W e are pleased to announce that Winneba United FC is organizing the maiden edition of Richard Ekem Cup, in hour of Mr. Richard Ekem, the Managing Director of Ekem Art Pottery Ltd.
This annual event, which will feature different forgotten heroes each year, will take place on Winneba United Park, located at Sankor, Winneba.
This football gala event honors the many contributions Mr. Richard Ekem has made to the civic, business, and religious life of the Winneba community.
Division two teams in and around Central, Greater Accra, and Eastern Regions are invited to register and participate in the tournament.
All matches will be played at the Winneba United Park located at Sankor, Winneba. The first match will be played on Saturday August 8. And the host team, Winneba United FC, will be participating in this competition.
Matches will be held weekly each Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm at the Winneba United Park.
There will be no gate fee charged to spectators.
The Richard Ekem Cup will culminate in the grand finale match on September 13. The finale will include a public recognition of Mr. Richard Ekem.
The winner of the Richard Ekem tournament will receive two thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC2,000), whiles second and third placed teams will receive GHC600 and GHC400 respectively.
In addition to all of these, two thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC2,000) shall be donated to any charity or church of Mr. Richard Ekem’s choice.
This Richard Ekem cup is sponsored by Run-Off Ltd, operators of Run-Off restaurant, Run-Off electronics, and Run-Off Band. Other sponsors are welcome.
Interested second division teams who would like to take part may visit www.winnebaunited.org or call 0501400503 for more information or Winneba United Facebook or email Winneba United [email protected].
We recognize that there are several kind-hearted individuals in Ghana who are forgotten. We remember them only when they are actively giving help. As soon as they are unable to help anymore, we forget about them, and sometimes speak ill of them because they can no longer give.
Mr. Richard Ekem is one of those who have helped Winneba and its people for over 40 years. He is not as rich as he used to be, and he is unable to give as generously as he used to give. So many people do not remember his contribution to Winneba.
Watch out. In the next couple of months, we are going to tell Mr. Richard Ekem’s story.
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