{
  "id": 3936581,
  "title": "Hearts, Kotoko clash for 2026 Democracy Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/hearts-kotoko-clash-for-2026-democracy-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T10:03:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/hearts-kotoko-clash-for-2026-democracy-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The 2026 Democracy Cup, a football event organized by the Parliament of Ghana to mark 32 years of parliamentary democracy in the country, will see Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko face off at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi at 4 p.m. The match is part of celebrations marking the significant milestone in Ghana's political history. The game presents an opportunity for both teams to test their readiness for the upcoming league season, with new head coaches Eric Tinkler of Asante Kotoko and Nebojša Kapor of Hearts of Oak looking to make their marks. The winner of the match will not only take home the trophy and cash prize but also the honor of representing Ghana at the proposed BABA Festival soccer tournament in Antelope Valley, California, in May next year.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}