The Ghana Wrestling Association has selected 17 wrestlers for camping in preparation for the 2023 African Games. The decision, made on Tuesday, January 10, 2024, followed a “justify your inclusion” exercise overseen by President Norbert Amefu and his technical team according to ASJ – Sports
The Ghana Wrestling Association has announced its roster of athletes who will compete in the 13th African Games.
The wrestlers started residential camping on Friday, January 12, 2024, and will stay there until the Ministry of Youth and Sports moves them to Cape Coast for general camping with other sports disciplines.
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The selected male athletes are Jerry Quansah (Accra) – 57kg, Fuseini Issah (Accra) – 97-117kg, Emmanuel Lamptey (Accra) – 79-90kg, Emmanuel Osei Sarfo (Ashanti) – 120kg, Frimpong Miles (USA) – 57kg, Richmond Mishimawu (Volta) – 65kg, Joshua Ashiyey (Accra) – 65kg, Richard Nyamador (Accra) – 74kg, Philip Twumasi (Ashanti) – 78kg, Richard Mensah (Volta) – 75kg, Bright Gakpetor (Volta) – 77kg, Seyram Tsidi (Volta) – 83kg, and Wawuni (Greco Roman). The female athletes are Emmanuella Serwaa Karikari (Ashanti) – 68kg, Latifatu Mohammed (Ashanti) – 57kg, Alberta Tetteh (Accra) – 50kg, Mercy Delali Akorli (Accra) – 65kg, and Jemma Ofori Nyarko (Accra) – 76kg..
The 13th African Games are set to take place in Accra, Ghana this March.
Source: Accra Sports News
Last Updated on March 21, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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