First GISA CUP inspires

Portugal lifts the trophy

“United by football. United in the heart of Accra” was the motto of the first GISA Cup organized by the German International School Accra on the occasion of the European Football Championship, which was being held in Germany for the first time in 36 years. 19 teams from embassies, NGOs and companies answered the call and determined a deserving winner on May 5, 2024. The trophy was presented to Team Portugal by guest of honor Augustine Ahinful, who, in addition to playing for Ghana's national team, the Blacks Stars, also laced up his football boots for Borussia Dortmund and Grashoppers Zurich.

“Football connects”

Tournament director and teacher Patrick Blanke-Schelle was impressed by the atmosphere of the tournament: “It's fantastic to see how soccer brings people together.” Portugal beat Ethiopia in a thrilling seven-meter shoot-out in the final. In the match for third place, Equatorial Guinea also prevailed in a shoot-out against Ghana Fairafric. The tournament was accompanied by a family-friendly festival with activities for children, goal wall shooting, live music and various culinary offerings.