The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) has announced that Ghana will host the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship from April 29 to May 3, 2026, in Accra.

The championship, which moved from its traditional July date, will serve as the qualifier for the 2027 African Games armwrestling competition.

AFA Secretary, Julien Boumsong confirmed the decision and urged all member countries to begin preparing their teams for the continental showdown.

Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa, and Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation, assured stakeholders of an exceptional tournament, saying: “We are doing everything possible to make sure this championship will be a very wonderful event. As hosts, Ghana is ready to showcase not only its organizational capacity but also the best of African Armwrestling to the world.”

Details on registration, competition rules, and accommodation for the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship will be announced in the coming weeks.