
Audio By Carbonatix
La, a football loving suburb of Accra came to a virtual standstill as Ghana's novel education/recreation soccer tour made the much anticipated event stop at the La Traditional Courtyard park.Following the week one opening in Nima on the 1st of June, Books and Boots stormed La for the week 2 activation.Parading the youngest player Prince Allotey aged nine, and youngest coach James Tetteh aged 17, Red Lions FC showed intellectual zeal during the reading sessions under canopies and then followed up with raw brilliance on the pitch.Cheered on by a massive crowd, each team had a unique style of play that won the hearts of local fans from all over the La Township, but it was ultimately the dazzling Red Lions team exhibiting a brand of azonto football that saw them overcome each opponent to lift the champions trophy via a penalty shootout over Court All Stars FC.The day started with reading sessions as each of the eight teams were grouped into classes and supervised by reading coaches led by Mariam Aminu and Sally Green. The other groups were handled by Suneetha Musah, Nii Laaye Bonne and Frederick Peprah.The event saw high level delegation of elders from the La Traditional Council led by the Chief Priest who presented a signed jersey from Chelsea's Brazilian star Ramires to the best player of the tournament, eleven year old Francis Obi.The Books and Boots tour is an Oxigen creation driving the corporate social responsibility vehicle in socially challenged communities. It is held every every two weeks with education and recreation as the joint springboards.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
NACOC makes first arrest in $296m methamphetamine trafficking case linked to Australia
6 minutes -
IAEA to resume inspections in Iran under preliminary US peace deal
11 minutes -
Ghana Medical Trust Fund partners MGL to boost healthcare access
12 minutes -
Boston is red, gold and green: The best photos from Ghana vs England
36 minutes -
National Security yet to give green light for demolition of unsafe Avenor structure – NADMO
37 minutes -
Interior Minister cautions Regional Ministers against partisan use of security agencies
46 minutes -
Three weeks after deadly collapse, unsafe Avenor building awaits demolition
52 minutes -
Dr Francis Adomako urges greater recognition for NPP elders, eyes Ashanti Regional Secretary role
54 minutes -
ADB records strong turnaround with GH¢367m profit in 2025
55 minutes -
Kumasi soccer fans upbeat about Ghana’s progress at 2026 World Cup after Black Stars, England stalemate
60 minutes -
From career-threatening injury to Ghana’s World Cup heroics : Benjamin Asare’s miracle rise
1 hour -
GSA moves to establish national organic certification scheme to boost Ghana’s export competitiveness
1 hour -
A journey through Ashanti and beyond: A travelogue of roads, stories, and unexpected adventures
1 hour -
ESPA attributes Kaneshie Market refuse crisis to shortage of landfill sites in Greater Accra
1 hour -
Traders at Kaneshie Market raise alarm over overflowing refuse and health risks
1 hour