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Liberty Professionals Academy wins maiden Kantanka Cup

Dansoman-based Liberty Professionals Academy emerged winners of the maiden Kankanta Cup played at the La McDan Park.

They came out victors of the eight-team gala after beating Jayash Academy 2-0 in the finals of competition.

They took home a giant trophy, medals and a cash prize of GH¢5,000.

Jayash Soccer Academy who had a stellar outing at the tournament was awarded GH¢3,000.00 while their midfield gem Ishmeal Nii Otu was adjudged the Best Player of the tournament.

The two-day football tournament was played to honour Apostle Prof. Emeritus Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka who celebrated his birthday on August 26, 2021.

It was also played to honour the “Star of Africa” who is regarded in the world as one of the greatest multi-dimensional scientists and technologists as well as his exploits in the religious field.

The tournament was graced by top Ghanaian football personalities including Laryea Kingston, Stephen Appiah, Kwesi Appiah, Godwin Attram, Ben Nunoo Mensah (Ghana Olympic Committee President), Cudjoe Fianoo (Ghana League Clubs Association Chairman) and top Ghanaian musician Kofi Kinaata.

The likes of Great KOSA, Charity Stars Football Club, Desidero Football Academy, Kingdoko Babies Football Club, Dreams Babies and Attram De Visser Soccer Academy participated in the tournament. –GNA

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