Ebenezer “Dida” Doughan Inspires 7th Wave FC to Historic Division One League Qualification

Young goalkeeper Ebenezer Doughan, popularly known as “Dida”, emerged as the hero as 7th Wave FC secured promotion to the Ghana Division One League following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over True Life Academy.

The highly anticipated qualification match ended in a tense contest before being decided from the spot, where 7th Wave FC held their nerve to claim a 3-2 penalty shootout triumph. At the heart of the victory was the talented shot-stopper from Senya Bereku, whose outstanding goalkeeping display proved crucial in guiding his side to one of the most significant achievements in the club’s history.

Doughan produced a series of important saves throughout the encounter and rose to the occasion during the shootout, frustrating True Life Academy’s penalty takers with his composure, agility and commanding presence between the posts. His heroics sparked jubilant celebrations among players, officials and supporters as 7th Wave FC confirmed their place in the Division One League.

The qualification marks a major milestone for the club and highlights the growing reputation of young talents emerging from the Central Region. For Doughan, affectionately nicknamed “Dida” by teammates and fans due to his impressive goalkeeping abilities, the achievement represents another significant step in what many believe could be a promising football career.

As celebrations continue, attention will now turn to preparations for life in the Division One League, where 7th Wave FC will be eager to build on this success and establish themselves among Ghana’s competitive second-tier clubs.

For the people of Senya Bereku, Doughan’s performance serves as a source of pride and inspiration, demonstrating how dedication, discipline and hard work can propel young footballers onto bigger stages.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

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