Posted by The office of His Royal Majesty Nii Dr. Ayi Bonte II, has announced that bitterest rivals Accra Hearts of Oak and Great Olympics will face off in the 2023 Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup on Sunday, August 20 at the Accra Sports Stadium, a statement revealed.
The statement read: “The office of His Royal Majesty Nii Dr. Ayi Bonte II, announces to the sporting and the general public that this year’s Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup will take place at the Accra Sports stadium on 20th August, 2023.”
“The charity match will pitch Accra Hearts of Oak against rivals Accra Great Olympics in another instalment of the Manse Derby and is duly sanctioned by the Ghana Football Association.”
“Following a widespread consultation with stakeholders, there will be a curtain raiser before the main encounter and the teams involved shall be made known ahead of said date.”
“The Organizing Committee is taking all appropriate steps to ensure that fans will enjoy every moment of this year’s Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup match.
“And on this note, appeal to Corporate Ghana, groups and individuals who wish to donate or support in kind or cash to please do so by contacting organizers on SAMMY on 0208115825, Nat on 0544419419, Eric on 0246845516,” the statement ended.
Hearts of Oak will be hoping to use the game to avenge their recent struggles against their rivals. The Phobians have lost 4 and drawn 2 of their last 6 meeting against their rivals. For Olympics, it’s an opportunity to inflict more pains on the Phobians.
The Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup which forms part of Homowo celebrations and is played to honor the siting Ga Mantse will be making a return after a 4-year hiatus due to Covid-19 and other issues.
The last edition which was played in 2019 was cliched by Hearts of Oak, defeating Olympics 3-1 on penalty shootouts after a 1-1 draw game.