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“Glorious moment awaits president
Kufuor”- NSC boss
Accra, June 26, GNA – Prince Ernest Oduro-Mensah, Chief
Executive Officer of the National Sports Council says no
farewell gesture for President John Agyekum Kufuor could
surpass the one planned for the Ohene Djan Stadium, Accra on
Tuesday.
Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Kpando Heart of Lions go into
action on Republic Day Tuesday, July 1 for the annual
Presidential Cup with Prince Oduro-Mensah believing the duel
will provide a befitting farewell for the departing
President.
“No group or person(s) will be able to match the level of
goodbye we will bid the President on Tuesday.”
The competition initiated to honour sitting heads of state
would be the last for the President whose tenure of office
ends on January 2009.
This year’s event which has communication giants, MTN as the
headline sponsors is also supported by Smart Energy Drink.
Launching the event at a brief ceremony on Thursday, the
Chief Executive said he envisages a splendid performance
that would also be incident-free.
Kotoko are the defending champions of the competition which
they have won twice on the trot.
Both teams are expected to don their traditional colours for
the duel that brings on stage Hip-life and music legend,
Reggie Rockstone alongside the sensational Praye.
This is the first time both teams are meeting for the
trophy, which organizers say would be given for keeps should
Kotoko emerge victors on Tuesday.
Emmanuel Adotey, Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs
Association (GHALCA), organizers of the event said medals
would be given to both Clubs with the winning team receiving
500 Ghana cedis in addition to the ultimate trophy.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the match, according to
Mr. Adotey would be rewarded with a plaque.
GNA
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