Daniel Wadieh is Ghana’s only athlete at the ongoing 2026 All-African Mixed Martial Arts Championship in Luanda, Angola. He defeated Alex Junior Kamgang of Cameroon at the semi-finals; others fell at the prelims and quarter-finals.
The Ghana Captain is confident of grabbing the ultimate gold in the lightweight division with his spectacular and astonishing performance at the 2026 All-African Mixed Martial Arts Championship, organized by IMMAF.
According to Mr. Collins Zoiku, President of the GHAMMAF, Daniel will certainly be among the best performers and win a medal.
He expressed that Daniel had prepared well, and he will lift the flag of Ghana high.
Daniel Wadieh, who is based in the Netherlands, has previously represented Ghana at some international competitions and did very well.
His coaches are: Frans Djimtche, who is assisted by Emirhan Bulduk. They are both from the Netherlands, where Daniel is based.
Collins Zoiku said it is time more tournaments are held for the local people.
He noted that there are many other Ghanaian foreign-based MMA athletes in Europe and America who can join the national team of Ghana.
Collins Zoiku wished Daniel all the best and urged Ghanaian sports fans to pray for him as he enters the final on Sunday.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
