Academy XI beat Legon All Stars to win inaugural Kudus’ Bazaki Football Tournament

Accra-based Academy Eleven emerged winners of the first edition of Bazaki Football Tournament held on Sunday, June 29. 

The tournament, organised by Mohammed Kudus in collaboration with Skechers, saw 10 teams come together to compete for the ultimate. 

Academy Eleven and Legon Stars made their way into the final following wins in the knockout stages. 

But in the end, it was Academy Eleven who claimed victory after beating their opponents on penalties following a goalless game in regular time. 

Kudus, who was present for the tournament, was impressed with the talent on display at the Kawukudi Park. 

“I have no doubt there will definitely be some of them that will make it to a top level even higher than what I’ve done. And that’s what I aspire for,” he told the media. 

Aside the honours on display, each participating team received Skechers boots donated by the West Ham United midfielder. 

As a brand ambassador for Kivo, Kudus also handed boxes of Kivo Gari Mix to all the teams involved.

The Black Stars player was also supported in the initiative by his mum, uncle, high profile personalities from the community including former Ghana Football Association (GFA) Communications Director, Ibrahim Sannie Daara.

Both the winning team and the runners-up also received signed jerseys from the Ghana international.

Other participating teams included Strong Tower, Field Masters, Great Padua and Nima Cities.

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