Ghana Black Stars and Uganda Cranes soccer teams in group pic with Ghana High Commissioner Ayikoi Otoo, centre                            Phot0 copyright Black Ottawa Scene

Saturday 14 July

The Ghana Association of Ottawa held its annual picnic at the Brewer Park last Saturday. On a hot steamy summer afternoon, some 200 friends and families of the Ghana community gathered at the park for day-long social that included Ghana-themed music, children’s games, face-painting, variety of traditional Ghanaian delicacies, rounded up by an exciting soccer game in which the local Ghana Black Stars defeated the Uganda Cranes by four goals to two. Ghana Association Executive Committee members present included: Robert Otoo, President; Dr. Dina Boadi, Vice President; Dr. Sam Laryea, Director of Finance and Eddie Ameh, Executive member. Guest of honour was the Ghana High Commissioner to Canada, His Excellency Ayikoi Otoo.

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