By Yussif Ibrahim
Trede (Ash), Jan 16, GNA – The Atwima Kwanwoma Under-17 District Football Team has emerged victorious in a highly competitive inter-district soccer competition held at Bekwai under the auspices of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene.
The tournament brought together six districts across the Ashanti Region, with Atwima Kwanwoma District demonstrating outstanding skill, teamwork, and determination to claim the ultimate prize.
The victorious team was led by the District Sports Coordinator, Mr. Moses Pewudie, and coached by Mr. Daniel Badu Dankwa.
As part of the recognition for their remarkable achievement, the team was presented with a set of jerseys, a football, and football hose after emerging as winners of the competition.
Following their triumph, the team paid a courtesy call on the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Kwanwoma, Mrs. Grace Agyemang Asamoah, at her office.
The DCE congratulated the players and technical team for making the district proud and urged them to aim higher as they prepare for the upcoming national competition.
She encouraged the players to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their training, assuring them of the Assembly’s continuous support, as has always been the practice.
Mrs. Asamoah, who supported the team with GHC 2,000.00 as a motivation for the task ahead, said sports development remained a key tool for youth empowerment and talent development in the district.
Mr. Muhammed Shaibu, the District Coordinating Director, admonished the players to take their academic work seriously alongside their football careers.
He urged them to remain resilient, hardworking, and determined to become the next generation of Ghana’s football stars.
On behalf of the team, Mr. Moses Pewudie, together with Coach Daniel Badu Dankwa, expressed profound gratitude to the District Assembly for its relentless support throughout every stage of the competition.
They appealed for continued assistance as the team prepares for greater challenges ahead at the national level.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Kenneth Odeng Adade