Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has pledged to reward Hearts of Oak with $1,000 for every goal they score in the upcoming 2025 President’s Cup.
She made the promise during a visit to the Phobians at the Kpobiman Sports Complex on Thursday, as part of preparations for the much-anticipated clash against Asante Kotoko on July 6 at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Addressing the team, Ocloo said her offer was in response to a similar pledge reportedly made in Kumasi.
The people from Kumasi are bragging, saying that every goal scored, they will be given 200 dollars,
For Greater Accra, the mayor and the MCE, every goal scored, you will be given 1000 dollars.
“People are coming from the States to watch, if you don’t beat Kotoko, we are dead🤣.”
“Every goal you score against Kotoko, we will give you $1,000” – Linda Ocloo.Hearts v Kotoko clash at the Accra Sports Stadium at 4 pm in the President’s Cup. 🇬🇭#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/0HR9Lx3H1c
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 4, 2025
She also urged the team not to disappoint, considering the hype and nationwide anticipation surrounding the match.
The entire country, even people from the States, are coming for the event, and I am sure you have seen how we made a lot of noise she added.
so if you don’t score, you have killed us.
“We will give you GHC20,000 to boost your morale ahead of the Kotoko clash on Sunday” – Linda Ocloo
The Greater Accra Regional Minister & Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, visited the Hearts team at Pobiman Sports Complex earlier today.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/yJFVrQK7ET
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) July 4, 2025
The 2025 President’s Cup is expected to draw large crowds as Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko renew their fierce rivalry in what has become a staple of Ghana’s football calendar.
