The 2026 edition of the Duamenefa Regional Tournament continued last Saturday at Afife RC Park, treating football fans to a thrilling matchday filled with goals, outstanding individual performances, and exemplary sportsmanship.
A total of 16 goals were scored across three exciting fixtures, highlighting the tournament's competitive spirit and its ongoing commitment to discovering and developing football talent while fostering unity through sport.
Tsiyinu United Bombers FC got the day's action underway with a convincing 4–0 victory over Young Tigers FC. The emphatic win gives the Bombers a strong start to their campaign and sends a clear message to the rest of the competition.
The second fixture produced the highest-scoring match of the day, as Iron Breakers FC delivered a sensational attacking display to thrash Atiavi Fire FC 8–1. Iron Breakers dominated proceedings from start to finish, showcasing excellent teamwork, relentless pressing, and clinical finishing. Their attacking efficiency overwhelmed their opponents, making it one of the standout performances of the tournament so far.
The final match saw Amezvotech FC round off an exciting day of football with a deserved 3–0 victory over Dragon Empire FC, completing another entertaining round of fixtures.
Meanwhile, the Management of the Duamenefa Regional Tournament has reiterated that only duly registered and accredited players will be eligible to participate in the 2026 competition.
In an official statement signed by Patrick Doamekpor, Director of Sports, Management confirmed that Adzortsi Young Boys FC will not be permitted to field any player who has not been officially registered and approved in accordance with the tournament regulations.
The directive follows extensive consultations involving the Tournament Organising Committee, the Disciplinary Committee, Match Officials, Technical Advisors, and Tournament Management. The decision is fully supported by the DRT Tournament Regulations and Law 3 of the IFAB Laws of the Game, which governs player eligibility.
Management further emphasised that every participating team must present a minimum of seven duly registered and eligible players before an official match can commence. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the fixture not being played, with the defaulting club deemed unable to fulfil the fixture. Such violations may also attract disciplinary sanctions, including the awarding of three points and three goals to the opposing team in accordance with the tournament regulations.
