{"id":94204,"date":"2025-09-15T00:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T00:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94204"},"modified":"2025-09-15T00:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T00:13:04","slug":"sports-minister-backs-grassroots-development-at-yingor-cup-in-dabala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=94204","title":{"rendered":"Sports Minister backs grassroots development at Yingor Cup in Dabala"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reiterated government\u2019s commitment to grassroots sports development with his attendance at the maiden edition of the Yingor Cup 2025 held in Dabala, South Tongu District, over the weekend of September 13\u201314, 2025.<\/p>\n

The two-day football tournament brought together local teams and fans in a display of community spirit and emerging talent. The competition ended in a dramatic final where Yingor FC defeated Cule FC 8\u20137 on penalties to lift the trophy, marking the first title of the tournament.<\/p>\n

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The grand finale was also attended by dignitaries including Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, Member of Parliament for South Tongu, and Stan Dogbe, Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations).<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Adams emphasised the Ministry\u2019s focus on grassroots talent identification and community engagement as part of its broader sports development agenda.<\/p>\n

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He noted that competitions at the district level are vital to building a strong national talent pipeline and assured organisers of continued government support through equipment provision, financial assistance, and technical input.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrassroots football is the heartbeat of our national sports ecosystem. By supporting community tournaments like the Yingor Cup, we are investing in the future of Ghanaian sports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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As part of the closing ceremony, he presented the trophy to the champions, reinforcing the Ministry\u2019s commitment to recognising and supporting young athletes and local clubs across the country.<\/p>\n

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