The excitement surrounding the 4th edition of the All Star Festival continues to build as Ivory Coast and Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou has been confirmed as a special international guest for this year’s event.

Scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the festival promises to be the biggest and most star-studded yet.

The Chief Executive of The BAC Group, Dr. Ernest Koranteng, during the launch of this year’s All Star Festival confirmed there will be an international guest honouring the event this year, as it’s usually done.

"We’re keeping to our tradition of bringing international guests every year, after Frank Kessie and Avram Grant graced the event previous edition, this year’s event will be graced by Ivory Coast and Atalanta defender Odilon Kossounou." He said.

Kossounou will join a host of football stars, including Arsenal and Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey, forward Felix Afena-Gyan, midfielders Osman Ibrahim and Sulemana Ibrahim, Nations FC captain Razack Simpson, Hearts of Oak’s Kevin Osei Assibey, former Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Opoku Bayie, goalkeeper Benjamin Asare of Hearts of Oak, and Stephen Amankona of Berekum Chelsea.

This year’s All Star Festival goes beyond football with an exciting lineup of activities for fans and communities alike. These include a Community Durbar, an Open Bus Ride through the streets of Accra, and a series of curtain-raiser matches.

The curtain raisers will feature a game between the Legon School Team and the USPA School Team, as well as a much-anticipated clash between GH Media personalities and Entertainment Stars.

The main event of the day will be a grand exhibition football match between the Southern Sector Stars and the Northern Sector Stars, highlighting regional pride and football excellence.

Under the theme “The Stars Are Coming to the Community,” the All Star Festival continues its mission of bringing fans closer to their heroes while celebrating sports, culture, and unity in Ghana.