FENTON TAKES THE MASTERS AT PRURIDE 2021 ALONG WITH TEAM FGC WHO TOOK OTHER WINS ON SUNDAY 5th DECEMBER

#TeamFCG took part in the PruRide 2021, the second year the race has taken place in Accra, Ghana. A Crit race attracting a prominent level of competitors from Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Belgium, France and of course Ireland.

Congratulations to Michael for taking the 4th place, Maxwell 5th place, Phillip 9th place and to Fenton for taking the Masters! This is a great result from a strong field. The team worked hard together at what was a ballistic pace and extremely warm day. Well done everyone!

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana one of the leading life insurance companies in Ghana, on Sunday 5th December 2021, officially launched the second edition of the annual urban cycling event named PruRide 2021, at the Prudential Life Insurance Ghana head Office. This year’s edition took place on the Ablekuma-Anyaa stretch. The 99.7km route is slated to be used for the 2023 'All African Games' and was chosen in consultation with the Ghana Cycling Federation. Interested cyclists, sports enthusiasts and the public were invited to register via the Prudential Ghana website.

The cycling event, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, highlighting cycling as a sport and as a way of promoting an active, healthy lifestyle and to raise funds for charity.

FC Group is delighted #TEAMFCG could take part in this race and will continue to support cycling in Africa, taking a professional approach with mentoring and supporting young aspiring cyclists and the Vida Cycling Project, encouraging young female cyclists. We are proud to be associated with these events and are delighted to be able to give something back to these local communities.

Here are some feedback which pleases us all:

“Having FC Group’s involvement in our ride today, other races as well as our daily training and wellbeing is amazing. Always supporting from new jerseys, foods, energy bars/drinks, water, bikes, and Team FCG matching jerseys all amounting to a great support and joy that Fenton and FC Group continue to bring to members of Team FCG in Ghana. More Grace to Mr Fenton Curley and more wins to Team FCG” Mensah Shamah Emmanuel.

“We say a big thank you to the FC Group for always being there for us, I mean they have been sponsoring us on everything from the beginning ‘till now. Team FCG Cycling Club Ghana say God Almighty bless Fenton and everyone at FC Group - you are number one!". Alex Quansah.

“Thank God for a successful finish race today, well done to Team FCG and thanks to FC Group and Sir Fenton Curley, for fully supporting Team FCG. They’ve been providing lots for the team from new jerseys, bikes, energy bars, energy drink, water etc. and when Fenton is in Accra, free training and coaching for all our races encouragement - the entire squad of Team FCG appreciates you all a lot.” Francis Amu Broni.

Emmanuel Mokobi, the Regional Chief Executive Officer for Prudential Western & Southern Africa reiterated Prudential’s purpose to help people make the most out of life, he said: “Impacting the communities in which we operate is key to us, we not only purpose to help people live a wealthier and healthier life but also work with partners that promote healthy lifestyles and cycling is undoubtedly a proven way for one to live a fit and active life.”

Mr. Mokobi also added that the event was inspired by Prudential Ride London, the largest annual cycling festival in the world sponsored by Prudential Plc.

Team FCG look forward to the next race and FC Group, our continued support for local events in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya.