Nasrawa ORISCO claimed victory in the 11th edition of the Ursula Cup, a thrilling football tournament hosted by Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, to celebrate her birthday. 

In a highly competitive match at Liberty Park in Dansoman on Saturday, October 21, 2023, Nasrawa ORISCO secured their title with a 1-0 win over Agege Shiabu.

Mrs Owusu-Ekuful extended her gratitude to the teams representing the 10 electoral areas within the constituency for their spirited participation and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Highlighting the motivation behind her initiative to resurrect the competition, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful emphasised its role in fostering unity within the constituency.

She expressed her enthusiasm for even fiercer competition in the upcoming year.

In place of hosting a birthday party, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful, a dedicated football enthusiast, saw this event as an opportunity to discover and nurture local talents.

The tournament was graced by the presence of former national football stars, including Charles Asampong (Charles Taylor), Peter Ofori Quaye, John Paintsil, Sammy Adjei, Dan Quaye, and Augustine Arhinful.

Seizing the moment, Mrs Owusu-Ekuful, who also serves as the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, encouraged the youth to engage with the various digital programmes initiated by her Ministry and the Government to enhance their prospects.

The competition spanned a month, commencing on October 9, 2023, and involved 10 communities. 

As a token of appreciation, all participants received GH₵5,000, with the winning team securing GH₵12,000, and the runner-up receiving GH₵7,000.

Key player for Nasrawa, "Schemer" Kwabla Kobby, attributed his team’s victory to discipline, consistent performance, and superior skills demonstrated on the day.

He expressed gratitude to Mrs Owusu-Ekuful for her ongoing support in recognising and promoting sports talent within the constituency.

The "Schemer" voiced optimism that some of his teammates might secure professional contracts, having left a strong impression during the competition.

The tournament featured group stage matches leading up to the final, with 10 teams from the constituency competing in a round-robin format. 

Augustine Arhinful, former Black Stars captain, chaired the planning committee and was assisted by Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo, ensuring the event's resounding success