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A great tarpaulin covered the pitch as fans entered the stadium around 2pm. Organizers had warned that the gates would be closed at 2:30 so that the opening ceremonies could begin on time at 3pm.
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Loud music blared from banks of speakers. Suddenly a helicopter approached, dangling a tremendous flag of Ghana by a wire underneath. The crowd erupted with wild jubilation.
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Drummers marched onto the pitch to begin the cermony ...
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... joined by acrobats and dancers ...
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... then troops of singers clad in traditional costumes from the four corners of Ghana ...
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... in spectacular formations each greeted with tremendous applause and fireworks.
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Then the tarpaulin was removed, the President welcomed the players, and the games began.
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The stadium was truly spectacular. Comfortable chairs in a brisk harmattan breeze. Jumbotron at one end for announcements and scores. Covered seating for VIPs.
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Ghana wins its opening match against Guinea, 2 to 1!!
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