Abedi Pele to tour 12
countries with CAN trophy
Accra, Nov 7, Ghanadot/GNA- Ghana's soccer legend, Abedi
Pele Ayew would tour 12 African countries with the African
Cup of Nations trophy as part of the programmes lined up to
hype Ghana 2008.
The Maestro's tour, which is being sponsored by Stanbic
Bank, would take him to countries qualified for 26th edition
of the competition as well those which did not qualify.
His first point of call is Uganda where he is expected to
preach one massage- Ghana 2008 African Cup Of Nations.
The three-time African Best Footballer would intensify his
message on the competition by reaching many lovers of the
globular leather across the continent ahead of the
tournament, which promises to be the best ever.
The tour by Abedi, who captained Ghana's Black Stars from
1992 to 1998, would enable the football lovers of the 12
countries to have a personal experience with the Nations Cup
trophy.
He would also update the countries on Ghana's preparation
and preparedness for the envisaged one million visitors
during the January 20 - February 10, Championship.
The former Ghanaian international would also announce
exciting plans and special programmes for qualified
countries and visitors to the tournament.
GNA
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