Daniel Wadieh: Dutch Born Rising Star to Lead Ghana's Black Warriors at 13th African Games

• Daniel Wadieh is all set to represent Ghana at the upcoming African Games
• The undefeated Dutch-born Ghanaian will take on the role of captain for Ghana's national team
• The African Games will take place in Accra next year

Gearing up to make an impactful entry onto the international sporting stage, Dutch-born Ghanaian fighter Daniel Wadieh is set to headline Ghana's Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) campaign at the forthcoming 13th African Games.

The 20-year-old's prowess in MMA has not only earned him a spot in the team but also the honour of captaining Ghana's esteemed national team, the Black Warriors.

The young dynamo's journey from the Netherlands to Ghana unfolds as a tale of unwavering determination and fervent passion, driven by the desire to elevate combat sports to new heights for his homeland.

"Ghana is my motherland, and I love my country," Wadieh exclusively told Sports Brief.

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"It is in my blood. I am a Ghanaian, and it is time for the people of Africa to stand up and take their place in the sport. We have already had great African champions in the UFC, and I want to be the best fighter the world has ever seen, representing my blood, my country Ghana.

Born in Almere, the Netherlands, Wadieh has not only earned his place in the squad but has risen to the remarkable stature of leading the Black Warriors into the highly anticipated African Games.

“I am an amateur fighter fighting out of Almere, the Netherlands," he added. I fight at Featherweight. I am ranked 54th out of the 824 fighters in Western Europe of my weight division. It's always an honour to represent Ghana at the All African Games."

Nicknamed the African Storm, Wadieh's trajectory stands as a testament to the ability of talent to surpass geographical boundaries.

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As he steps into the arena with Ghana's flag held high, the undefeated fighter carries not only his personal achievements but also the hopes of a nation that believes in his potential to excel on the global stage.

The 13th African Games is now scheduled to take place from March 8 to 23 next year.

GHAMMAF president welcomes Wadieh

Meanwhile, the President of Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GHAMMAF) Mr. Collins Kofi Zoiku, has welcomed the Wadieh with open arms, emphasising his desire for Ghana to field an exceptional team at the African Games.

Mr. Zoiku conveyed that numerous exceptional fighters will be granted the chance to showcase their strength, skills, and stamina.

He dropped a hint about an upcoming championship exclusively tailored for local fighters, revealing the GHAMMAF's intention to nurture and promote homegrown talent.

Elaborating further, Mr. Zoiku singled out promising talents from locales such as Nima and Bukom, emphasising the importance of active preparation for upcoming tournaments.

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His gratitude extended to Twellium Industrial Company for their steadfast support towards Mixed Martial Arts and sports in Ghana as a whole.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Dutch-Ghanaian fighter Daniel Wadieh has disclosed that he considers Mixed Martial Artist Conor McGregor as his role model.

McGregor previously held titles as the UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, making history as the first fighter to concurrently possess championships in two distinct weight categories within the UFC.

The 'Notorious' achieved significant triumphs in the octagon, amassing substantial wealth over a distinguished 15-year career.