This morning, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif, launched the 6th Sheik Sharubutu Ramadan Football Cup at the Accra Sports Stadium. This year’s community football competition involving 24 teams will be played on 15-16th May 2021 at the newly constructed Astroturf stadium named after Chief Imam and recently commissioned by President Akufo-Addo.
The Minister commended the organizers for sustaining such an important competition over the last six years. He assured them that Government will continue with its sports infrastructure development projects nationwide to ensure access to training facilities. The Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Prof. Peter Twumasi praised Chief Imam for promoting peace in the country by not only advocating for the spiritual health of an individual especially in this Ramadan month but also to ensure sound body and mind achieved through sports.
He also encouraged the organizers to expand the participating regions from current two to 16, and with a promise to assist regional directorates of the National Sports Authority. Representatives from Chief Imam and Vice President Dr Bawumia were in attendance.