By Tilda Acorlor
Team Kpando Constituency has emerged champions of the maiden Volta Regional Minister’s Cup, defeating Team Tongu Constituency 10-9 in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Youth Resource Center (YRC) in Adaklu.
The match ended 0-0 after regular time, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities.
The penalty shootout lasted 19 kicks to decide the ultimate winner.
Team Kpando Constituency’s journey to the title included a 1-0 win over Team Kpetoe-Ziope/Adaklu in the group stage and a 2-0 victory over Team South Dayi in the semi-finals.
The final match, played under floodlights at the YRC, exhibited exceptional footballing skills from both teams.
Kpeti Zaphnat of Team Kpando Constituency was named the best goalkeeper, while Kunjam Samuel claimed the top goal scorer award with two goals.
Nortu Paul of Team Tongu Constituency received the Best Player award as a consolation prize.
Team Kpando Constituency received a cash prize of GHS 3,000 and the coveted trophy, while Team Tongu Constituency received GHS 2,000 as runners-up.
All eight participating teams from eighteen districts of the Volta Region received GHS 500. 00, new jerseys, footballs, rice, and other essentials.
The Regional Minister’s Cup tournament attracted several stakeholders from the sports industry and notable dignitaries including Regional Director of the National Sports Authority, Joyce Datsa, newly elected member of the Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamegah-Atokple, Former Member of Parliament for South Tongu, Hon. Kobina Mensah Woyome
Among others.
The day’s tournament aims to promote unity, sportsmanship, and talent development of young people in the region.
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