The tremendous Inter tribe football tournament is about to kick start once again. Football has been long recognized as a strong equipment for fostering tribal unity and development in various communities around the world. Football contributes in several ways to tribal unity and development.
Common Identity: we are a community bound by our religious beliefs and marriage and business activities. Our society is divided into many different tribes that share the same goals. Our aim as a community is to bring togetherness and progress to our livelihood.
Inter tribe football tournament provides a platform for the ethnic groups to align themselves and identify with a common cause or football team. regardless of individual differences, their participation in the tournament encourages their tribesmen to attend in their respective numbers to support and rally behind their team or ethnic group. The attendance of the previous seasons was a testimony to the supporters devotion. This promote a sense of harmony among the community.
Social Interaction: This tournament brings people together, providing opportunities for social interactions and bonding within the tribal community. It’s either cheering for their tribes to win or make fun of other tribes in a jovial manner. Football entertains the crowd and it also encourages interpersonal relationships and community cohesion.
Youth Inclusive: Tribal Football engages young people in positive activities. Keeping most of the youth from indulging in negative influences such as crime and substance abuse. It also keeps the young children from unnecessary roaming about in the streets. The tournament provides access to activities that promote discipline and leadership skills to contribute for the wellbeing of the community.
Economic Opportunities: another important aspect of this tournament is creating business opportunities in the society. The massive number of the crowd attendance serves as a major beneficiaries for the hawkers.
And additionally, talented footballers from the tribal teams may have the opportunity to advance to the professional ranks, providing the pathway out of poverty for themselves and families.
Wellbeing and health care promotion: Participation in football promotes physical activity and encourages a healthy lifestyle. The football players, the coaches and the supporters reaction is an exercise and it can reduce the risk of various health issues leading to improved overall wellbeing within the community.
Youth Empowerment: One element of this tournament is to give every individual within the tribal community the opportunity to participate and showcase their God given talents. Teenagers are eligible to play for their teams. Football Scouts from various elite clubs in the country are present for recruitment of young talented players. Other young individuals are also given opportunities at the commentary section as well. Retired professional footballers and pundits are free to guide and assist the potential individuals to achieve their career goals.
Media Engagement: There are about twenty media outlets supporting the course of the tournament. All The football matches from the group stages to the final are covered live on Facebook for our brothers in the diaspora and those miles away from the football venue to enjoy the tournament. Pictures of all participants of the tournament including the footballers, coaches, fans,hawkers and dignitaries etc are being documented and posted on our media pages for public engagements. Additionally, our Media host interviews with the footballers, organizers and fans etc. This helps others to boost their confidence talking to the general audience.
Cultural expression: inter tribe football tournament serves a platform for expressing cultural identity and pride. The ethnic groups may integrate traditional music, dance, and rituals into football activities events, celebrating their heritage and strengthening cultural ties among members.
Overall, football has the ability to transcend barriers and bring people together makes it a powerful tool for promoting harmony and unity in society. By harnessing the sports potential and leveraging its widespread popularity. We can work towards building more inclusive and peaceful community.
The Zongo Forum once again introduced to you the third Edition of the Inter tribe football tournament.
Who would dethrone team Moshie to emerge as the winner or Can they defend their title ?
Let’s all come together and Anticipate