Ghanaian and French Soldiers Face Off in Friendly 'Tug of War' During UN Peacekeeping Assignment
- Ghanaian and French soldiers engaged in a friendly 'Tug of War' contest while on UN peacekeeping duty
- The French team won the challenge after a tough and entertaining battle on the parade square
- The event strengthened unity among the multinational troops as soldiers from both sides celebrated together
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In the midst of a UN peacekeeping operation, Ghanaian and French soldiers seized an opportunity to showcase their competitiveness in a friendly game of Tug of War.
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Both units were stationed in the same location as part of their peacekeeping responsibilities.
As the soldiers of the two countries began to playfully challenge one another regarding their physical strength and endurance, it became evident that they had developed an effective rapport.
The friendly competition developed into a full-blown contest as the soldiers from Ghana and France prepared to engage in a true challenge by placing a rope in the middle of the square.
Other soldiers serving alongside Ghana and France joined in to support the competitors by providing vocal encouragement and taking pictures.
With a lot of enthusiasm, the Ghanaian unit approached the "square" and confidently established their positions along one end of the rope; likewise, the officers of France approached and established their positions on the other end of the rope.
When the audience began the countdown to start the competition, both teams gripped the rope tightly.
Tightly contested game
When the countdown was completed, both teams pulled on the rope with all their strength, creating an atmosphere filled with much laughter, yelling and chanting of support for each unit.
As the rope continued to move back and forth during the rope-pulling challenge for some seconds, it was evident that the Ghanaian Armed Forces had maintained their strength during the early stages of the game.
The French, however, were able to gradually take control of the game just before they pulled the rope to their side with one final pull.
Being able to accomplish this, they successfully pulled the Ghanaian Armed Forces to their side of the rope and won the competition by doing so.
Watch the video of the challenge below:
France is a major UN member (a P5 Security Council nation) that contributes French soldiers and funding to UN peacekeeping missions (PKOs) like MINUSCA in the Central African Republic, deploying troops under UN mandates, though their national army remains under French command, not UN command.
Former Ghanaian police officer joins British Army
Ex-Ghanaian Police Aminu Tanko completed BECE in 2013, WASSCE in 2016, joined the Ghana Police Service in 2020, and enlisted in the British Army in 2025.
Aminu Tanko has exhibited significant physical and mental development, reflecting discipline, resilience, and readiness for international military service.
He attributes his success to the grace of God and steadfast commitment, highlighting the importance of perseverance in attaining extraordinary opportunities.
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Ex-Ghana soldier shared US Army experiences
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a veteran soldier, Kwaku Raymond, slammed the Ghana Army for the reported lack of benefits for officers occupying junior ranks
He contrasted the situation back home to the norm in the US, claiming he earned more there, including landing benefits such as a housing allowance, among others.
Raymond said that he still respects the Ghana Army but believes junior soldiers deserve much better.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
