03/07/2025
Bechem United FC and Diaspora Africa Forum (DAF), in collaboration with Miracle Africa International Foundation (MAIF), organized the 4th edition of the Education Through Sports Tournament on 19th June at the Ajiringanor Astroturf in Accra, Ghana. This initiative’s technical sponsor was sportswear company Sportika.
The gala dinner brought together many notable figures, including the Minister for Sports and Recreation Ghana, Hon. Kofi Adams; President for Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of Nungua Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Oboade Notse King Prof. Odaifio Walensi III; Ambassador Dr. Ekieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission, DAF; Ms. Nadia Murabet, Founder and President of MAIF and pioneer of Education Through Sports; Mr. Kingsley Owusu Achau, Founder of Bechem United FC; and Mr. Carlo Crosio, Founder of Sportika.
At the dinner, eight outstanding footballers received Education Through Sports scholarships of GHC5000 each to be enrolled at the Diaspora African Forum Youth Empowerment Training Center (DAFYETC). This training seeks to empower and equip young and talented players with the requisite skills and knowledge to make them competitive on the world stage.
The athletes receiving the awards were: Inusah Abubakar, Abdulai Baba Moro, Asare Kofi Dabie Emmanuel, Rasco Abassah London, Ramsey Antwi, Hussein Yahaya, William Kofi Arthur and Naseem Issaka.
Bechem United FC, DAF and MAIF express our sincere gratitude to those who supported and participated in making this tournament and dinner a success. We look forward to future editions of the tournament and the award of further scholarships for deserving athletes.