Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has declared his support for the 3rd edition of the annual Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup, which was launched in Accra yesterday.
The football tournament, which is organised by Crisp Communications and named in honour of the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, brings together
Zongo communities to participate to mark the successful end of Ramadan each year, as well as strenghen bonds among the youth.
At the launching of the 3rd edition yesterday, a representative of the Vice President, Mohammed Abdulai Abu, pledged an amount of GH 10,000 towards the organization of this year’s edition on behalf of the Vice President.
The aide said the Vice President viewed the unifying objective behind the competition as a good one, and urged the youth to remain united and disciplined.
Meanwhile the Alhaji Adamu Iddrissu Foundation, formerly The Royal Bank Foundation, has renewed its sponsorship for the competition.
Senior Vice President of The Royal Bank, Dr. Kwame Baah Nuako announced a 30,000 cedis support to the competition.
The Royal Bank Foundation were the key sponsor of last year’s edition, and Dr Baah Nuako said, their continuous support for the tournament is in fulfilment of the late founder of The Royal Bank, Dr Alhaji Adamu Iddrisu’s commitment to the Ramadan Cup.
“Last year, Dr Adamu gave u his blessing to support this competition and a few months after, he passed away. He was committed to supporting this competition because of its values, and we are continuing this commitment through his foundation” Dr Baah Nuako said.
Dr. Baah Nuako lauded organisers of the tournament for their good organization, and further pledged a long partnership with the Shekh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup.
Other sponsors unveiled at the launching we Latex Foam Ghana Limited, Palace Shopping Mall, Afro Arab Group, Marwako Fast Foods, Ghana Gulf Chamber of Commerce and Nasco Electronics, who will support award categories with their sleek mobile phones.
According to the coordinator of the tournament, Tamimu Issah, this year’s edition will have sixteen teams participating namely Ashaiman, Alajo, Darkuman, Fadama, Madina, Mamobi, Nima, New Town, Nsawam, Sabon Zongo, Sukura, Tudu, Kasoa, Nungua Zongo, Ashale Botwe and Koforidua Zongo.
The tournament started in 2015 with eight zongo communities, before increasing to 12 communities in the second edition last year.
Black Stars defender, Rashid Sumaila presented a new trophy and medals for the winner and runner up respectively.
Source: Dickson Boadi// www.dailyviewgh.com / Ghana
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