The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has donated a magnificent trophy and six footballs to the sporting community in Tema at the re-launch of the Shamo Quaye Memorial Tournament which was to kick off on December 24, 2009. Also presented was GH¢10,000 to support the players.
The trophy, valued at GH¢8000, was to be presented to the champion of the tournament, which faded out because of lack of support.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Robert Kempes Ofosuware, commended some companies, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Tema Development Corporation (TDC) and Myroc, for their support which contributed to the revival of the games.
He was of the view that the tournament would help unearth football talents and also rekindle the communal spirit and interaction among the various communities.
An organiser of the tournament, Mr David Boafo, who received the package, thanked the Assembly for the gesture.
He said the tournament would involve all the communities in Tema to rekindle the spirit of soccer in the youth.
Mr Boafo was optimistic that the games would also encourage the youth to make sports one of their priorities, while remembering some of the talented footballers the metropolis had produced.
He gave the assurance that everything would be done to enhance soccer to make it attractive to the youth especially with a Chief Executive who has a passion for the game.
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