Dr Ernest Koranteng, CEO of BAC group paid a courtesy call on National Sports Authority (NSA) Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, formally inviting him to this year’s edition of the All Star Festival scheduled for July at the Legon Sports Stadium.
During the visit, Dr Koranteng presented the NSA boss with an official ASF26 invitation package, describing it as a comprehensive guide to the matchday experience. The package includes VIP seating, a VIP gift bag, branding opportunities for partner companies, and a navigation guide to help guests move seamlessly around the venue.
This is a very classy invitation, and it has everything I need VIP seating, a VIP gift bag, a world-class match experience, and branding opportunities for interested companies. It even comes with a map showing exactly how to navigate the whole experience.” Yaw Ampofo Ankrah
Alongside the invitation, Dr Koranteng presented a branded ASF26 tote bag, which he said was designed for everyday use beyond the festival itself. In receiving it, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah noted that he intends to carry the bag to major international assignments, including the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a practical keepsake from the brand.
The NSA boss playfully said that he would personally be representing at this year’s event and admitted he would need to begin training, having not played competitively in some time.
The highlight of the courtesy call was the unveiling of one of two matchday jerseys to be worn by players at this year’s festival. Dr Koranteng revealed that, unlike previous editions where kits were manufactured abroad in Porto, this year’s jerseys have been produced locally by Ghanaian apparel company Maniak.
Receiving the gifts, Mr Ampofo Ankrah spoke warmly of his long-standing relationship with Dr Koranteng, describing him as a “brother” He said he felt a strong sense of pride watching Dr Koranteng’s achievements both on and off the pitch
I receive this with a lot of joy, pleasure and love. This is my kid brother, my little boy. We go way back, so it’s a full circle, as they say. I’m always proud to see his exploits, on and off the pitch, in sports and beyond. He has come a long way and continues to make us proud.” Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, NSA Director-General