There is GHC20,000 cash up for grabs, a trophy, medals, airtime, appearance fee of Ghc 1,000 at stake for the winners of this year’s MTN Ashatifest Community Soccer Competition to be held in Kumasi to herald the MTN FA Cup at the Kumasi sports stadium.
The second place will get Ghc 10,000, medals, airtime, appearance fee of GHC1,000. and the third-place Ghc5,000, medals, airtime, and appearance fee of Ghc 1,000. The 4th Place will go home with Ghc 2,000, airtime, appearance fee of Ghc 1,000.
All 12 teams participating will receive an appearance fee of Ghc 1,000 each and jerseys.
MTN will also reward Beat player, Goal king. Best goalkeeper and the. Fair play team.
The 12 communities competing are Tech, Abrepo, Asokore Mamprobi, Fante New Town, Dichemso, Kotei Deduako, Bantama, Asafo, Suame, Asokwa, Tafo, and Aboabo.
The event is aimed at rewarding customers in the region for their loyalty and support of MTN over the years.
” This competition forms part of the Ashantifest 2022 activities and it is our way of rewarding and engaging with our valued customers within and around the Ashanti Region for their continuous support to the MTN brand,” the organizers said.
According to the schedule, on 22nd June 2022, two groups will play at Bantama (State Girls) astroturf from 8am to 8pm, on the same day, another set of two groups will play at the Ahinsan Astroturf from 2pm to 10pm.
On the second day, 23rd June 2022, two semi-final matches will be played from 8am to 12pm at Bantama (State Girls) astroturf, then the third-place match to be played at 3pm at Bantama (State Girls) astroturf).
The Final match of the 2022 Ashantifest Cup will be played at Baba Yara Sports Stadium as a curtain-raiser to the MTN FA cup finals on Sunday 26th June 1022 at 11am.
According to Mr. Adotey Mingle, General Manager of Northern Business District, MTN has created regional festivals over the past 12 years which have positively impacted several communities and the Ashanti fest is one of such festivals.
He said Ashanti fest is a month-long regional festival created by MTN for the people of Asanteman to appreciate Asanteman for its loyalty to the brand and MTN business.
“I am happy to see that over the years; Ashanti fest has come to successfully complement the festivals we have in the Ashanti region that showcase our rich culture and customs.
To us at MTN, the Ashanti fest is a fine opportunity to engage with our customers to further deepen our relationship with our stakeholders in the Ashanti region.
We also take the opportunity to educate people about our innovative products and services while soliciting feedback on our services. This year’s Ashanti fest will be a unique one” he expressed.
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