Football for Peace: Euphoria at Finals of Ta Shey Frank Maiden Edition

There was fanfare at the Millennium Field in Nkambe where the finals of the Maiden Edition of Ta Shey Frank under 17/ 15 took place. The euphoria that saluted the two in one football finals was described by football lovers as a milestone. This tournament which started early last year with two packs of sweets (bonbon) as prizes, witness a geometric leap when Ta Shey Franklin Ndzi Nformi decided to add more impetus to it. He then doled out the total sum of FCFA 80.000 for the two categories. 30.000 for under 15 boys and 50.000 for the under 17 categories. This was the motivational aspect and to ensure the smooth running of the tournament, he equally gave two balls, whistles, other logistics.

15 teams registered for the tournament in the two categories ( 8 teams for the under 15 and 8 teams for the under 17.) However, only 2 teams got to the finals of the competition in each category. In the under 17, MBOSCUDA FC entered into a debit with Real, the match ended in favour of Real with Bang Zidane heating the net twice to emerge best scorer with 4 goals while Ibrahim Yaya of MBOSCUDA emerged best player with his fantastic style. Earlier during the day in the under 15 category, the finals between Future Africans of Mansoh  and The Superstrikers of Millennium ended in a goalless draw. The winner was to be decided through penalty kicks. Future Africans carried the day putting four kicks into the net while the Superstrikers lost two on the goalpost. Bawe Joel emerged best scorer with 5 goals while Kong Blaise was best player. 

Ta Shey Franklin Ndzi Nformi: The Man of the Golden Heart 

Addressing the hundreds of youths at yesterday's football for peace finals, Ta Shey Frank as he is fondly called applauded the youths for their adherence to peace, mutual coexistence and how it was demonstrated during the tournaments. He continued by emphasising that nothing is so great than building a culture of peace. He encouraged all the youths to go back to school come Monday January 4, and promised that Football for Peace is an initiative that will continue every year. Ta Shey Franklin Ndzi Nformi actually demonstrated that he is a man with the golden heart. In addition to the logistics, he equally donated two sets of jersys to the finalists. And he raised the raised the amount for each winning teams and even participation. Though everything was voluntary, Ta Shey Frank had to motivate the referees for a job well done.  

One of the speakers, Desaild who oversees youth football in the Division also spoke elaborately on youth football and the ongoing under 17 championship and youth license. Ta Shey Frank promised to enroll some selected youths so as to enable them build a better future. He called on the youths to respect their parents, teachers etc as well as their peers. Peace, he said is a vital tool in community building and as youths they are the ones on whom humanity is built.  Bawe Vincent and Ngebi were also encouraged and applauded for their efforts in harnessing young talents. They have also stood the taste of time for promoting young talents. They are the unsung heroes of youth football

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