Appiah Calls on National Peace Council (NPC)

Ex Black Stars captain and Peace Ambassador, Stephen Appiah continued with his Peace Tour, ahead of the Vodafone Unity Match 2016, with a call on the Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Rev Emmanuel Asante.

Appiah, would lead a World XI side against Kumasi Asante Kotoko and the Ghana Black Stars on June 8 and 11, 2016 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and Accra Sports Stadium respectively, as the former Juventus talisman aims at using football to promote peace and unity ahead of the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

 

Rev. Emmanuel Asante, Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC)

The ex-Hearts of Oak midfielder begun his tour with a visit to the Osu Mantse, His Majesty Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI last week.

Appiah, informed the Council that, he was ready to serve the nation and will do everything possible to ensure peace and unity in the country.

“There is always tension in the country anytime we draw closer to elections and this led me into discussions with event power-house Primeval Media, to organise a football match to preach peace and unity.

“If there should be electoral violence in Ghana, we would have no where to run to and so we must preserve the peace and unity in the country and I believe football is the best means to promote peace and unity in the country.

Stephen Appiah, Rev. Emmanuel Asante, Akisi Ackah, Head of Brand and Marketing Communication at Vodafone Ghana and the CEO of Primeval Media (Larry Opare Otoo)

Rev. Asante, Chairman of the NPC, said his outfit was delighted at the initiative of the former Black Stars Captain and Primeval Media.

“It is a worthy exercise and you must be encouraged.

“If a son of the land is promoting a worthy course, it is right to support him and so the Council would throw its weight behind you.

“The NPC would offer infinite support to the Vodafone Unity Match 2016, in accordance with the Council’s aims and objectives.” He stated.

Rev. Asante commended Vodafone Ghana and other sponsors for supporting such a worthy cause Appiah.

Akisi Ackah, Head of Brand and Marketing Communication at Vodafone Ghana and headline sponsors of the Unity Match revealed that her outfit was happy to be part of of the event and assured the former captain of their commitment for the successful organisation of the two legged events.

Appiah Calls on National Peace Council (NPC)

Video: Vodafone Unity Match 2016 Adidas Address the Media

Primeval Media organised a Press Soiree last Friday at the forecourt of the Multi purpose court of the Accra Sports Stadium.

The event was meant to officially unveil Ghana’s best telecommunication network service provider, Vodafone Ghana who has been branded number one in voice clarity and internet provider as well as interacting with various stakeholders in the football fraternity, members of the sporting media and corporate world.

 

Watch Sports wear giants, Adidas Ghana representative, Reks Brobbey address the media during the Press Soiree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edcRusC_4SY

Video: Vodafone Unity Match 2016 Adidas Address the Media

Live Update: Vodafone Unity Match 2016 Press Soiree

Live Update: Vodafone Unity Match 2016 Press Soiree

Stephen Appiah and Primeval Media to host the Media on Friday

Primeval Media in conjunction with Stephen Appiah, former captain of the Black Stars, will on Friday, April 22, organise a Press Soiree at the Multi Purpose Court of the Accra Sports Stadium, opposite the Stadium Gym.

The Press Soiree, is aimed at the interacting with various stakeholders in the football fraternity, members of the sporting media and corporate world.

A statement from the Communications Directorate of Primeval Media, said the event would also be used to formally announce the head line sponsors; Vodafone Ghana Limited.

According to the statement, the event which, has now be christened “Vodafone Unity Match” would create a platform for the media to intaract with organisers, other stakeholders as part of efforts to build an exciting moments for the match.

It said, the headline sponsors, would also be presented with an opportunity to tell the world through the media, about their association with the event.

The statement noted that, the event will be attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Nii Lantei Vanderpuije, members of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Retired National Footballers Association of Ghana (RENFAG), Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) among others.

Appiah, will in June lead a group of renonwed footbal icons, such as Sol Campbel, William Gallas, Patrick Kluivert, Germain Defoe among others to play Kotoko on June 8 and the Black Stars on June 11, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi and Accra Sports Stadium respectively.

It is aimed at promoting unity and peace ahead of the 2016 elections.

Stephen Appiah and Primeval Media to host the Media on Friday

William Gallas Confirms Participation In Unity Match

Former Chelsea and French centre-back, William Gallas, has confirmed his participation in the Unity match 2016.

2016 Peace Ambassador, Stephen Appiah, will lead a World XI side to play Kotoko and the Black Stars in Kumasi and Accra respectively. He will be leading a crusade to promote peace in his homeland, Ghana, as the nation goes to the polls later this year.

William Gallas celebrates scoring for Arsenal in an English premier league game.

Primeval Media is organizing the two-legged Unity Match 2016, which is aimed at using the power of football to promote peace and unity.

William Gallas celebrates winning one of the two English premier league titles with Chelsea

Gallas, who stirred controversy with a forced move to Arsenal, has now joined Manchester United legends, Dwight Yorke and Louis Saha to confirm their participation in the Unity Match 2016.

The Unity Match project is a brainchild of top-notch Sports Events organizers, Primeval Media, with a dedicated website at www.unitymatchgh.com.

William Gallas Confirms Participation In Unity Match