Jomoro district stunned host city Elembele to lift the maiden edition of the Beach Soccer independence Cup held in the Western Region on Monday.

The six district tourney saw the host city Elembele succumbed to a 2-1 defeat in the final showdown to a doggy Jomoro district in the glaring eyes of the hugely patronized tournament.

The GBSA extended its horizon across the nation by organizing its first ever Beach soccer competition in the western region which was hugely patronized in the Elembele district.

Eventual winners, Jomoro were joined by Ahanta West, Shama, Nzema East and Sekondi Takoradi at Elembele to welcome the first ever beach soccer in the region as they prepare to have a league of their own.

The high tempo and passionate grand finale saw Jomoro took a commanding 2-0 lead before eventually lifting the independence day cup after late scare from the host city, Elembele.

President of the GBSA, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, commended the fans for their huge patronage and has promised to bring beach soccer closer to every coastal town across the nation.

“It was the biggest of crowd witnessed in a day of sheer soccer artistry in the town. It is matter of priorities, long term planning and not about money.

“We want to push beach soccer across all coastal communities in the country.” Ankrah told sports crusader.

The GBSA has been making inroads across the country in the last four years despite their meager budget and scanty resources.