Covenant Stars were crowned champions of the fifth Tariq Lamptey Foundation U-16 football tournament, defeating Take Hearts in the final at Prisons Astroturf, Roman Ridge.
The champions received 6,000 GHS, a trophy, footballs, boots, and drinks. The second-placed team, Take Hearts, also received a participation fee of 4,000 GHS, drinks and other prizes as well.
The third-placed team in Sporting Club were also awarded 2,000 GHS for participation fees, and the fourth-placed team was also awarded the same amount of money.
Organised by Black Stars and Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey, the tournament aims to nurture young talent through football and education.
Four U-16 teams competed: Covenant Stars, runners-up Take Hearts, Sporting Club, and Young Wise.
Beneficiaries praised the tournament’s impact on developing young athletes.
Paul Dofoe Danlawyer, head coach of Sporting Club, commended Lamptey’s initiative:
“We are grateful to Tariq for unearthing talents. This platform helps young players embrace football globally and serves as a springboard for bigger opportunities.”
Covenant Stars’ head coach, Daniel Ansah, urged other footballers to follow Lamptey’s example:
“He’s doing well. Few big stars think about underprivileged players, so I commend him.”
Susan Akomeah, a Tariq Lamptey Foundation member and Lamptey’s grandmother, encouraged successful Ghanaian players, especially in the diaspora, to support young talents:
“This tournament motivates young players. It makes Tariq happy to see them give their best. I urge others to help push these talents forward.”
The Tariq Lamptey Foundation is committed to expanding its reach and nurturing Ghana’s finest young footballers.
