Dr Frank Amoakohene was seen playing football
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, briefly swapped his office desk for the football pitch over the weekend when he made a surprise appearance at the Inter-District U17 Soccer Competition.
In a light-hearted moment that drew cheers from the crowd, the Minister laced up his boots and joined the action, though his cameo was short-lived.
According to reports, Dr Amoakohene played only three minutes before being substituted, sparking playful reactions from fans who likened the stint to a “Guinness World Record” for the shortest ministerial football appearance.
Despite the brief outing, the Minister managed to showcase flashes of his ball control, delighting spectators who were eager to see him in a different role outside politics.
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The Inter-Town, Inter-District U17 Soccer Competition is an annual grassroots event designed to unearth young football talent across the Ashanti Region.
The minister’s decision to join the game was widely seen as a symbolic gesture, highlighting his commitment to promoting youth sports and community engagement.
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