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Democracy Cup 2026: Winner to play in the United States in May 2027

The winner of the 2026 Democracy Cup between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak could travel to the United States to play an exhibition match in 2027 under a proposed partnership between Ghana's Parliament and the BABA Festival.

Democracy Cup 2026: Winner to play in the United States in May 2027

The Democracy Cup 2026, featuring Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak, will determine which club could potentially travel to the United States to play an exhibition match in May 2027 as part of the BABA Festival. Proposed by Ambassador Christian P. Richards Jr., this partnership aims to extend the tournament's tradition of unity and democratic maturity to Los Angeles, serving as a centrepiece sporting event for the festival.

The organisers seek Parliament's strategic partnership to integrate the Democracy Cup and its civic initiatives into the festival's programming and communications, aiming to connect the African-American community with Ghanaian football culture.

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