SOL CAMPBELL SAYS HE IS PLEASED TO PROMOTE PEACE IN GHANA

Ex- Arsenal and England legendary defender Sol Campbell says he is pleased to help promote peace in Ghana ahead of 2016 elections which will be apprehended in November 7.

The forty-one old- year, Sol Campbell was invited by ex-Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah and Ghana-born former Dutch international George Boateng to promote peace ahead of 2016 elections later this year.

The former Arsenal and England defender is expected to use his legendary figure to preach peach to the West African country, Ghana as the nation approach the poll.

Ghana has enjoyed relative peace throughout her elections since 1992 but the former Black Stars captain sees it necessary to alert both politicians and voters on the important of peace in the country and African as well.

Campbell who played for the English National team from 1996 to 2007 representing his country in three FIFA World Cups feels honoured to be tasked to play a role in promoting peace in Ghana.

 During the launching of the peace match on Monday at the Banquet hall, he said "I feel honoured to be invited by Stephen Appiah and George Boateng to promote peace in Ghana."

He also added that, "it has always been an honour to be recognized for such historic events."

There will be a football match between Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko and a selected World XI in Kumasi and Accra respectively.

The World XI will include players like Edgar Davis, Emile Heskey, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, Steve Mcmanaman and Patrick Kluivert etc.

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