Coach of the senior national team of Ghana, Avram Grant has applauded the initiative behind the Vodafone Unity match that took center stage in the capital Accra on Saturday.
The match intended to foster peace and unity among Ghanaians ahead of the upcoming General Elections later in the year. The football showpiece saw the Black Stars of Ghana winning 4 -2 in a thrilling match against a Stephen Appiah led World select side.
Former Nigerian International Yakubu Ayigbeni scored a memorable goal for the World XI side that was the highlight of the afternoon at the Accra Sports Stadium.
In a post match interview, Coach Grant said; “It very nice to participate in a game like this with the purpose of peace”.
“The concept of football players shaking hands and showing their solidarity on the field, shows how peace is utmost importance in the scheme of things, irrespective of the diversity in opinions.” “Ghana is a very peaceful country, and I wish everyone peace and a peaceful mind as well, its a very great country,” he concluded.
Coach Grant has led the Black Stars to qualify to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon where Ghana ill seek to win the tournament for the first time since 1982.
Grant Lauds Vodafone Unity Match Initiative
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