Maiden Democracy Cup to be officiated by FIFA referee Juliet Appiah

The highly anticipated maiden Democracy Cup match between Ghanaian football giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak, scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium, has its officiating team set.

FIFA Referee Juliet Appiah has been appointed to take charge of the titanic clash, marking a significant milestone in the competition. Appiah, known for her exceptional skills and impartiality, will be the first woman to officiate this high-profile match.

Assisting Appiah on the sidelines will be Doris Essuman Darko and Mary Tei, serving as Assistant 1 and Assistant 2, respectively. Joyce Obenewaa Appiah will complete the quartet as the fourth official.

Retired Referee Vivian Aggor has been appointed as the Match Commissioner.

Meanwhile Sophia Azumah has been named as the centre referee for the curtain raiser match between Parliamentarians and former Black Stars players.

She will also be assisted by Angela Tsakpoe (Assistant 1), Blessing Abena Oppong (Assistant 2) with Cynthia Yaa Mensah serving as Fourth Official.

Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak will battle each other in the maiden edition of the Democracy Cup aimed at promoting parliamentary democracy through sports at the Accra Sports Stadium on Wednesday July 17, 2024.