Sports News of Tuesday, 8 August 2017

Source: dailyguideafrica.com

MTN Sallah Gala produces thrills

Skipper of the winning team(M) receiving the silverware from Laurinda(R) and Mustapha Skipper of the winning team(M) receiving the silverware from Laurinda(R) and Mustapha

The curtain on the annual MTN Sallah soccer gala has been lowered in commemoration of this year’s Eid-ul-fitr at the Kotobabi Wembley Park.

It was aimed at bringing communities in the Central Ayawaso and its environs together to promote unity.

This year’s competition drew teams from Accra New Town, Kokomlemle, Alajo, Kotobabi, Maamobi, Nima and Pig Farm.

The soccer gala was played among 8 teams- Pig Farm boys, Wawa Road, Mafias, Super Eagles, Raaco Down, BTO & BAYE CITY, All Stars and Italian FC, representing Pig Farm, Kokomlemle, Accra Newtown, Alajo, Nima, Mamobi, Abavana and Kotobaabi respectively.

Super Eagles beat Pig Farm Stars 4-2 for the ultimate in the finals.

Both teams took home special MTN special souvenirs.

The Award presentations were done by Laurinda Bulley, a representative from MTN and Mustapha Abdul Salaam, CEO of E-Style Production and organizer of MTN New Town Sallahfest.