The opening ceremony for the 2023 African Games is at 3 pm today, Friday, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon, Accra.

And ahead of the event, the Local Organizing Committee and representatives of the African Union paid a courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo on Thursday at Ghana’s seat of government, the Jubilee House.

They presented the games’ torch to him and asked for his maximum support during the games.

President Akufo-Addo said he expects the LOC to deliver a memorable tournament to be remembered for generations.

“We’ve gone through a lot of energy at the expense of these games and we’ve had strong support from you and encouragement.

“The whole thing has now come to its climax. We are hoping that the games will be successful, well patronised, well organised and all of us will take the benefit from that. You (AU) as well as us here in Ghana.

“I’m praying that everything goes well on Friday and onwards, and then we will have spectacular games that people will remember for generations.”

Shatta Wale, Pat Thomas, Ebo Taylor, Kamo Mphela and King Promise are scheduled to perform at the African Games opening ceremony.