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\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are seven males and three females; Jibril Muntari, Daniel Plange, Desmond Pappoe, Abdul Wahid Omar, Amadu Mohammed, Precious Akai Nettey, Ebenezer Ankrah, Ramatu Quaye, Nancy Bamfo and Adelaide Djarbatey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They were selected from the National Individual Amateur Boxing Championship held at the Bukom Boxing Arena and camped for several months at the Winneba Sports College. 30 boxers were selected and trimmed to the current squad based on experience, pedigree and chances of climbing the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/739983646_1013852191260352_7864573286931815807_n-1-1024x735.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29669\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Black Bombers were taken to the Ga traditional priest, Numo Akwaa Mensah III to seek favour 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