The BFA has teamed up with PartnerRe to create the Kenneth “Smokey” Thompson Sponsorship Award. This award is presented to a National Academy player chosen by the coaches.
The award enables the player, accompanied by a National Academy coach, to experience intense personalized training to aid in their football development.
The second recipient of the Kenneth “Smokey” Thompson Sponsorship Award is Zakiyah Lee.
Lee, was said to be the leading goal scorer for his PHC Zebras Under 15 team and was also announced as the teams MVP.