The annual charity peace cup match played in honour of Dr. Nii Ayi Bonte II, the Gbese Mantse and Adonten of the Ga State has been launched on Thursday in Accra.

This year will see defending champions, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kpando Heart of Lions playing for honours on August 17, 2025 at the Accra Sports Stadium.

At stake is a giant trophy plus prizes for Best Player, Best Defender and Best Goalkeeper.

Mr. Samuel Anim Addo, the organizer said the 2025 edition is a special one to promote tourism, peace and unity in the country.

He noted that the there would be a float to out door the cup and create awareness.

He urged football fans to come to the stadium and patronise the match to boast tourism and the rich heritage of the Ga people and Ghanaians in general.

He hinted that the organizers are in talks with musicians like Bukom Banku, Tinny, King Jerry, Klala and others to entertain the fans.

He announced the gate fee for Popular Stand as only 5ghc, while the VIP will go for 100ghc.

Nii Armah Okpa, Ayaalolo and Korle Wonko chief who represented the Gbese Mantse gave some background on the ban on drumming and noise making that preceded the Homowo Festival and the need for development in peace and unity.

Representatives of Hearts of Oak and Heart of Lions boasted about their chances.

While Mr.Kwame Opare Addo, the PRO of the Phobians promised a sweet repeat, Mr. Stephen Botchway of Heart of Lions noted that they will revenge last year's defeat with a victory within duration time.

By Sammy Heywood Okine