Accra Hearts of Oak and Kpando Heart of Lions have promised fans excitement and entertainment ahead of the 2025 edition of the Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Peace Cup on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Gbese Mantse Palace in Accra, coaches and captains of the competing clubs spoke about their readiness for the game on Sunday.
Hearts of Oak coach, Mas-Ud Didi Dramani said they will win the trophy to appease their supporters after losing the President’s Cup to rivals Asante Kotoko.
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“We are building a team with players who have a winning mentality. We are in and ready to challenge for every event,” he said.
Bashiru Hayford, coach of Heart of Lions also said they are coming for the ultimate on Sunday after losing the trophy last year.
“We are here again, and this time will be different because we started preparing a long time ago, and the boys want to win. It’s a very important match for us; we have other matches with Hearts, and we are glad to play with them.”
“We are here to grace the occasion and honor the Gbese Mantse to promote peace and unity. We are coming to make history. I have tasted this soup before, and I know how it feels. We are working underground, and we will shock Hearts of Oak; only two of our players have left,” Hayford indicated.
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According to Sammy Amin Addo, the chief organizer added that the match will be used to honor the eight deceased gallant heroes who crashed in a helicopter accident and the 16 children who died in a road accident.
Tinny, Jupiter, and Yaa Pono will entertain fans with their music before the game on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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