Unilever Ghana Announces Winners Of The ‘Rexona Be The Next Champion’ Campaign

Unilever Ghana has announced winners of the Rexona ‘Be The Next Champion’ campaign at the grand final which was held at the Lizzy Sports complex at East Legon.

The winners are Shedrack Adombila from Upper West Region and Alex Agyarkwa from Eastern Region. The winners were selected by Steven O’reilly, Laurence Griffin and Freddie Myers, all from Chelsea FC and Ghana’s Laryea Kingston who was head coach of the competition.

The two footballers will join the Africa 11 team for the ultimate football experience of training and playing against, the Chelsea legends.

The “Rexona Be The Next Champion campaign” is a football skills competition. About seven hundred aspiring footballers across the ten regions of Ghana participated in the competition. They demonstrated excellent skills, technical and mental ability for a chance to represent Ghana on the Africa 11 team.

Speaking at the grand final, Ms. Vanessa Kavi, Brand Manager for Rexona congratulated the winners for their outstanding performance. She added, “These two young footballers are going to benefit from the ultimate football experience, and we at Unilever Ghana and Rexona are happy to have made it possible through our partnership with Chelsea FC”.

She wished the contestants who could not win the ultimate prize the best of luck in their search for a career breakthrough. “You fought a good fight, but we have only two slots on the Africa 11 team, better luck next time”, Ms. Kavi said.

The official coach for the campaign, Laryea Kingston commended Unilever for the initiative. He noted that; “During our regional scouting, there were a lot of great talents but we had to narrow it down to 26 finalists. I am happy to say that Ghana possesses a lot of football talents, this is a good project by Rexona and I will encourage others to emulate this example”.

The ceremony was attended by Management and staff of Unilever, top football icons including Michael Essien, former Chelsea star and the Be The Next Champion campaign ambassador, Chelsea coaches among others.

Certificates were awarded to each finalist. The winners will travel to Chelsea, United Kingdom, in September.

Exciting prizes were won by members of the general public who participated in the competition. These include; autographed memorabilia as well as Rexona hampers, jerseys, headphones, water bottles and soccer balls.

About Unilever Ghana Limited
Unilever Ghana Limited is a subsidiary of the Anglo-Dutch multinational consumer goods company. It produces food, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products.

It is the largest producer and retailer of consumer goods in Ghana. The company meets everyday needs for nutrition; hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. One of the products in the hygiene and personal care category is Rexona.

About Rexona
Rexona is the World’s No. 1 deodorant and anti-perspirant brand. It is designed to provide long lasting protection against sweat and odour throughout the day, no matter what the activity. It helps to confidently deal with pressure moments where your absolute concentration and focus is required. Those high-pressure moments are when you rely on Rexona to perform at your best. Because Rexona, World’s No.1 selling deodorant with its superior protection keeps you dry and odour-free, so that in those moments that matter, you move with confidence.

About Chelsea FC
Chelsea F.C. is considered one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world, representing athletes at the top of their game. Players like Eden Hazard, Victor Moses and Cesc Fàbregas are the embodiment of hard work, commitment, and absolute dedication. The team is the perfect partner for Rexona to support promising young African talents and give them the opportunity to show their abilities at an international level - because these types of opportunities don't come around every day.