Maiden Democracy Cup rescheduled to July 17 - Report

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The highly anticipated inaugural Democracy Cup match between Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak has been rescheduled to July 17, 2024, following its initial slated date of July 5.

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The venue remains the Accra Sports Stadium.

Details surrounding the postponement have not been fully disclosed by the organizers, as reported by Joy Sports.

The decision to move the match comes amidst preparations for the grand event, which forms part of Ghana's Parliament's 30th-anniversary celebrations.

The winner of this historic fixture will earn the opportunity to face DC United in Washington, USA.

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This tournament not only honors the three-decade milestone of Ghana's legislative body but also aims to bolster national cohesion ahead of the upcoming general elections on December 7, 2024.

Before the main match, a special curtain-raiser is planned, pitting Members of Parliament against former Black Stars players.

This friendly encounter is expected to add to the festive atmosphere surrounding the event, emphasizing the intersection of sports and governance in Ghanaian society.