The highly anticipated ninth edition of the Dr Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup has officially been launched, with 30 Zongo communities gearing up to compete for the coveted trophy. The launch took place at the media centre of the Accra Sports Stadium, setting the stage for an exciting two-day championship scheduled for April 20th at the Fadama Astroturf in Accra.
The event was graced by notable figures including Hon. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister for Youth and Sports, Ben Abdallah Banda, the Chairman of the Ghana Hajj Board, and representative of Vice-President, as well as football administrator Awalu Angulu Mahama. These officials commended the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, for his blessings and praised the organizers for their efforts in promoting unity within the Zongo Community through sports.
Hon. Mustapha Ussif emphasized the importance of setting an age limit for participants to encourage the involvement of young talents in the competition. Founder of the event, Tamimu Issah, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming tournament and stressed the need for teams to scout promising young players who have the potential to excel in professional football.
New participants such as Teshie Zongo, Akweteyman, and Tuba will bring a fresh dynamic to the competition, which has a history of unveiling hidden talents and nurturing future football stars. Mamobi, the reigning champions, will be defending their title after defeating Darkuman in last year’s final.
The Dr Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup continues to be a platform for young footballers to showcase their skills and foster camaraderie within the Zongo Community.
