President Mahama Receives Democracy Cup Trophy Ahead of Hearts–Olympics Showdown

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Sep 2, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday received the Democracy Cup trophy from the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The presentation forms part of activities marking the second edition of the Democracy Cup, a football competition instituted by Parliament to celebrate Ghana’s democratic journey and promote national unity.

This year’s match will see traditional rivals Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics face off on 5 September at the University of Ghana Stadium. The fixture is expected to draw large crowds, with supporters eager to witness the two historic clubs battle for supremacy.

In his brief remarks, President Mahama commended Parliament for using sport as a tool to deepen democracy and foster social cohesion, while Speaker Bagbin expressed confidence that the competition would become a permanent feature on the national sporting calendar.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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