A grassroots under-10 football tournament organised by the Michael & Mary Hope Foundation has concluded in Freetown, ending with donations aimed at supporting youth development and education.

The foundation, led by Chief Executive Officer Michael Tamba Komba, said the competition brought together six teams from the Wilberforce Barracks and Looking Town communities, divided into two groups of three teams each. Every team featured eight players and two coaches.

Organisers said the initiative went beyond football competition, focusing on keeping children engaged in structured activities while promoting discipline, teamwork, and discouraging drug use among young people.

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At the end of the tournament, the foundation announced a series of awards and support packages for participants. Champions received gold medals, while runners-up were awarded silver medals.

Individual awards included school bags filled with learning materials for Best Player, Highest Goal Scorer and Best Defender. Each bag contained items such as pens, crayons, rulers and other school supplies intended to support children’s education and ease pressure on parents.

For each match, the Man of the Match received two Sierra Juices and a certificate recognising his performance.

The foundation said the initiative was designed not only to reward sporting excellence but also to support education and community development.

Komba thanked sponsors, coaches, referees, parents, volunteers, and community leaders for contributing to the tournament’s success.

He added that the foundation remains committed to using sports as a tool for youth empowerment and community growth, describing the tournament as part of a broader effort to invest in children and promote positive alternatives to drug use.