Tamale · Accra · Antwerpen
A movement built on heritage. Engineered for the next generation of African champions.
/ Who We Are
Born in Antwerp, Belgium, but rooted deeply in Ghana, 57Sports exists to empower African youth through sports, identity, and opportunity. From dusty training grounds to digital platforms, our goal is to build something bigger: a future where African athletes rise with recognition, resources, and global support.
The name "57" honors Ghana's year of independence — a symbol of pride, power, and freedom. That spirit lives in everything we do: from the apparel we create to the athletes we elevate. Whether through bold sportswear that tells our story, or through community-driven programs under 57Sports Club, this is a movement built from roots, driven by purpose, and rising towards greatness.
From Roots to Greatness — that's not just a tagline. It's a journey.
/ Built in the Field
It is being built on the roadsides, in the gyms and in the rings where the next generation is already fighting for greatness.
Tamale · 2026
Read the story →/ Essentials
THE DOCUMENTARY · BOXING · TAMALE
In Ghana, boxing is almost synonymous with Accra — particularly Jamestown, home of champions like Professor Azumah Nelson. Yet Northern Ghana's raw talent remains overlooked. This film follows the fighters working to change that.
Watch the Documentary/ 57Sports Insights
Daily Graphic — 2024
Essay — Siraj Marwan Cole — Medium
Essay — Siraj Marwan Cole — Medium
Essay — Siraj Marwan Cole — Medium
/ About the Founder
Siraj Marwan Cole is the founder of 57Sports — a fighter in every sense of the word. Born in Tamale, Ghana, raised partly in Ghana and mostly in Antwerp, Belgium, his life bridges two worlds: one of cultural heritage and one of modern opportunity. He is a former Muaythai and MMA athlete — someone who understands the value of grit, structure, and identity in an athlete's journey.
With 57Sports, Siraj is building what he wished existed for African athletes — a system of support that offers more than motivation. A system that provides structure, identity, gear, visibility, and above all — access.
This isn't just about sport. It's about power. It's about potential. It's about giving back to the very youth we once were.
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