The Prize of a Nation

The Trophy

The Democracy Cup trophy

A football crowned with the Black Star, rising from flames of gold and green upon a foundation of red — the colours of Ghana, the shape of its democracy.

Symbolism

What the Trophy Means

The Black Star

Ghana's lodestar of African freedom, crowning the ball — democracy guiding the beautiful game.

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The Rising Flames

Gold and green flames lift the ball skyward — the energy of the youth and the growth of the nation.

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The Red Foundation

The base honours the sacrifices made for Ghana's freedom — the foundation on which democracy stands.

Honours

Hall of Champions

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2024
Asante Kotoko
Maiden champions · def. Hearts of Oak 2–1, Accra Sports Stadium
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2025
Hearts of Oak
2nd Edition · def. Great Olympics 1–0, University of Ghana Stadium
2026
To be written
The Champion's Reward

Where the Trophy Leads

Winning the Democracy Cup is only the beginning. Parliament and its partners are building an international pathway for the champion.

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Sunderland, England

From the halls of Ghana's Parliament to the Stadium of Light — the Democracy Cup delegation has met with Sunderland AFC to deepen a partnership that gives Ghanaian football a global stage, bridging continents through the beautiful game.

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Washington, D.C., USA

Under the MOU between the Ghana Tourism Authority and Primeval Media, the winner is set to participate in the Capitol City Africa Cup, held yearly as part of Ghana Week in the USA.