By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Vodza (VR), Oct. 21, GNA–Mr Lom Ahlijah, a Lecturer at GIMPA Law School and a native of the Vodza, has been appointed as patron of Vodza Iron Breakers, a beach soccer club based in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region.
The appointment followed a presentation of the club’s beach soccer trophy to the lawyer in recognition of his continued support for the team and its development.
The presentation was also intended to acknowledge his contribution to the club’s efforts and success in beach soccer, particularly during the period leading to its triumph in the Ghana Beach Soccer Premier League.
Mr Joshua Kukuia, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vodza Iron Breakers, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, expressed appreciation to Mr Ahlijah, a legal practitioner, for his commitment and support, which he said had contributed to the team’s progress.
“Our club considered the appointment an important step towards strengthening its leadership and support network as it worked to consolidate its achievements and improve its competitiveness,” he said.
Mr Kukuia said the invitation of Lawyer Ahlijah to assume the role of patron was very strategic and expressed confidence that his involvement would help advance the club’s growth, development and long-term ambitions.
Lawyer Ahlijah in his acceptance speech, said the new chapter in his relationship with the Vodza-based club has reaffirmed his willingness to be associated with its activities and aspirations.
“In celebration of the achievement and to demonstrate my appreciation, I am presenting this drinks and a sum of money to the players and management of the club.”
The management of the team further congratulated Lawyer Ahlijah on accepting the appointment and expressed optimism that the partnership would provide further encouragement for the team as it pursued its sporting objectives.
Vodza Iron Breakers won the 2025 Ghana Beach Soccer Premier League, establishing themselves among the leading teams in the country’s beach soccer competition.
The club’s management is expected to build on that success through continued support, effective administration and collaboration with stakeholders, with the appointment of Lawyer Ahlijah as patron expected to strengthen efforts towards the team’s future development.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade