Ghana prides itself as a soccer nation, therefore it’s pure its presidents are massive followers of the game.
In reality, Ghana’s founder and first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah fashioned his personal workforce generally known as the Actual Republicans throughout his reign.
The Actual Republicans famously drew 3-3 in opposition to Spanish Giants Actual Madrid on the Accra Sports activities Stadium on August 19, 1962.
Nevertheless, through the years and particularly on this fourth republic little is thought in regards to the groups previous and even the present president helps.
Just lately, former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, shared his excitement after Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United within the UEFA Europa League closing on 21 Could 2025. The match passed off on the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.
Dr Bawumia, a recognized Tottenham fan took to his official Fb web page to rejoice the win. He wrote:
Yeeeees! Glory, Glory @SpursOfficial. Congratulations to us, all Spurs followers.
His submit was met with pleasure from fellow supporters all over the world, because the membership claimed its first European trophy since 1984.
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Some followers reacted and known as for former president Nana Akufo-Addo, additionally a Spurs supporter, to react.
So apart these two statesmen, which groups do different Ghanaian presidents assist?
Pulse Ghana presents Ghanaian presidents and the groups they assist.
Jerry John Rawlings – Hearts of Oak
Though he by no means publicly confirmed it, former President Rawlings is believed to have been an enormous fan of Accra Hearts of Oak. Tales about him and the membership typically made headlines, together with one the place a participant allegedly refused to shake his hand, pondering he introduced unhealthy luck to the opposing workforce. He additionally had a robust curiosity in boxing and supported legend Azumah Nelson.
John Agyekum Kufuor – Asante Kotoko
President Kufuor was greater than only a fan. He as soon as served as chairman of Kumasi Asante Kotoko earlier than turning into president. He’s one of many few presidents to have labored straight in Ghanaian soccer, and he’s at all times proudly supported the Porcupine Warriors.
John Evans Atta Mills – Hearts of Oak
The late President Professor Atta Mills cherished sports activities. He performed hockey and later turned a sports activities administrator. He additionally served as Board Chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak. Even whereas he was president, he reportedly helped the membership financially. His loyalty to the Phobians was well-known.
John Dramani Mahama – Actual Tamale United (RTU)
Although not as publicly concerned in soccer as others, current President Mahama is believed to assist Actual Tamale United, the highest membership from Ghana’s Northern Area.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo – Tottenham Hotspur
Former President Akufo-Addo is a recognized Tottenham Hotspur fan. Although there’s no clear native workforce linked to him, many assume he could assist Kotoko. Nevertheless, his love for Spurs goes again to his time in England.
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He was seen celebrating their 2019 Champions League semi-final win and was even rumoured to have flown to Spain for the ultimate.
