In a bid to assist unearth budding soccer abilities in her constituency, the Akwapim South Member of Parliament, Madam Lawrencia Dziwornu, has organised a two-day soccer expertise hunt amongst eight youth golf equipment in Aburi.
Dubbed the “Hon. Lawrencia Dziwornu Showcase Match 2025,” the match was held in collaboration with international sports activities retail big Decathlon Ghana had 8 fastidiously chosen youth groups, together with Banabas Aburi FC, Warriors FC, Braveness Sporting Membership, and Deportivo FC, drawn in Group A, whereas Group B consisted of Pokrom United, Okuapeman Sporting Membership, Shaka Basis, and Agape Soccer Membership.
After some grueling group-stage battles, Banabas Aburi FC defeated Pokrom United 1-0 within the semi-finals, whereas Shaka Basis triumphed over Agape FC 3-2 on penalties to safe a spot within the closing.
Following a pulsating goalless draw within the finals, Banabas FC managed a 6-5 victory on penalties towards Shaka Basis to carry the trophy, whereas Pokrom United beat Agape FC 4-3 on penalties to safe third place.
As their reward, Banabas Aburi FC took house a glittering trophy and medals, whereas Shaka Basis and Pokrom United obtained medals for his or her efforts.
All eight groups obtained soccer gear from Decathlon Ghana for his or her participation.
The match attracted dignitaries, together with the Minister for Sports activities and Recreation, Mr. Kofi Adams; Member of Parliament for Afram Plains, Mr. Kpeli Worlase; Member of Parliament for Higher West Akim, Mr. Emmanuel Drah; and Member of Parliament for Decrease West Akim, Mr. Frimpong Kwame Owen.
Additionally current to lend their assist and assist determine abilities for additional help had been former Black Stars gamers Maxwell Konadu, Laryea Kingston, Jerry Akaminko, Afriyie Acquah, and Dan Quaye.
Particular visitor of honor Mr. Kofi Adams praised Madam Dziwornu for organizing the expertise hunt and her deal with grassroots growth.
He stated, “I’m glad to see the Member of Parliament take up this trigger, which aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s name to concentrate to grassroots sports activities as it’s the bedrock on which a vivid future will be constructed.”
“The Sports activities Ministry will lend its assist and technical experience to such nice initiatives and make sure the youth obtain a agency basis to make one of the best out of their abilities,” he added.
In her remarks, Madam Dziwornu thanked the assorted group leaders for his or her assist in making the match a hit. She famous that her imaginative and prescient for the youth within the constituency is to make use of sports activities, notably soccer, as a car for change to assist enhance their lives.
In keeping with her, “Certainly, soccer is a sport liked by all; nonetheless, combining it with training creates a channel to develop and empower younger individuals. They have to consider that it doesn’t matter what their aspirations are, with exhausting work and dedication, they’ll change into a actuality.”
“My imaginative and prescient is to see our individuals throughout key roles in all walks of life inside sports activities and companies typically,” she added.
BY RAYMOND ACKUMEY
