Young Referees go handle Democracy Cup 2025 Curtain-raiser!
Ei Ghana Football Association announce say dem appoint four 'Catch Them Young' referees go officiate de curtain-raiser match for de 2025 Democracy Cup. De match dey go be between Members of Parliament (MPs) and Judiciary people.
Young referee Christopher Okpoti go be de centre referee. Andy Afotey Annan go be Assistant I, and Kamal Iddrisu go be Assistant II. Nana Kofi Amoah go be de fourth official. E be big opportunity for these young referees!
Democracy Cup: Unity through Football
Dis special match dey highlight de spirit of unity and national celebration. E dey come off on Friday, September 5, 2025, for University of Ghana Stadium. Kick-off time be 3pm local time (13:00GMT). Imagine, MPs dey play against judges! E go be something else!
Who dey play?
De match dey bring together two key arms of government for inside one symbolic show of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga go line up alongside Minority Leader Hon. Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, plus staff from Parliament. Dem go face Judiciary team wey dey consist of leading judges and staff from de Judicial Service.
De fixture be de opening act for de second edition of de Democracy Cup, a competition wey dem introduce am to commemorate Ghana ein commitment to parliamentary democracy. E be good way to show say democracy dey work, even for inside football!
- Match: Parliament vs. Judiciary
- Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
- Venue: University of Ghana Stadium
- Time: 3pm Local Time (13:00GMT)
GFA Communications dey encourage all Ghanaians to come support and enjoy de game! E go be exciting!