{
  "id": 8735943,
  "title": "MTN Ghana launches 16-team football gala for SavannaFest 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/mtn-ghana-launches-16-team-football-gala-for-savannafest-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T17:07:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mtn-ghana-launches-16-team-football-gala-for-savannafest-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MTN Ghana has unveiled a 16-team football tournament as part of its SavannaFest 2026 festival to honor communities in northern Ghana. The event, held in Tamale, is a significant expansion from last year's four-team edition. Richard Asamani, Area Sales Manager for Northern Ghana, revealed that the tournament, coinciding with the telecom giant's 30th anniversary, aims to promote unity, community development, and talent discovery through the universal language of football. The festival includes various activities like a music concert, health initiatives, and a clean-up drive. Asamani praised the high level of play in the opening matches, expressing hope that nurturing such talent can elevate Ghana's standing in global football. Additionally, the 30th-anniversary celebration features rewards for tournament winners, with three cars presented in Tamale and more prizes yet to be awarded in Accra.",
  "summary": "MTN Ghana has launched a 16-team inter-community football gala as part of its annual SavannaFest festival to celebrate communities in the northern part of the country. The gala, launched in Tamale, is the centrepiece of SavannaFest 2026 and marks a major expansion from last year’s edition, which featured only four teams. Area Sales Manager for […]",
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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."
}