Ghana Boxing Federation unveils new logo at Accra Sports Stadium GOC secures financial support ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games Sports Ministry, GBF & TSE launch Amateur Boxing League, slated March 14 ‘We have wasted taxpayers money’ – Herbert Mensah on Ghana’s sporting decline 2026 Commonwealth Games: Glasgow to host event, badminton and hockey dropped Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026 ‘I won’t lie on a good man like Ben Nunoo Mensah’ – Deborah Acquah Latest Stories Ghana to face Nigeria in a friendly ahead of Commonwealth Games15 minutes Today’s Front pages: Thursday, May 7, 202628 minutes BECE 2026 progressing smoothly in Old Tafo Municipality29 minutes Health Minister assures full implementation of Akosa Committee recommendations on Charles Amissah death31 minutes TDC gives property owners 30 days to settle ground rent debts33 minutes New WHO report reveals failures in hiring, retention of Africa’s health workers33 minutes Afoko holds consultations with Bawumia, Akufo-Addo, Kufuor and others ahead of NPP conference44 minutes Boakye Agyarko intensifies his message of unity, discipline, and victory52 minutes The Agbodza Axe: Why Deadlines are the New Social Contract2 hours NIA aims to build a dynamic database – Corporate Affairs Director2 hours Court refuses businessmen bail over GH¢49m gold fraud2 hours Patronise local chicken to sustain Nkoko Nketenkete Programme – Coordinator2 hours Tanyigbe SHS girls shine at African 15th Armwrestling Championship2 hours Never once did I interfere – Former AG Godfred Dame defends record with OSP2 hours Adongo defends BoG recapitalisation plan amid growing debate over GH¢93.82bn negative equity2 hours