‎Regent of Dagbon Kampakoya Naa Blesses Sankara Nationals FC Ahead Of RTU Clash

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Published: September 16, 2026

Published at: 09:20am

By Saibu Terry
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‎The Regent of the Dagbon Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari, has assured Sankara Nationals FC of the Kingdom support as the club prepares for the 2026/27 football season.

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‎His Royal Majesty gave the assurance when the leadership, technical team and playing body of Sankara Nationals FC on Tuesday 15th September 2026, paid a courtesy visit to him at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.
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‎The visit formed part of the club’s preparations for the upcoming season and was intended to formally introduce the team to the Regent while seeking his fatherly guidance, blessings and support ahead of the campaign.

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‎During the visit, the delegation entrusted the club and its activities into the care of the Regent, reaffirming the strong relationship between Sankara Nationals FC and the Dagbon Traditional Kingdom.

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‎The club has a longstanding historical connection with the Dagbon Kingdom, with the late Ya-Naa Abukari II having served as the Life Patron of Sankara Nationals FC. The club said the legacy of the late Ya-Naa remains an important part of its identity and continues to be held in high esteem.

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‎As part of the visit, Sankara Nationals FC presented a replica club jersey to His Royal Majesty. The jersey was presented to Regent on behalf of the team, by the team Manager Mr. Mohammed Abdul Rahaman.

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‎The Regent expressed his gratitude at the visit and welcomed the club’s delegation to the Gbewaa Palace. He assured the team of his support and pledged to assist the club in various way.
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‎Management of Sankara Nationals FC expressed gratitude to His Royal Majesty for the warm reception, fatherly counsel and assurance of support.

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‎The club believes the visit has further strengthened its bond with the Dagbon Traditional Kingdom and will inspire the team as it begins its preparations for the new season.
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‎Sankara Nationals FC will be hoping to translate the goodwill and support into a successful campaign as the club continues its quest for growth and development in Ghanaian football.