Pullers Thrill Guests at ‘Armwrestling Supermatch’

January 12, 2026

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• A line-up of the winners. They are (from left) Daniel Acquah, Mabel Yeboah, Godwin Sackey, Afia Kuma, Haruna Tahiru and Grace Mintah

THE much-anticipated ‘Armwrestling Supermatch’ on Thursday lived up to expectations as Ghana’s best pullers clashed at the Accra Sports Stadium to battle for supremacy.

The event witnessed an electrifying atmosphere as the matches began, with each competitor eyeing victory.

Immigration Officer, Godwin Sackey, aka ‘Fadona,’ was all smiles, relying on his lightning-fast reflexes to take down his opponent, fast-improving Joshua Yeboah, in a 4-1 sweep.

Daniel Acquah of Prisons, the towering giant in the 60kg category, defeated his rival and compatriot, Henry Otoo, also of Ghana Prisons Service.

Policewoman and 2024 World Champion, Grace Minta, overcame tough opponent Linda Akoma with a clean 2-0 sweep.

World Silver medalist and Immigration Officer, Blessed Abeka Nunoo, lost 2-1 to 2025 Africa’s best female puller, Mabel Yeboah of Ghana Prisons Service.

Haruna Tahiru’s brute strength and experience paid off, securing him a thrilling win over Captain Edward Yamoah Asamoah, aka ‘Royal,’ in a keenly contested match, while Afia Kumah moved up in weight to dethrone Florence Boakye in the women heavyweight contest.

The Armwrestling Supermatch face-offs were witnessed by dignitaries including Dr. Fred Awaah, Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority; Lawyer Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee; Mr. Bawa Fuseini, Mr. Kamal Sulley, Mr. Mawuko Afadzinu, and Madam Rafatu Inusah, all representatives of Athletics, Rowing, Table Tennis, and Rugby federations, respectively.

Other dignitaries included Mr. Jesse Agyepong, Mr. Godfrey Amarteyfio, Mr. Joseph Cudjoe, Mr. Edwin Amankwah, and Mr. Percy Amoah, all board members of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation.

The Armwrestling Supermatch showcased Ghana’s best in the sport, with Godwin Sackey buzzing about a face-off challenge with Haruna in a future battle.

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