The much-anticipated Youth Peaceful Elections Unity Soccer Gala is set to take centre stage this weekend, transforming the Kawukudi Astroturf Park into a football battleground as 16 teams compete for the coveted GH?10,000 grand prize.
Running from Saturday, September 21 to Monday, September 23, 2024, the three-day event promises a thrilling spectacle of sport, community, and unity.
With the slogan "One Goal, One Vote, One Ghana," the gala aims to promote peaceful elections in Ghana through the universal language of football.
Teams hailing from Madina, Nima, Kwabenya, and other local communities will vie for glory starting from 7:30am each day. Participants include well-known teams such as TuffGong 11, WISE FC, Gaza 11, and Sabon Zango.
The soccer gala also holds significant symbolic value, as it seeks to unite the youth and community leaders in a call for peace as the country prepares for upcoming elections. Football fans are encouraged to show up early and cheer for their favorite teams, with local pride on the line.
Notable guests, including Serki Hakeem Musah, the Madina Nkosouhene, and Asa Awel Abdel Aziz Fadama, the Kajanga Youth Chief, will attend the event. European scouts are also expected to observe the matches, potentially offering players opportunities beyond the local scene.
Organizers emphasize that the Youth Peaceful Elections Unity Soccer Gala is more than just football. “It’s football for unity, football for peace,” said the event's promoters, reminding attendees of the larger mission behind the excitement.
The entire community is invited to witness the electrifying matches and be part of history as Ghanaian football brings people together for a peaceful cause. The question on everyone's mind: Which team will take home the GH?10,000 prize and community bragging rights?