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Report by Edward FRIMPONG
TotalEnergies and the Confederation of African Football has organised a tour of the iconic AFCON trophy to some selected African countries that have qualified for the tournament and made a stop in Accra.
Since 2016, TotalEnergies has been a significant partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the continent’s governing organization for football. The TotalEnergies group has signed on as the title sponsor of 10 events, including the African Cup of Nations tournament, which has been renamed the TotalEnergies AFCON.
The Director of Finance and Administration at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mr. Eric Mensah-Bonsu who read a speech on behalf of the Minister, Hon Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to TotalEnergies Ghana for bringing the trophy to the doorsteps of Ghanaians and to the Black Stars who inspire Ghanaians with their skills and determination, ‘’we say, bring the trophy home – we are looking forward to it’’ he stated.
He said Football has the power to bring people together, transcending borders, cultures, and backgrounds adding that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a testament to this unifying force, where nations come together to compete not just for a trophy, but for the pride and glory of their people.
According to him, the AFCON Trophy was not just a symbol of victory on the football field but it represents the dreams and aspirations of millions of young athletes across the continent and it also serves as a reminder that with determination, teamwork, and resilience, any challenge can be overcome.
“As we celebrate the AFCON Trophy Tour, let us also reflect on the broader impact of sports on our communities. It fosters a sense of community, encourages a healthy lifestyle, and provides a platform for young talent to shine. The Ministry of Youth and Sports is committed to creating more opportunities for our youth to engage in sports, not only for recreation but as a pathway to personal and societal development’’ he mentioned.
The Sales and Marketing Manager of Total Petroleum Ghana PLC, Mr. Hussein Nsour and the Brand Ambassador of Total Ghana Stephen Appiah were at the ceremony to officially unveil the AFCON Trophy.
Other dignitaries present at the ceremony were the, H.E Jules Armand Aniambossou, the French Ambassador to Ghana, the Director of Communications at the Ghana Football Association, and Henry Asante Twum among others.
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