An Ivorian professional football club based in Abidjan, ASEC Mimosas, aircraft was forced to return to base shortly after landing at Kumasi Airport due to the unavailability of a stairway driver.
In a video circulating online, the Ivorian team made a U-turn on the tarmac before taking off from the airport.
According to photojournalist Kofi Sika, who witnessed the incident, the driver responsible for the stairways had reportedly traveled to Accra.
Consequently, Asec was compelled to return, but it remains unclear whether they headed back to Ivory Coast or proceeded to Accra.
Asec Mimosas’ visit was intended to participate in the 2024 President’s Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Asante Kotoko, having lost the last two editions to Hearts of Oak, aims to secure victory this time as they host the game on their home ground.
The Reds’ last triumph in the President’s Cup dates back to 2019.
The President’s Cup is an annual single-match cup organized by GHALCA to honor the sitting president of Ghana.
Kotoko stands as the most successful club in the history of the Cup, winning it 8 times, while Hearts of Oak has claimed victory 6 times.
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Hrrr I’m sad eii which country is this ?
— Kofi Sika GuyGuy 🇬ðŸ‡ðŸ“¸ (@guyguyArmy) March 3, 2024
Asec arrived at the Kumasi airport at 10 pm, but after waiting for an hour to disembark with no available stand, they had to return back.🤧🥲 pic.twitter.com/F93JE5yj64
This is nothing but sabotage. They just wanted to embarrass Akuffo Addo. This is the work of NDC.