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By Selina Adomako, CLGR Sports Correspondent |
CLG Flames soccer team was established under the
leadership of Bro. Dunstan Williams (captain), Bro. Henry Acheampong
(co-captain) and Bro. Edward Dankyi (co-captain). These young men are also
the executives of the Brothers’ Keepers which was founded by Pastor Chinedum
Brown. This is a group that brought together the young men in the church to
fellowship with one another and also to study the word of God.
Main Goal
The main goal of the soccer team is to evangelize among
the brethren through the game of soccer and also to fellowship with each
other in unity and sharing the love of Christ.
The soccer team was officially presented to the church
on October 22 2005. Their first game took place on October 29 2005 with
their cross town rivals and buddies The Church of Pentecost. This match
ended in a pulsating 3-3 draw.
The club later joined the Central Virginia Soccer Team (CVSA) division
one league. The season started on March 6, 2006 and ended on June 4,
2006. There were ups and downs from the beginning but towards the ending of
the season the Flames did win most of their games. The season is over, but
there are about five scheduled friendly games with other soccer teams in the
community.
The team had great support from the church, especially a couple of the
young ladies of the DOZ, who have been at all their matches to cheer
them on. Some elders and members of the church have also been prominent at
their matches.
The Flames placed 6th in the CVSA League, but they have
vowed to bring the trophy home next season.
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Schedules |
Below are the players that did us proud. |
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CVSA Spring '06 Schedule |
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Home Team |
Guest |
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Chesterfield FC (6) |
CLG
Flames (1) |
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Atlas (4) |
CLG
Flames (2) |
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Richmond City FC (1) |
CLG
Flames (1) |
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Bogart's (7) |
CLG
Flames (4) |
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Reggae Boys FC (3) |
CLG
Flames (2) |
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CLG
Flames (7) |
The Blues (1) |
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CLG
Flames (3) |
Pink Panthers (3) |
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CLG
Flames (5) |
West End United (1)
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CLG
Flames (2) |
Ultra FC (0) |
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Scheduled Friendly Matches |
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DATE |
OPPONENTS |
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July-1-2006 |
The Blues |
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July-15-2006 |
CLG Maryland |
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July-29-2006 |
Reggae Boys |
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August-12-2006 |
Richmond City FC |
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August-19-2006 |
Church of Pentecost |
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D. Williams ( captain) |
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P. Ezechukwu |
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K. Acheampong |
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E. Sarpong |
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I. Bangura |
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T. Okataboi |
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E. Dankyi (co-captain) |
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W. Abdullah |
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S. Kamara |
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J. Koker |
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G. Agamah |
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E. Owusu |
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A. Berry |
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H. Acheampong (co-captain) |
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O. Akinfolajimi |
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B. Foster |
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H. Bangura |
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E. Okataboi |
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P. Ezechukwu |
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A. Conteh |
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A. Kallon |
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G. Okataboi |
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P. Kodua |
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E. Amponsem |
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