Nkenkaasu ‘A’ win 2025 Dada Joe Easter Football Tournament in Offinso North
The 2025 Dada Joe Annual Football Tournament came to an exciting conclusion as Nkenkaasu ‘A’ claimed the championship title by defeating Nkwankwaa 1-0 in the final.
The three-day exhilarating event, which kicked off on Good Friday, delivered intense and thrilling moments before drawing to a close on Sunday evening.
In the semi-finals, Nkenkaasu ‘A’ outclassed and defeated Nkenkaasu ‘B’ to book their place in the final, while Nkwankwaa overcame Darso 2-1 after both sides had dominated the group stages on the opening two days.
In the third-place play-off, Nkenkaasu ‘B’ ensured they ended the tournament on a high note, securing the bronze medal with a commanding 3-0 win over Darso.
Nkenkaasu ‘A’ were crowned champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nkwankwaa. A brilliantly executed strike by Phillip Yeboah in the 68th minute sealed a memorable triumph.
The Principal Organiser of the Dada Joe Annual Tournament, Joseph Badu Boateng (popularly known as Dada Joe), awarded the first-placed team, Nkenkaasu ‘A’, GHS 5,000 and a trophy. The runners-up, Nkwankwaa, received GHS 3,000, while third-placed Nkenkaasu ‘B’ walked away with GHS 2,000.
The Best Player of the Tournament, Kennedy Donkor (Nkenkaasu ‘A’), and the Top Scorer, Jeffery Danquah Williams (Nkenkaasu ‘B’), both received prizes, including an all-expense-paid trip to Dubai later this year, courtesy of Dada Joe.
Speaking after the final, Best Player Kennedy Donkor praised Dada Joe for his commitment to supporting local talent.
“It’s a special tournament and I think we’ve really enjoyed it. We’ve seen some prominent people promise us such tournaments but we never get to witness it. This tournament has helped the entire community and we’re so grateful to Dada Joe,” he said.
The Tournament Organiser, Joseph Adu Boateng (Dada Joe), also expressed appreciation to all the participating teams. He acknowledged the immense talent on display and emphasised the significance of community togetherness through sport.
“It was a great tournament, and I want to extend my warmest appreciation to the teams that participated and the eventual winners. This tournament has been a real eye-opener. I’m glad we’ve been able to bring the entire Offinso North constituency together for the Easter celebrations,” he said.
When asked whether the tournament would return next year, Dada Joe was emphatic: “Of course. It’s an annual thing, and we will definitely be delighted to watch the best players grace the tournament.”
