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AGOGO TO GET AN ASTRO TURF

 

Agogo is one of the communities which has brought out very good and talented footballers like Frank Osei and Evans Adomako of Kumasi Asante Kotoko fame. 



On Sunday, Ghana Gas Company Limited in collaboration of Wembley Sports complex cut sod for the construction of an ultramodern Astro turf at APCE park ( Sakora Park).  



In attendance of the program was Omanhene of Agogo traditional area, Nana Kwame Akuako Sarpong, Nana Serwaa Kusi Oboadum,  Agogo Hemaa, Ernest Owusu Bempah and Sarfo Gyamfi of Kotoko fame.  


Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Robert Coleman of Wembley Sports complex said the project is expected to be complete within 6 months.  


He said the turf will serve the needs of the entire Asante Akyem community and help to unearth a lot of talents to help in the development of football. 



The turf, he noted would also be used to host national league games when completed. 



The facility will have in place a spectator stands, floodlights, washroom, dressing room and others

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