The 18th edition of the Ramadan Soccer Fiesta is set to kick off on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Mobil AstroTurf Field in Bolgatanga.
The annual tournament has become one of the most anticipated community sporting events in the Upper East Region, attracting large crowds and participation from several communities across Bolgatanga.
Organizers say this year’s edition is expected to be even bigger, with corporate bodies and community groups encouraged to support and participate in the competition.
History of the Tournament
The Ramadan Soccer Fiesta began as friendly matches between two Muslim communities in Bolgatanga — D-Line and Ashtown (Kotokoli-Zongo).
The competition officially started in 2008, but the final match was cancelled after a player sustained a serious leg injury.
In 2009, the tournament expanded from two to four participating communities, although the final match could not be played due to a clash of team jerseys.
Interest in the tournament continued to grow over the years, increasing from two communities in 2008, to four in 2009, and eight communities in 2010. The Olicoco community won the inaugural completed tournament in 2010.
Over the years, the competition has become a major Ramadan sporting event in Bolgatanga, bringing together communities and football enthusiasts.
Previous Winners
2010 – Olicoco
2011 – Kotokoli-Line
2012 – Kotokoli-Line
2013 – Kotokoli-Line
2014 – Olicoco
2015 – Majeema
2016 – Soe Community
2017 – Olicoco
2018 – Tournament cancelled due to lack of playing field
2019 – Tanzui
2020 – Tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings
2021 – Bolga Soe Community
2022 – Kotokoli-Zongo
2023 – Tournament cancelled due to administrative and accountability issues
2024 – Atulbabiisi
2025 – Tanzui
2026 Tournament
Organizers have reduced the number of participating communities from 24 to 16 for the 2026 edition.
Defending champions Tanzui have been placed in Group C alongside Dapooretindongo, Gumbiisi-Zongo, and Gambibgo.
Groupings
Group A
Bongo
Yagzore
D-Line
Tindonmolgo
Group B
Kotokoli-Zongo
Majeema
Dagmweo
Bukere
Group C
Gumbiisi-Zongo
Dapooretindongo
Tanzui
Gambibgo
Group D
Bolga Soe
Moshie-Zongo
Atulbabiisi
Zaare
Communities with Most Titles
Kotokoli-Line – 4 trophies
Olicoco – 3 trophies
Soe Community – 2 trophies
Tanzui – 2 trophies
Majeema – 1 trophy
Atulbabiisi – 1 trophy
With the tournament set to begin on March 20, football fans in Bolgatanga are eager to see which community will emerge victorious in the 2026 Ramadan Soccer Fiesta.
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