TEMA ERUPTS OVER STARS' WIN, DAILY GRAPHIC, SAT JAN 30, 10 (PAGE 31)

SPONTENOUS reaction greeted the Black Stars one nil victory over arch rivals Super eagles of Nigeria in Tema.Minutes after the final whistle went off to end proceedings, scores of jubilant soccer enthusiastic poured out onto the streets amidst celebration.The frontage of the Community 7 post office was turned into a mini carnival grounds as ecstatic supporters dance to music from giant loud speakers mounted at BIGGIES pub, a popular drinking spot located within the vicinity.These activities impeded vehicular movement along the community 7 and 8 stretch as cars toot their horns to join in the celebration. The main motor link connecting Tema to Accra was not speared as enthusiastic crowd wielding Vuvuzelas, whistles, miniature drums and all manner of paraphernalia took charged as the police make fruitless effort to control the crowd whose activity contributed to a heavy build up on the stretch.The frontage of Adom Fm, a Tema based radio station was not speared as residents around community 2, 5 and 3 processed through the principal streets before gathering at the premises of the station amid singing and shouts of “Oseee Black Stars”.Football fans who spoke to the Daily Graphic commended the youthful team for the bravery they have exhibited so far in the competition.At Ashaiman, residents were seen busily dancing to brass band music at the frontage of the main Lorry Park, while motor riders rode dangerously to and fro the municipality.Business there saw a major boost as food vendors and sachet water sellers were seeing busily cashing in on sales.District Police Commander, Superintendent Peter Kobina express concern at the recklessness display by drivers and motor riders and caution, the law enforcement agency would deal with offenders who use the victory to misconduct themselves.