Gomoa Benso has won a maiden community football gala organised by the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Constituency, Rachel Florence Appoh, as part of the celebration of her birthday.
The participating communities were Gomoa Benso, Aboso, Akroful and Akropong, all in the Gomoa Central Constituency.
In the first semi-final, Akroful beat Akropong 5-4 on penalties after the match ended goalless in regulation time to advance to the final.
In the second encounter, Benso defeated Aboso 5-4 also on penalties to meet Akroful in the final.
In the third-place match, Akropong beat Aboso 5-4 on penalties, while Benso pipped Akroful 2-1 to life the trophy and the GH¢200 cash prize at stake.
Akroful received GH¢150 for placing second, followed by Akropong with GH¢100, while Aboso had GH¢50. Each of the teams was presented with a set of jersey and a football.
Ms Appoh, who is also a Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, said she thought it wise to bring all the youth in the competing towns together through football instead of organising a party to win and dine.
He stated that the completion would be an annual affair and would be rotational so that all the communities would also take part.
By Gilbert Mawuli Agbey/Graphic Sports/Ghana
