Stars of Lakeside emerged champions in the maiden edition of the Kozie’s Champions League held at the Adjiringanor Astro Turf.
The dominant side defeated Mambas FC 1-0 in the final to clinch the ultimate trophy, medals, a set of jerseys, and a cash prize of GH10,000.
Mambas FC received GH 7,000 with medals and a set of jerseys.
Kozie XI came in third and will take home GH5000 after defeating Zion FC 1-0 in the third-place playoff. Zion FC were rewarded GH3000.
The Fair Play team took home GH2000, with the best goalkeeper, best player, and top scorer taking home GH1,000 each.
The Kozie Cares Champions League powered and inspired by Mrs. Akosua Asaa Manu through her vision of using football as a tool to promote peace ahead of the 2024 December General Elections.
The tournament, which revealed some of the most talented football players in the Adentan Constituency, was graced by Agyemang Badu, U20 World Cup winner and ex-Black Stars midfielder.
“I want to commend Akosua Manu for this tournament. It’s not easy to organize these events, but she has done so with 96 teams. She has done so well, and I will always avail myself for anyone who is willing to put together such events,” Badu said.
96 teams from 96 electoral areas started with the preliminary rounds before Saturday, November 16, 2024, hosted the round of 16 matches to settle on 8 nations for the quarterfinals.
The final day of the competition started with the quarterfinals through to the final.
Mrs. Akosua Asaa Manu, affectionately known as Kozie, and the NPP parliamentary candidate for the Adenta Constituency delivered a special message.
Her message focusing on empowering the youth, fostering unity, and ensuring peaceful coexistence during the upcoming polls was delivered to the crowd present.
“My social contract with you will remain intact. Just as I have been empowering the youth through my various initiatives such as health screenings, infrastructure development, IT training, and other programs, I pledge to do more for you when I am voted in as the Member of Parliament for Adentan Constituency. "Akosua Manu addressed her constituents.
Adding to the excitement, Shatta Wale, the iconic musician and CEO of the Shatta Movement Family, mounted the stage to entertain fans and energize the atmosphere after the final match to end the event on a reflective and positive note.
The Kozie Cares Champions League served as a platform to unite the community through sports while reinforcing the message of peace, collaboration, and mutual respect as the elections approach.
