Accra, Jan. 16, GNA - President John Agyekum Kufuor on Wednesday sent his compliments to the 16 participating countries of the 26th MTN African Cup of Nations and wished them good luck in the three week soccer fiesta to be hosted by Ghana.
The host President and Chairman of the Africa Union, ahead of the official opening of the tournament on Sunday, January 20, took the opportunity to particularly welcome the players, officials, the media, football fans and numerous distinguished personalities visiting Ghana and wished them a memorable experience on their stay. Mr Andrew Awuni, Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman in a Press Release copied to the GNA Sports said the President and the people are delighted that Ghana is the destination for the continent's top football event.
He said it is thus her determination to offer the best in terms of facilities for the tournament and to ensure a high display of the legendary Ghanaian hospitality to all. President Kufuor said the Black Stars as the host of the Ghana 2008 present yet another opportunity for them to prove to the rest of the world their enviable performance capped by their impressive 2006 FIFA World Cup outing in Germany.
He said he has no doubt that the Black Stars have what it takes to lift the ultimate trophy for the fifth time to make the country proud. The President called on the sporting public to enjoy the event and ensure that the tournament becomes successful and a memorable one as "we all enjoy the nation's passion of soccer with our African brothers." Ghana's Black Stars would kick- start the tournament against Guinea on Sunday, January 20 at the Ohene Djan Sports stadium in Accra.
