The second edition of the Democracy Cup won’t take place at the Accra Sports Stadium as originally planned following a change in plans communicated by Ghana’s House of Parliament on Thursday, August 21.
The event that is headlined by a match between city rivals Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics was set to take place at the Accra Stadium on August 29 but has been moved to the University of Ghana Stadium on September 5.
The Democracy Cup is an event championed by Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to promote the tenets of democracy in the country and the first edition took place last year with Kumasi Asante Kotoko beating Hearts of Oak to win the title.
“The decision to reschedule was made after careful consideration to ensure optimal facilities, security and a premier experience for spectators, players and supporters nationwide.”
Ghana Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin
“The University of Ghana Sports Stadium offers premier amenities and a capacious environment to host this high-profile contest in the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship, and peaceful civic engagement” portion of the statement read.
Kotoko celebrate after winning 2024 Democracy Cup in a preseason game against Accra Hearts of Oak Photo Courtesy: Kumasi Asante Kotoko
Scroll down to read the full statement from Ghana’s House of Parliament on rescheduling the 2025 Democracy Cup.
