Ghana's Minister of Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called for increased investment in Ghanaian football following the partnership between Accra Lions and German football legend Lothar Matthäus.
At the unveiling ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Lothar Matthäus, along with Ghanaian football star Frank Acheampong and renowned football agent Oliver Konig, was introduced as a co-owner of Accra Lions. The acquisition reportedly values the Ghanaian club at around €2 million.
During the ceremony, Minister Mustapha Ussif commended the partnership between Accra Lions and Lothar Matthäus and expressed his desire for more investors to enter the Ghanaian football scene.
"We congratulate you for this significant investment you are making in Ghana football, and we are very grateful for it. We urge others to follow your example by investing in partnerships that help develop talent for Ghana and our clubs," the minister stated.
He also acknowledged Accra Lions' achievements despite being a relatively new club compared to traditional powerhouses like Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. Minister Mustapha Ussif recognized the impact Accra Lions has made in Ghanaian football and expressed gratitude for their efforts.
Lothar Matthäus, a former German international, is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. He represented Germany 150 times and achieved success at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where West Germany emerged as champions. Matthäus received accolades such as the Ballon D'or and FIFA World Player of the Year Award in 1990. Throughout his career, he played for top clubs like Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, showcasing his exceptional passing, positional awareness, tackling, and powerful shooting abilities.
