Glasgow 2026: Amadu Mohammed targets medal after opening victory
Amadu Mohammed progressed to the quarterfinals of the men's Bantamweight (55kg) event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, after defeating Temakau Eriu in his opening bout. Following the victory, Mohammed stated, "I'm very proud because our coach supported us, prayed for us that we would get there. So my message now is, Ghanaians, keep on praying for us. We are not done yet. Let's reach the medal zone and we will have more to say."
Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavi described Mohammed as one of Ghana's brightest medal prospects at the Games and an African champion. Akpokavi acknowledged that multi-sport competitions often begin slowly but expressed confidence that Ghana's fortunes would improve. Mohammed will return to the ring on Tuesday, July 28, knowing another victory will guarantee him a place in the medal zone.
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Ghanaian boxer Amadu Mohammed is competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with high expectations. His performance could
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