The 18th edition of the Ramadan Soccer Fiesta came to a close at the Mobil Astro Turf, where Soe Community lifted the trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bukere in front of a lively crowd that stayed loud till the final whistle.
The decisive moment came in the first half when Ayamga Francis fired home the match winner which was set up by a smart assist from Kaka. Bukere responded with intensity late in the first half and carried that pressure through the second, but Soe’s defense held firm to keep a clean sheet.
For Coach Makia and Soe, the win carries extra weight. After falling to Tanzui in the 2025 final, they bounced back in style to claim their second title in the competition’s history, adding 2026 to previous triumphs ten years ago in 2016
Aside the trophy for Soe community, there were medals, cash prizes, standing fans, jerseys, and footballs which were awarded to deserving people in different portfolios. On the individual side, Lawal was named Keeper of the Tournament, while Soe also produced the Player of the Tournament in the person of Ayamga Francis. The Top Scorer award went to Afari Jacob of Bukere community. The top scorer,best goal keeper ,player of the tournament,well behaved community and the two coaches in the final all received standing fans.
In the third-place match, Tanzui beat Yagzore to claim bronze, with Yagzore settling for fourth. D-Line Community was recognised as the Well-Behaved Community of the tournament.
The breakdown of the awards is as follows
1. Champions Trophy, 30 medals, 2 set of Jerseys. 1 ball, 3000ghc +1000ghc
2. Runner-up 30 Medals, 2 set of Jerseys, 1 ball , 2000ghc +1000ghc
3. 3rd Place 30 Medals , 2 set of Jerseys, 1 ball and 1000ghc
4. 4th Place 2 set of Jerseys and 1 ball
4.Best behave team (Fair play) Standing Fan
Rest of 12 teams took a set of Jersey and 1 ball each.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
1. BEST GOAL KEEPER (LAWAL), STANDING FAN
2. BEST PLAYER (Ayamga Francis ),STANDING FAN
3. GOAL KING AFARI JACOB, STANDING FAN
4. 2 FINALIST COSCHES…. STANDING FAN EACH.
The victory reinforces Soe’s reputation as a hub of football talent in the Upper East Region.
IN attendance was the Regional Chief Iman,DCE for Bolga Municipal ,The Regional Football Association chairman,The traditional leaders,Friends of Prosper,Representative of Hajia Charity of Engineers and Planners