LA TOWN LIFTS TROPHY

Story and picture by Ebenezer Zor (Ezee).

Kuffour received the trophy from Rev. Cartenor

Former Accra Hearts of Oak and Ebusua Dwarfs playmaker, Emmanuel Osei Kuffour last Saturday led the La Town XI to inflict a painful 1-0 victory over nemesis Osu Town XI to clinch the maiden edition of ‘special’ T.T Carternor La Homowo Cup with assorted items played at the La community town park, Accra.

Emmanuel Osei Kuffour, “the general” popular known among his admirers was a delight to watch as he kept the park ablaze with his skills and passes though over weighted.

Both teams created  lots of chances in the first half but failed to put the ball behind their opponent net ending the half in goalless.

However, George Obodai’s 47^th minutes free-kick pass Osu’s goalkeeper, Stephen Odai broke the deadlock and the separated both teams at the end of 90 minutes.

Ben Fadi from Osu and Michael Annang were adjudged best players with the former being the over all best player and the latter a defender.

 Aside that there was a dramatic scene  where the Ghana Prison Service women engaged the towns men folk in tag of war battle with the women wining a two straight pulls over the men when the match was on recess.

The Assemblyman and organizer of the event, Honourable Rev. Kelvin Tetteh lauded the teams and townsfolk for showing their bravura towards the competition.

Briefing the Lead Sports, he said: “The competition was organized not only to foster unity but also to unearth talents that could help in nation building especially in the area of security services”.

Mr. Tetteh branded the Homowo Cup as ‘special’ because such feat has never been underscored by the residents of La for fifteen years now.

Doubling up as reverend minister for Action Chapel International, spintex road, he assured the people of an annually event and also include nearby towns- Teshie and Nungua in subsequent activities.

“As individuals at a reputable place, it is society that has made us what are today. Therefore we must cultivate the habitual reciprocity by giving to develop the community” he added.

Present were the traditional chiefs and several other dignitaries.