Everton To Visit Ghana

English Premiership side, Everton, has announced they will travel to the African territory of Ghana as part of their 2009 pre-season schedule.

The trip will see the Club break new ground as it will be the first time in the 131 year history that an Everton side has travelled to Africa.

David Moyes will travel without the majority of his international players as they will be on an extended summer break due to the fact they have been representing their various countries.

The opposition is yet to be confirmed but will either be Ashanti Kotoko or Hearts of Oak. The decision about which team the Blues will face is to be made through an African public vote. The game will be played on the evening of July 12 with the kick off time to be confirmed.

The Club is currently looking into travel options for supporters and will advise at the earliest possible opportunity.

KOTOKO TO PLAY EVERTON IN JULY

Ghanaian Premier League side Asante Kotoko claim they have received an invitation from English Premier side Everton play an international friendly at the Baba Yara Stadium on 12 July.

According to the club's official newspaper, the inivitation was sent through the Ghana Football Association.

Interim-management team member Benjamin Nti has revealed that the Porcupine Warriors have since communicated their acceptance to the Toffees.

The news comes as a major boost for the Kotoko side which has rediscovered its winning form under head coach Herbert Addo.

Everton play Chelsea on Saturday in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.