Freestyle soccer gets boost
The only competitive freestyle soccer competition will once again hit Ghana for the third consecutive time courtesy Red Bull Energy drink. Live 91.9fm continues to uphold its commitment to becoming the number one Lifestyle sports station by extending a massive support to Red Bull as official media partner.
Read full article This Friday 19th September, 16 of the best freestyle soccer players in Ghana will be at the Accra Mall Car park from 8:00pm to compete for the coveted championship slot which will see the winner fly high the flag of Ghana in Brazil where the world championship will be held.
Skillful Ex Blacks Stars player Laryea Kingston has been with the competition over the last 3 years as a Judge admits freestyle soccer has come to stay and will encourage every young talent in it to give his best just as main stream soccer.
The competition is a battle of tricks and skills between 2 players on a stage and it’s very common in many parts of the world where freestyle soccer has culminated into the highest level. In Ghana, only a few talented players are found in this game however, with the inception of the national contest by Red Bull since 2011, many people have gotten involved and audience or spectators cannot hide their excitement on such platform.
The first Red Bull Street Style competition took place at the National theatre where Bright Amoako-Danquah emerged the winner and represented Ghana in Italy 2011.Last year; Joel Asare unseated the defending champion to represent Ghana in Japan.
The Red Bull Street Style is a tournament continuous to project the best soccer freestylers in the world. It was first held in 2008 in Brazil and has gradually grown to be the most patronized freestyle competition.
