Special Competition
MMFL Unleashes Foreign Coaching Firepower for Joy Sports Invitational
MobileMoney Fintech Limited (MMFL) is ready to make a statement at the 2026 Joy Sports Invitational Tournament, with the company deploying foreign coaching expertise as it targets a dominant showing across the various sporting disciplines.
MMFL will join a number of corporate organisations at the tournament scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the University of Ghana Stadium, but the fintech company is not approaching the competition as a mere corporate fun day.
Determined to compete for honours, MMFL has invested in its preparations by bringing in foreign coaches to provide technical direction to its various teams, a move that has injected additional confidence and competitive intensity into the camp.
The company will compete in Men’s Soccer, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Female Penalty Shoot-Out, Unisex Sack Race, Tug of Peace, Lime and Spoon Relay and the CEO’s Penalty Shoot-Out.
The biggest attraction for MMFL could be its Men’s Soccer campaign, where the team faces Virtual Security Africa in what promises to be a highly competitive encounter.
With its players benefiting from structured preparations and expert technical guidance, MMFL believes it has assembled a team capable of going all the way.
An MMFL official said the company had deliberately raised the bar in its preparations and would not be satisfied with simply taking part.
“We are coming to compete, and we are coming to win. The preparations have been very deliberate, and bringing in foreign coaches demonstrates how seriously we are taking this tournament. We have talented people, we have worked on our strategy and we are ready for the challenge,” the official said.
According to the official, MMFL’s participation is also about creating an opportunity for staff to build stronger bonds outside the workplace while demonstrating the same values of teamwork, discipline and excellence that drive the company’s operations.
“We respect every organisation participating, but when the whistle goes, there will be no friendships on the field. We are ready to take the tournament by storm and make sure MMFL’s presence is felt in every discipline we enter,” the official added.
The company’s preparations have generated considerable excitement among staff, with teams across the various disciplines eager to translate their training into results on competition day.
For the MMFL football team, the assignment against Virtual Security Africa will provide an immediate test of its ambitions.
The fintech company is therefore heading into Saturday’s competition with one clear objective — to compete hard, win big and leave the University of Ghana Stadium with its reputation as one of the tournament’s strongest corporate sporting outfits firmly established.
The West African Football Academy were crowned champions of the second edition of the of The Dream tournament with Sebastian Arnesen.
The two day competition was held at the La McDan Park and hosted 6 teams that battled for the ultimate price.
The participating teams were: WAFA, Attram De Visser Soccer Academy, Sporting club Accra, Academie Planete Du Togo, Krystal Palace Academy and ESA Select Side.
The tournament was organised by DJB Empire in collaboration with Sebastian Arnesen, the former Chelsea and Man City scout.
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Wafa won the tournament after beating Sporting Club Accra, 1-0. Michael Zuo won the man of the match award after an excellent display.
Wafa presented a very strong side with the likes of Emmanuel Ofori Agyemang, Henry Oware and Emmanuel Intori all featuring for the boys from Sogakope.
Emmanuel Oware was adjudged player of the tournament after some fantastic displays at the heart of defence for Wafa.
WAFA is currently in the division one of Ghana football after being relegated from the premier league last season. The academy boys are hoping to qualify to the premier league next season.
Sebastian Arnesen and DJB Empire are hoping to organize more of such talents across the country to unearth talents and guide them achieve their dreams of becoming professional football players.
Ex-Kotoko coach Steve Polack Advises club to improve squad ahead of CAF Champions League
Former Asante Kotoko coach Steve Polack has advised the club to beef up their squad ahead of their upcoming CAF Champions League campaign.
He congratulated and commended the club on the qualification but also added that they need to improve the squad.
I want to play for Asante Kotoko – Diawisie Taylor
In-form Karela United striker, Diawisie Taylor, has declared his intentions to join Asante Kotoko should there be an offer for him.
The 19-year-old, who emerged as the joint top scorer alongside Asante Kotoko’s Abdul Fatawu Shafiu with ten goals, tells Kotoko Express App he is ready to wear the red jersey.
Taylor has become one of the most sought-after players in the country, following his exploits in the Normalisation Committee’s Special Competitions.
Asante Kotoko beat Taylor’s club at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday to lift the Tier One Cup, and also qualify for next season’s Champions League, and are keen to sign the player as they look to boost the squad ahead of the CAF competition.
But marching them in that pursuit is Ashantigold who face Nzema Kotoko in the Tier Two Cup final for the ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup.
Taylor tells Asante Kotoko App he prefers a move to Kumasi, but admits that the decision is his club’s to make.
“I would love to play for Asante Kotoko if I get the opportunity,” confirms the striker
“However, the decision is not mine to take but the management of my current club. Asante Kotoko is a big club, and I will gladly accept the chance to play for them.”
Taylor was disappointed over his team’s loss to the Porcupines, and his inability to score on the day, but acknowledges that they lost to a better side.
“I am disappointed that my team couldn’t win the trophy for us to go to Africa”, says Taylor. “I am also in my inability to score on Sunday. Kotoko have a good team and are not an easy side to just push over, but I am pleased with my performance.”
The youngster has been tagged as a goal machine after scoring 22 times for Karela United in the Division One.
Source: Kotoko Express App
Asante Kotoko players handed two weeks break
CK Akonnor has revealed that he and the boys might embark on a break after winning the Special Competition tier-one trophy after beating Karela United in the finals.
Asante Kotoko rose from last week disappointment where they lost 3-1 to Ashantigold in the tier-two semifinals to beat Karela United in the finals to win the Cup.
Winning the tier-one competition means that Asante Kotoko are qualified to play in the next CAF Champions League in Africa.
CK Akonnor stressed on how busy the Special Competition was for him and his team and revealed that they will definitely go on a short break.
“We would have a meeting today and will go off (on break) for at least two weeks and come back”, he told Kumasi based radio station Fox FM
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