The Ghana National Boxing Team, the Black Bombers, together with their executives and head trainers, paid a courtesy visit to Ga traditional priest Nii Nunoo Akwaa Mensah III to seek his blessings ahead of their departure for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
The visit formed part of the team’s final preparations as they look to represent Ghana on the international stage. It reflects a long-standing custom within Ghana’s sporting fraternity, in which national teams seek spiritual guidance and communal goodwill before major competitions abroad.
Nii Nunoo Akwaa Mensah III offered prayers and traditional blessings for the safety, unity and success of the team, urging the boxers to remain disciplined and to fight for the honour of the nation throughout the tournament.
The Black Bombers are expected to be among Ghana’s medal hopefuls at the Commonwealth Games after months of intensive preparations and training.
The Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) has named a ten-member squad, seven men and three women for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Leading the team is two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Abdul Wahid Omar (65kg), who will make a record fourth appearance at the Games. He is joined by 13th African Games gold medallist Amadu Mohammed (55kg) and African Youth champion Desmond Pappoe (80kg), both regarded as strong contenders for the podium.
Also in the squad is Ebenezer Ankrah (60kg), who represented Ghana at both the 2024 IBA World Youth Championships and the 2025 IBA World Men’s Boxing Championships, alongside promising prospect Precious Akai Nettey (70kg), Jibril Muntari (90kg) and Daniel Plange (+90kg).
Ghana’s women’s challenge will be led by Police boxer Ramatu Quaye (51kg), Ghana Army boxer Nancy Banfo (54kg) and rising youngster Adelaide Djabatey (57kg).
Black Bombers Glasgow 2026 Roster
Abdul Wahid Omar: 2x CWG medallist CAPTAIN
Amadu Mohammed: 13th African Games gold medallist
Desmond Pappoe: African Youth champion
Ebenezer Ankrah: 2024/2025 IBA World Championships
Precious Akai Nettey: Rising prospect
Adelaide Djabatey: Rising youngster
Technical Team: Dr. Ofori Asare (Head Coach), Ben Tetteh, Daniel Lartekwei Lartey, Charles Quartey.