2025 President's Cup: Greater Accra Minister, MCEs promise cash bonus to Hearts of Oak players
By: Belinda Nketia
Ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated clash between , the Greater Accra Regional Minister, , has promised a generous cash incentive to motivate the Phobians.
She visited the team during a morale-boosting session at the team’s training camp on Friday and was accompanied by the , Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and a delegation of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).
The Regional minister announced that players would receive scored on match day.
In addition, the delegation donated to the team to further support their preparations.
“We believe in you and we are counting on you to make the Greater Accra Region proud,” the Regional Minister said.
“Security-wise, we are fully prepared. The entire security apparatus will be deployed to ensure a peaceful, well-organised, and enjoyable match for all fans.”
The Mayor of Accra added a personal touch, calling the match “dear to our hearts,” and vowing not to eat before kick-off. In a symbolic show of solidarity, he pledged to wear the iconic number 10 jersey on Sunday.
The President’s Cup is an annual fixture that honours the sitting President of Ghana. It remains one of the biggest domestic matches on the Ghanaian football calendar, with national pride, bragging rights, and intense rivalry between Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
