Lom Ahlijah named patron of Vodza Iron Breakers beach soccer club

Lom Ahlijah, a lecturer at the GIMPA Law School and a legal practitioner, has been officially appointed as the patron of the Vodza Iron Breakers beach soccer club. Based in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, the club made the appointment in recognition of Ahlijah’s long-standing support and commitment to the development of the sport in his home community of Vodza. The appointment highlights the growing synergy between professional leadership and grassroots sports development in the region.

The decision to bring Ahlijah into a formal leadership role follows the club’s recent success in the Ghana Beach Soccer Premier League. Mr. Joshua Kukuia, the Chief Executive Officer of Vodza Iron Breakers, stated that the appointment is a strategic move intended to bolster the club’s management and provide the necessary guidance for future competitions. Kukuia emphasized that Ahlijah’s involvement would provide the team with the institutional support required to maintain its competitive edge on the national stage.

Upon accepting the role, Mr. Ahlijah expressed his commitment to the club's success and highlighted the potential of beach soccer to empower the youth in the Keta area. To celebrate his new position, the new patron provided refreshments and financial donations to the team, directly benefiting the players and technical staff. He noted that his goal is to see the Vodza Iron Breakers become a dominant force in the sport, leveraging his professional network to create more opportunities for the club’s members.

The partnership comes as the club seeks to solidify its position following strong performances in the Ghana Beach Soccer Premier League. By securing a patron with a background in law and academia, the Vodza Iron Breakers aim to enhance their organizational structure and institutional credibility. This move is expected to pave the way for more sustainable growth and further success for beach soccer in the Volta Region, as the team prepares for its next series of competitive outings.