Electroland Ghana Limited, distributors of NASCO products have presented a cheque of $10,000 to the senior national team, the Black Stars ahead of their 2021 AFCON opener against Morocco on Monday.

The presentation, which is the fourth tranche of Electroland’s $60,000 pledge following an appeal to corporate Ghana by President Akufo-Addo to support the Black Stars, was handed over to the Hon Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif

The Sales Manager of Electroland Ghana, Mr Vincent Azan-Gbiok explained that the donation was part of the company’s support to the Black Stars in their bid to end the country's 40 years wait to the Afcon. 

It’s a pleasure for us to make our fourth payment just to support the Black Stars. We felt that this is a crucial moment, just before the AFCON.

This is just to throw our support to the Black Stars," he stated.

The Sports Minister thanked Electroland Ghana Limited for their kind gesture to the national team ahead of the campaign.

"We are very hopeful that our national ram is going to do well and lift the flag of Ghana high.

"We thank Electroland for their continuous support. This is the fourth time that they are giving $10,000 to the National team so that makes it $40,000 so far.

The Black Stars will face Morocco on Monday, before facing Gabon and Comoros in Group C of the continent’s flagship competition.