Audio By Carbonatix
Accra Giants thumped Ashanti Warriors 4-1 to emerge champions of the 2018 edition of the Binatone Challenge Cup.
The four-team tournament held at the Accra Sports Stadium was a key test for the International Federation of Skate Soccer (IFSS) ahead of their maiden Africa Cup of Nations in March.
The Giants who made it to the final after thrashing Western Tigers 5-1 proved too strong for the Warriors who only went home with a consolation goal.
The Giants, led by the skipper of the national team, Gariba, entertained the packed crowd with some breath-taking performances to take home the giant trophy and cash prize.
The tournament which was organized by IFSS in partnership with Binatone seeks to afford coaches of the national skate team an opportunity to assess players for possible call-ups ahead of the 2018 Africa Skate Soccer Championship in March.
Western Tigers pipped Zongo Lions 1-0 to occupy the third position.
Speaking to pressmen after the competition, the CEO of IFSS, Albert Frimpong expressed optimism that the competition will help the coaches the identify the best players for Ghana ahead of the Africa Skate Soccer championship in March.
He lauded headline sponsors, Binatone, and the media for their support to the federation.
Albert Frimpong also expressed appreciation Diamond Cement, Hyundai, Vitabiotics, Jumia, B5 Plus, Afriglobal Group and Zenith Bank for making the event a success.
Latest Stories
-
Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
17 minutes -
Viktor Orbán’s Hungarian experiment runs out of steam
26 minutes -
US to blockade Iran after talks fail to yield a deal
36 minutes -
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’
56 minutes -
UK will not join Trump’s blockade of Iran’s ports in the Strait of Hormuz
1 hour -
Pope prioritises world’s fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
1 hour -
UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
4 hours -
McIlroy proves he really is free by defending Masters title
5 hours -
Orbán era swept away by PĂ©ter Magyar’s Hungary election landslide
5 hours -
Trump’s blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
5 hours -
At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
5 hours -
Four arrested over murder of Scottish businessman in Kenya
5 hours -
New Mainoo deal closer, says Man Utd boss Carrick
5 hours -
Sinner beats Alcaraz to return to world top spot
6 hours -
An inappropriate joke nearly ended his career. Now he’s back with more humour
6 hours