Bowmarie X’mas Community Football Gala: Quarter-finals promise excitement

The third edition of the Bowmarie X’mas Community Football Gala has reached an exciting quarter-final stage, with top teams battling for places in the semi-finals.

The tournament, scheduled from December 18 to 26, 2025, at the Kpandai Town Park, has already produced impressive performances from participating teams, setting the stage for a thrilling knockout phase.

The quarter-final fixtures promise intense competition, with several heavyweight clashes on the schedule. On December 21, Puma FC take on Wounded Lion in what is expected to be a gripping encounter, as Puma FC aim to extend their impressive form against a determined Wounded Lion side.

On the same day, Winco Academy will lock horns with Bayern Munich in a finely balanced contest that could go either way.

Action continues on December 22, with Rex Academy facing Euphoria FC, while White Lions square off against Baduri FC. Rex Academy’s solid form will be tested by an ambitious Euphoria FC side eager to spring a surprise, while the clash between White Lions and Baduri FC promises a fiercely contested affair.

The tournament’s player transfer policy has added an extra layer of intrigue, with scouts and club representatives in attendance to identify outstanding talents.

Under the policy, event organisers are entitled to 30 per cent of any transfer fee should a player be scouted and moved to another club during the competition.

With high stakes and unpredictable outcomes, the quarter-finals are expected to deliver nail-biting action.

The teams that have progressed this far have shown exceptional skill and determination, making it difficult to predict who will advance.

As the tournament builds towards its climax, fans can look forward to thrilling matches, dramatic twists and standout individual performances.