In August 1951, the Gold Coast National football team came to Ireland, playing matches in Belfast and Dublin.  The match in Dublin took place in Dalymount Park on Wednesday, 22nd against an FAI Amateur XI.

This presentation / talk will recall events of that match from news reports. Reference will also be made to some of the engagements the Gold Coast team fulfilled during the visit.

Finally, brief information about the history of Association Football in 1950s Gold Coast and subsequent independent Ghana will be provided.

No booking required.