By Emelia B. Addae / GNA
Akim Oda (E/R), Nov. 14, GNA – Srodai/Annou have been crowned champions of the maiden Birim Central Annual Unity Cup after defeating Residential/Nkwantanum 2-0 in the final played at the Zongo Astro Turf in Akim Oda.
The champions received GH¢10,000, while the runners-up took home GH¢5,000.
The tournament, organised to promote peace, social cohesion and identify football talents, brought together teams from various electoral areas in the Birim Central Municipality.
Mr Emmanuel Frimpong, popularly known as One Don, of Srodai/Annou was adjudged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his outstanding performance throughout the competition.
Mr Otoo Isaac of Oda Nkwanta won the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top scorer, while Mr David Acquah of Ahenbronum/Aseneyɛ was named the Most Promising Young Player.
Mr Musa Shafiu from the Zongo community received the Goal of the Tournament award for his long-range strike during the group stage, while Mr Abdul-Fatawu Mohammed of Residential/Nkwantanum was adjudged the Coach of the Tournament.
Mr Obeng Kenneth of Srodai/Annou won the Best Supporter award, while Maa Awurabena, also of Srodai/Annou, received the Municipal Chief Executive’s (MCE) Special Award.
Mr Solomon Brako Kusi, the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to using sports to promote youth empowerment and community development.
He said the emergence of outstanding players demonstrated that investments in sports infrastructure and youth programmes in the municipality were yielding positive results.
He commended the participating teams, traditional authorities and sponsors for their contributions to the successful organisation of the tournament.
The final was attended by traditional leaders and other dignitaries, including Obrempong Saforo-Gyamfi Kyere II, Krontihene of the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Council, Alhaji Sulemana Adamu, Akim Oda Zongo Chief, and Mr Alpha Nyarko Kissi, Chief Executive Officer of Alphagold.
GNA
Edited by D. I. Laary/Kenneth Odeng Adade
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