First batch of Black Star fans to depart on Thursday

Accra, June 9, GNA - The first flight to carry football fans to Sou th Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, will leave Accra on Thursday night, J une 10, 2010.

A statement signed by Mr Nii Nortey Dua, Deputy Minister of Youth a nd Sports and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday said the second and

final flight would depart for Johannesburg on Friday.

It said information on the final list of fans have been sent to the

various nominating institutions and organizations and asked persons whose

names were submitted to the Planning Committee to check their departure d ays from their institutions and organizations.

According to Nii Nortey Dua, all persons nominated by various institutions to be a part of the official group of supporters must contac t their institutions and organizations to confirm their names on the final list. "Departure formalities for both flights will start at 0700 hours ea ch day at the Elwak Stadium," the statement added. The Deputy Minister also stated that there would be a durbar for al l confirmed persons on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium at 1400 hours. 9 June 10