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From Nkrumah to Mahama: Ghanaian Presidents and the football teams they support

By GhanaSummary NewsroomWednesday, 19 August 2026 at 02:40 pm1 min read

John Dramani Mahama – Real Tamale United (RTU) Though not as publicly involved in football as others, current President Mahama is believed to support Real Tamale United, the top club from Ghana’s Northern Region.

J Rawlings Although he never publicly confirmed it, former President Rawlings is believed to have been a big fan of Accra Hearts of Oak.

Former President Akufo-Addo is a known Tottenham Hotspur fan.

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