Referee Nii Cofie Gideon has been appointed to officiate the 2024 Gbese Mantse Homowo Peace Charity Cup between Hearts of Oak and Heart of Lions.
The appointment has been announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
“The Ghana Football Association has named match officials for the 2024 Gbese Mantse Homowo Peace Charity Cup between Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and Kpando Heart of Lions Football Club.
“Nii Cofie Gideon has been named as the Centre Referee for the match and will be assisted by Ato Yawson (Assistant 1) and Richard Nartey (Assistant 2). Laud Nettey has been named as the Fourth Official with Alexander Azamati serving as Match Commissioner,” parts of a statement from the GFA said on Wednesday, August 7.
The 2024 Gbese Mantse Homowo Peace Charity Cup will be played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, August 11.
In its statement, the Ghana Football Association said it is assured that the two Premier League Clubs, shall abide by the relevant GFA Regulations to ensure a successful match and bring befitting honour to His Royal Highness Nii (Dr.) Ayi Bonte II, the Paramount Chief of Gbese and Adonten of the Ga State.
The ceremonial match is also being used to promote peace ahead of the 2024 General Elections in Ghana.