Asiedu Bekoe
Sponsor of the annual soccer fiesta involving Suhum Kotoko and Hearts, Frank Asiedu Bekoe (Protozoa), Political Director to the Chief of Staff, has expressed profound gratitude to all who contributed to the success of the game between the two sides.
The game featured retired players of Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko including Amankwaah Mireku, Bernard Dong Bortey, Lawrence Adjah Tetteh, Godwin Ablordey, Charles Taylor, Frank Osei, and goalkeeper Osei Boateng among others.
A release signed by Protozoa, stated “With heartfelt gratitude, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all individuals, groups and entire Suhum township for joining the trail towards our annual Suhum Kotoko versus Hearts game on Sunday.
“Indeed, I was totally surprised to see the huge numbers and the momentous support from chiefs, football fanatics and youth groups within our dear communities showing genuine love towards unity and love for football.”
It added, “I remain extremely grateful to the many volunteers, the Suhumhene – Osabarima Ayeh Kofi; the GHALCA Chairman Kudjoe Fianoo; Nana Ato Arthur, the MCE of the Local Government Service; Chief Ganiru Bakari – GHALCA Patron, the MCE for Suhum, Margaret Darko Darkwa; Nana Kwame Dankwa of Kotoko; Alhaji Aziz Futa of Hearts of Oak; the Suhum Boye Fita Organisers as well as all of this mammoth reunion games.
“My sincerest appreciation to the following retired professional footballers Godwin Ablordey, Amankwah Mireku, Charles Taylor, Dong Bortey, Awudu Adama, Adjah Tetteh, Frank Osei, Dan Quaye, and Osei Boateng for featuring as guests players during the 10th anniversary games.
“I am very much optimistic that developing Suhum through sports is assured as we continue to work in unity.”