Sunderland AFC Chairman Meets Ghana's Speaker of Parliament to Forge Partnership

A high-powered delegation from English Premier League club Sunderland AFC, headed by Chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, has visited Ghana's Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, in Accra. This visit signifies a move to solidify a strategic partnership between the club and the nation.

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We have over the years have different connections with Ghana and it’s time to institutionalized the relationship for the mutual benefits of both sides.

The delegation's trip was a direct response to Speaker Bagbin's earlier visit to Sunderland's headquarters in the United Kingdom. This reciprocal engagement is part of an initiative to institutionalize the relationship between the club and Ghana, fostering mutual benefits that extend beyond the football pitch.

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We have had some great Ghanaian players playing for our club in the past and they indeed contributed their quota to the team. We appreciate their contributions and we see this relationship as a step towards a better future.

Louis-Dreyfus highlighted Sunderland's historical connections with Ghana, referencing past players like Asamoah Gyan, Sulley Muntari, and John Mensah who made significant contributions to the team. He expressed a desire to formalize these ties for a better future, emphasizing the club's appreciation for Ghanaian talent.

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This visit goes beyond football. There are many business opportunities for us as a country to explore. That is why we carefully selected participants for this important meeting.

Scott Mc Cubbin, Sunderland AFC's Commercial Manager, underscored the potential for Ghana to benefit significantly from this relationship, particularly in areas such as youth development and women's football. Speaker Bagbin commended the delegation for their follow-up, noting that the visit also presents opportunities to explore Ghana's economy and business landscape. He expressed hope that ministers and the business community would seize these opportunities, while also anticipating Sunderland's support for the annual Democracy Cup.

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I hope the ministers, and members of the business community will take advantage of the meeting and explore business opportunities available to them.