The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate for 2016, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday gave 11 surviving members of Ghana’s 1965 AFCON team an early Christmas gift when he presented GH¢25,000 cash to them.
Nana Addo at his Nima residence on Wednesday presented a cash of GH¢25,000 to the team - the money was meant to redeem a pledge he made to the team at their Golden Jubilee fund-raising dinner organised by Despite Group of Companies on December 3, 2015 at the Sun Lodge Hotel.
The NPP’s flagbearer described the 1965 squad as ‘legends’ who laid a solid foundation for the current successes that were being chalked up by the senior national team, the Black Stars.
“They [Players] are legends. The little I have given them is to show appreciation for lifting the 1965 AFCON trophy in Tunisia. This a way to thank them for their selfless service to mother Ghana,” he said.
He also lauded the Despite Group for their immense contribution and goodwill to senior players in the country and sports in general.
The 1965 team - Reverend Kofi Pare, John Bortey Naawu, Dodoo Ankrah, Wilberforce Mfum and Reverend Osei Kofi were in his house to express their gratitude for his immense support during their Golden Jubilee celebrations which came off on December 3 and 4, 2015.
Rev. Osei Kofi who received the money on their behalf thanked Nana Addo and Despite Group for their love to sports heroes.
He however called other individuals who pledged during the fund-raising dinner to fulfil the promise to help the old players.
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