Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be the guest of honor at the upcoming J.A Kufuor Cup match, pitting Asante Kotoko against Nsoatreman FC. The match is set to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in honor of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s 85th birthday.
The match is the highlight of the birthday celebrations organized by the J.A Kufuor Foundation. Several dignitaries from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, National Sports Authority, Ghana Football Association (GFA), and members of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the African Games 2023 have pledged their support to attend the occasion.
Furthermore, President of the Ghana FA, Kurt Okraku, has volunteered to purchase 5,000 tickets to be distributed to fans, while former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, has offered to distribute 1,000 tickets. This gesture reflects the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event.
The presence of the Vice President and other esteemed guests, as well as the generous ticket contributions from sports personalities, underscores the significance of the J.A Kufuor Cup match in celebrating the legacy of President John Agyekum Kufuor. The match promises to be a memorable and celebratory event, paying tribute to the contributions of the former president to Ghana’s development.
