2024 Ramadan Cup: Ninth edition launched with 30 communities to battle for ultimate

The 2024 Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup has been officially been launched at the Accra Sports Stadium media centre with 30 Zongo communities set to participate in the competition.

Minister for Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, The Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board and representative of Vice-President, Ben Abdallah Banda, football administrator Awalu Angulu Mahama were among those who graced the occasion.

Ussif eulogised the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, thanked the organizers of the competition and urged the organizers to set an age limit to encourage the participation of promising talents.

The event’s founder, Tamimu Issah, also expressed excitement about the upcoming competition which is to ensure unity and bring togetherness in the Zongo Community.

He also urged the teams to select youngsters who have the prospect of excelling as professional footballers in the sport.

The competition has new entrants including Teshie Zongo, Akweteyman and Tuba.

The two-day championship is slated for April 20th at the Fadama Astroturf.

Mamobi are the current holders of the title after defeating Darkuman last year.

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