Asante Kotoko will take on the US-based club in September
In a fusion of sporting excellence and cultural celebration, the inaugural New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest 2024) is set to captivate audiences this September.
The New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest 2024), promises to be a vibrant showcase of Ghanaian heritage. This will be highlighted by a thrilling friendly match between Ghana's illustrious Asante Kotoko and the US Connecticut-based Hartford Athletic FC.
The festival aims to celebrate Ghanaian heritage and culture under the theme "Sankofa; Embracing Our Heritage, Connecting Our Past."
Hartford Athletic is an American professional soccer team based in Hartford, Connecticut.
As part of the activities scheduled for Sunday, September 8th, 2024, on the grounds of Foley Stadium in Worcester, Massachusetts, the friendly match will be played.
This was disclosed by Ken Asafo-Adjei, the Chief Executive Officer of GHF.
He is confident that through the universal language of soccer, Asante Kotoko and Hartford Athletic FC will unite fans from across continents.
"The Ghana Heritage Foundation (GHF) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering and uplifting the Ghanaian community in New England. Our vision is to foster a strong sense of cultural identity, economic prosperity, education, and social cohesion among Ghanaians in the region. GHF is dedicated to community engagement, development, and policy advocacy to enhance the lives of Ghanaians in New England.
Asante Kotoko, on the other hand, is renowned and one of Ghana's most celebrated traditional league clubs.
Sharing the field with Asante Kotoko is the formidable Hartford Athletic FC, representing the vibrant soccer scene in the United States.
It will be very colorful and exciting to see Kotoko bring decades of rich footballing history and fervent fan support to this transcontinental clash as we celebrate NEGFest," he said.
NEGFest 2024 serves as a platform for cultural exchange, where spectators can immerse themselves in the rhythms, flavors, and traditions of Ghana while witnessing the beautiful game in action.
The highly anticipated New England Ghana Festival (NEGFest) 2024 is set to take place from Friday, September 6th to Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
