MTN Savanna Fest kick off with exciting community gala competition @ Nobisco park in Tamale

MTN – Ghana’s Savanna Fest gala competition picked off at the Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) training pitch in Tamale on Friday, September 18, with the opening game between Kakpag’yili community in the Tamale metropolis and their opponents from the Tolon side.

In all, 16 teams from communities in Tamale and Tolon are taking part in the Savanna Fest which is held annually to bring communities together and also serve as a platform by the largest mobile network provider in Ghana to reward their colistiers in communities in northern Ghana for their loyalties over the years.

This year’s Savanna Fest coincides with MTN @ 30 years and is being celebrated with activities including the competitive gala, music concert, clean up exercise, a walk and health health screening.

The opening game between Kakpayili and Tolon attracted MTN officials in the region, youthgroups and supporters from the participating teams where showed up to cheer their sides.

When the Referee’s whistle was blown for the kick off, the Tolon side were determined to put up a splendid show after last year’s event when they emerged as runner up, however the boys from Kakpagyili will not allow them as their side showed resilience and were the first to hit the ball into the back of the net of thier opponents drawing wide jubilation from thier community members.

Day one of the Savanna Fest gala competition also featured Sabonjida versus Sanzhirigu community.

Area Sales Manager (Northern) for MTN Ghana, Richard Asamani told the media on the sidelines of the games that “sports unite communities and bring them together for community development,” hence MTN was rallying the teams to achieving that purpose.

According to Mr. Asamani, over the years the Savanna Fest has been a rallying grounds of bringing rich blend of acitivities that are designed to entertain, engage and celebrate the people of the Northern Region.

“Savanna Fest is one of MTN’s key regional platforms for connecting with communities, celebrate local cultures, reward customers and strengthening relationships with our stakeholders including the youth,” he explained.

The Area Sales Manager added that there are attractive prizes at stake in the gala competition hence the 16 teams should put out their best on the field of play.

Mr. Asamani said aside the football games, MTN has scheduled a music concert in Tamale on Saturday evening, which will bring an unforgettable night of classic legends and music lovers together.

Others include cleanup exercise at the main taxi terminal and Tamale Teaching Hospital to be followed with health walk and free health screening for Tamale residents.

Story By: Nelson Adanuti Nyadror |www.diamondfmonline.com |Ghana.