History was made on Saturday in the NFL as Stephen Appiah, former captain of the Ghanaian National football team-The Black stars, announced the Eagles Draft-day pick from Akosombo for the first time in the National Football league’s (NFL) history.
Appiah, who has been a great ambassador of Sports from Ghana to the World made the announcement on behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The announcement was made at the picturesque Akosombo Bridge View Resort in Ghana, where Appiah was joined by Eagles fans and media personnel.
“I am proud to be part of this historic moment for the NFL and for Africa,” Appiah said. “It’s an honor to be able to announce the Eagles’ Draft-day pick from my home country of Ghana, and I hope this will inspire more young people in Africa to pursue their dreams in sports.”
He further went on to thank GATE africa, the fast-rising Pan African Business Consultancy firm who are the Local Consultants of Philadelphia Eagles for selecting him for such a momentous occasion.
According to the Communications Director for Gate Africa, Mr Elloeny Amande, the decision to have Appiah announce the Draft-day pick from Ghana is part of strategic ongoing efforts to help develop interest, talents, and fans for NFL within the Ghanaian community and for the Philadelphia eagles to connect with fans.
“We are committed to helping the eagles grow a fan base for the sports in Ghana, this will help young talents who want to chase careers in American football realize their dream by pursuing these dreams with lots of support from the Eagles. and eventually contribute to their communities. ” Said Elloeny. “Having Stephen Appiah announce our Draft-day pick from Accra is a small step in that direction, but it’s a meaningful one. We hope it inspires more people in Ghana to get involved in American football and follow the Eagles.”
The announcement was a celebratory event, with emerging Eagles fans gathering to witness the historic moment. Appiah was joined by GATE Africa Executives, a host of influencers and media personnel, who were treated to some engaging activities with great music from MZ Ostin DJ and Merquary Quaye ahead of the pick.
The icing on the cake was a thrilling performance from the Multiple award-winning and Global Afro Dancehall sensation Stonebwoy. Who performed songs from his freshly released Album 5th Dimension.
Gate Africa confirmed there will be a series of other engagement ranging from training clinics in schools and communities, fan engagements, viewing parties, throughout the country as the NFL season kicks off in the states.