The highly-anticipated ‘Play Football and Say No to Drugs’ football gala will begin on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the newly renovated Asawasi Dogo Moro Astro Turf in Kumasi.
The tournament is being organised by the Zongo Football Federation President Murtala Mohammed, popularly known as Prince Akuter, in collaboration with the Mayor of Nima, Abdul Fatawu Alhassan.
The competition will bring together 16 communities in Kumasi to compete for the coveted title while promoting awareness of drug abuse among young people.
The main aim of the tournament is to educate the youth about the dangers of hard drugs and encourage them to stay away from substance abuse.
The organisers also hope to use the initiative to support young people already struggling with drug use by encouraging them to seek help and work towards recovery by going a proper rehabilitation process.
Football will serve as the main platform for delivering this message, with the competition expected to bring communities together and promote positive activities among the youth.
The opening match will see Akwatia Line take on Aboabo No. 2 on Monday, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 GMT (4:00 pm)
The ‘Play Football and Say No to Drugs’ gala is expected to combine community football with drug abuse education, as the organisers seek to use the sport to encourage young people to make positive choices.
