Sharaf Mahama (L) and Kofi Atta Mills (R) supported the Black Stars in London
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Legacy Rise Sport Promotion, Sharaf Mahama, and Kofi Sam Atta Mills, son of late President John Evans Atta Mills, attended the Black Stars’ game against Nigeria in the Unity Cup on May 28, 2025.
Sharaf stood still with his hands in his pockets, while Kofi Atta Mills was engaged in a serious conversation with other people around them.
President John Dramani Mahama’s son’s calm gesture and demeanor appeared to imply that he was unimpressed with the result the Black Stars produced against their fierce West African rivals.
The CEO of Legacy Rise Promotions has been spotted in stadiums supporting the national team on several occasions, as well as at boxing events.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Black Stars in the semi-finals of the 2025 Unity Cup at the GTech Community Stadium on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, advancing to the tournament final.
The highly anticipated “Jollof Derby” saw Nigeria take the lead through Cyriel Dessers in the first half, followed by an own goal conceded by Ghana’s Razak Simpson, putting the Super Eagles 2-0 up at halftime.
Ghana fought back in the second half, with a goal from Brandon Thomas-Asante in the 70th minute, but Nigeria’s defense, led by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, held firm despite late pressure.
This result marks Ghana’s first defeat to Nigeria since 2006, ending a 19-year unbeaten streak against the Super Eagles.
The Black Stars will now face Trinidad and Tobago in the third-place playoff, while Nigeria advances to meet Jamaica in the final on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the same venue.
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Watch video of Sharaf Mahama at the stadium below:
Sharaf Mahama and son of late president Mills were present yesterday at the Brentford community stadium, London to support the Ghana national team against Nigeria in the at the 2025 Unity Cup. pic.twitter.com/l89REJhP8j
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