Grant Sports Hosts First-Ever Robin Hood Cup Awards Ceremony Honouring Grassroots Football Excellence

Grant Sports Organisation Limited proudly hosted the inaugural Robin Hood Cup Awards Ceremony at the prestigious Trent Building, Great Hall, University of Nottingham, celebrating the best of grassroots football from the 2025 edition of the Nottingham Robin Hood Cup.

The elegant evening brought together players, coaches, supporters, and community leaders, along with a distinguished guest list including Ed Attenborough (High Sheriff of Nottingham), Sophie Swanwick (Nottinghamshire FA), Councillor Imran Jalil, Councillor Samina Riaz, and Christy Tang, founder of Hong Kong Notts.

“This ceremony is a reflection of how football goes beyond the pitch — it unites communities, recognises talent, and uplifts grassroots voices,” said Sophie Swanwick during her address.

The awards highlighted excellence, fair play, emerging talent, and cultural unity through 12 unique honours inspired by Nottingham’s legendary folklore:

🏆 Award Winners – Robin Hood Cup 2025

• 🛡️ The Little John Award – Best Defender:
  Winner: Mathias Amponsah

• 🧤 The Guardian of the Glen – Best Goalkeeper:
  Winner: Red Sea FC’s Keeper

• 🤝 The Forest Spirit Award – Fair Play Team:
  Winner: Eritrea (Red Sea FC)

• 🌹 The Maid Marian Award – Best Female Player:
  Winner: Thea Duncan (FC Bohemia)

• 💎 The Greenwood Gem Award – Discovery of the Tournament:
  Winner: Angus Chan (Hong Kong)

• 🏰 The Sherwood Order Award – Best Organised Team:
  Winner: FC Bohemia (Czech Republic)

• 🎯 The Golden Quiver Award – Coach of the Tournament:
  Winner: Claudio Owusu (Ghana)

• 🏹 The Golden Arrow Award – Goal of the Tournament:
  Winner: Ruggero Osei

• ⚡ The Outlaw’s Honour – Best Group Stage Performance:
  Winner: Super Eagles of Nigeria

• 🎖️ The Arrow of Honour and Sherwood Star Award – Top Goal Scorer and Best Player:
  Winner: Ihor Zhydkov

• 👑 The Best Team Award:
  Winner: Ghana

✨ Looking Ahead

This historic awards night not only closed the 2025 edition with style but also marked the beginning of a long-term legacy. With Nottinghamshire FA now an official partner, the Nottingham Robin Hood Cup will become a yearly celebration of inclusion, talent, and international community spirit.

“We look forward to growing this legacy with even more teams, countries, and communities involved,” said the CEO of Grant Sports.