Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia, Samuel Takyi and Mohammed Amadu booked places in the final at the 2023 African Games boxing events.
Abubakar, the son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, popularly known as Bukom Banku defeated DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu via a split decision in the Cruiserweight division.
He will compete for the gold medal on the final day of boxing, a feat his father could not match in his career, claiming bronze in 1999 in South Africa.
AMBITIOUS TILAPIA wins his semi final bout and is now in the FINAL for a chance to win GOLD in the boxing event at the African Games.
Already surpassed his dad’s BRONZE win from 1999. Feat! #Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/7qTpBKOYOn
— Yaw (@theyawofosu) March 21, 2024
Takyi had a relatively easier fight against South Africa’s Paul Masamba in the light Welterweight class, earning a victory via a majority call (4-1). The 2020 Olympic Games medalist has his eyes on the big prize.
“It’s the time for me [to win gold]. I’ve been in the semis twice and I lost those bouts. I’ve come back stronger and this time I won my semi-final match. I’m going to make it and I know my God is with me. I’m going to take gold on Friday,” Takyi told 3Sports.
The trio join Joseph Commey and Mohammed Aryeetey in the finals. All five boxers will compete for the ultimate on Friday.