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Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup: Madina to host annual Zongo football gala on March 22
March 14, 2026
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Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup: Madina to host annual Zongo football gala on March 22

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  • Madina will host the 11th Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Madina Astro Turf.
  • This marks Madina as the fourth Zongo community to host the prestigious annual tournament since its inception in 2015.
  • The tournament will feature 15 other Zongo communities, with fixtures including hosts Madina against Shukura and defending champions Adabraka against Ashale Botwe.
  • Dr. Abubakar Marzuq, representing the National Chief Imam, conveyed a message urging participants and fans to uphold values of peace, unity, and discipline through football.
  • The Cup, named in honour of Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, aims to bring Zongo youth together and has been won by six different communities in its history.

Why This Matters

This tournament is highly significant for Ghana as it fosters social cohesion and youth development within Zongo communities, which are crucial for national unity. By promoting peace, discipline, and unity through football, it helps integrate these communities and provides a positive platform for engagement, contributing to overall stability.

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