MTN Ghana has climaxed its 2026 Suncity Festival in Sunyani, Bono Region, with a community football gala and music concert as part of activities marking the telecommunications company’s 30th anniversary.
In the inter-community soccer gala, Odumase defeated Baakoniaba 2-0 in the final to lift the trophy. The match, played at the Twene Amanfo Senior High School Park on Sunday, saw Derrick Frimpong and Raphael Bona score to secure victory for Odumase.
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The champions received GH¢30,000, while runners-up Baakoniaba took home GH¢20,000. Osman Kingsley of Baakoniaba was adjudged the tournament’s overall best player, while Derrick Frimpong, popularly known as Oman, emerged top scorer with three goals. Players also received MTN-branded souvenirs.
The competition featured 16 communities, including Sunyani Town, Area One, Fiapre, Penkwasi and Abesim Koonum.
The festival also featured a music concert at Sunyani Coronation Park on Saturday night, attracting thousands of patrons. Headline performers Fancy Gadam and Dope Nation, alongside other artistes, entertained the crowd.
Other activities included a walkathon and free health screening to promote healthy living, with the festival combining sports, music and health initiatives to encourage community engagement.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, MTN’s Bono Regional Manager, Kofi Owusu, described the event as a success, citing strong public interest and participation compared with last year’s edition.
He commended the teams for their discipline and sportsmanship, adding that MTN would address shortcomings identified during the competition to improve future editions. He also reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote community cohesion.
The Chief Executive Officer of Suncity Group of Companies, Ransford Antwi, commended the participating teams and football fans for their involvement in the three-week programme.
The 2026 MTN Suncity Festival was jointly organised by MTN Ghana and Suncity Group of Companies.
