SEABORN STAR RECEIVES BLESSING PRAYERS FROM PAJAMA ELDERS AHEAD OF 2026/27 SEASON

By Osman Draga

YUMBE DISTRICT — Pajama elders have offered blessing prayers for Seaborn Star Football Club ahead of the 2026/27 season, calling for unity, discipline, teamwork and community support as the club seeks to nurture young football talent and promote Pajama through sports.

The blessing prayers took place at Ajumbiri Village, Diimu Parish, Arafa Sub-county, Yumbe District, where elders gathered to pray for the players, their football equipment and the club's leadership ahead of the new campaign.

Led by elder Avua Lino, the session brought together community elders who prayed for the team's success, protection from injuries, strength and cooperation among players, supporters and club management.

The gathering also recognised the efforts of Aluma Benard, founder of Seaborn Star Football Club, for establishing the team as a platform to identify, nurture and promote talented young people in the area through football.

Benard Thanks Elders for Their Support

In his opening remarks, Benard thanked the Pajama elders for accepting the invitation to offer blessing prayers for the team and for their support of the club's development.

He emphasised the importance of involving elders in the club's activities, noting that their guidance and encouragement could strengthen the relationship between Seaborn Star and the wider community.

Benard explained that he started the club to give talented young people in the area an opportunity to develop their sporting abilities and pursue their football ambitions.

The initiative aims to provide a platform where young people can demonstrate their potential, improve their skills and participate in organised sporting activities.

Through Seaborn Star, Benard seeks to encourage young talent and create opportunities for players to develop their abilities while promoting discipline, teamwork and responsibility.

He thanked the elders for their participation and called for continued cooperation as the team prepares for the challenges and opportunities of the 2026/27 season.

The gathering reflected the club's desire to build a strong relationship with the community as it works towards its sporting ambitions.

Elders Pray for Goals, Strength and Protection

Avua Lino led the blessing prayers, asking God to grant Seaborn Star strength, unity and success throughout the coming season.

In a symbolic prayer for the players' performance, Lino prayed that their football boots would help them score goals and would not break or become damaged.

His prayer reflected the elders' hopes that the players would remain fit, avoid injuries and perform well during the season.

During the session, the elders held a football, a white team jersey and a football boot as they prayed for the club before passing the items from one participant to another.

The symbolic handover continued throughout the gathering, with each elder offering prayers and words of encouragement for the players and the club's leadership.

The elders called on the team to remain united, cooperate with one another and maintain the discipline required to build a competitive football club.

Their messages also emphasised the need for players to respect their leadership, support one another and remain committed to the team's objectives.

Former Player Calls for Teamwork

Elder John Kolea, who disclosed that he had also played football, prayed for teamwork and cooperation among the players.

He acknowledged that Seaborn Star had experienced some changes during the previous season but noted that the issues had since been addressed.

Kolea encouraged the players and club leadership to maintain mutual understanding, resolve differences and work together towards shared goals.

He emphasised that success would require the team to learn from previous experiences and approach the new season with renewed determination.

His message highlighted the importance of combining individual talent with collective effort, discipline and commitment to the club's ambitions.

The elders also called for unity among supporters, stressing the importance of community encouragement in motivating players and strengthening the club.

Elders Ask God to Strengthen Club Founder

Another elder, Abiriga, thanked Benard for establishing the club and organising the blessing prayers.

He asked God to grant the founder greater wisdom and strength as he continues guiding Seaborn Star towards its objectives.

The prayer recognised Benard's efforts to bring young people together through football and provide a platform for developing local sporting talent.

The session continued with prayers from Abima Gaspee, John Andruga, Salim Omar, Abiriga Simon, Acema David, Juma Bondo M.O. and Buga Dralega Amin.

Taban Saidi concluded the blessing prayers.

Throughout the gathering, the elders passed the football, white team jersey and football boot from one participant to another as each offered prayers for the club.

The items symbolised the team and its players, while the prayers expressed hopes for success, protection, strength and a productive season.

Seaborn Seeks to Promote Pajama Through Football

The gathering highlighted football's potential to promote Pajama's identity and provide young people with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities.

Through Seaborn Star, the club's leadership seeks to create a platform where local talent can develop and represent the community through organised sporting activities.

The elders' participation demonstrated their interest in the team's progress and their willingness to encourage an initiative aimed at nurturing young people through sports.

Their involvement also underscored the importance of shared responsibility among the club's leadership, players, supporters and the wider community.

The elders urged players to remain disciplined, respect one another, listen to their coaches and demonstrate commitment both on and off the pitch.

They also encouraged supporters to stand behind the team as it prepares for the new season.

For the club, the blessing prayers provided an opportunity to receive encouragement from community elders while reaffirming its ambition to develop young football talent.

Unity and Discipline Ahead of the New Season

As Seaborn Star prepares for the 2026/27 campaign, the elders' message has placed unity, discipline, teamwork and community support at the centre of the team's ambitions.

The gathering also recognised Benard's role in establishing the club to help talented young people in the area develop their abilities in sports.

The club's continued growth will depend on its ability to nurture players, maintain strong leadership, attract community support and provide opportunities for young talent to progress.

The elders' blessing prayers offered the players encouragement as they prepare to represent their club and community in the coming season.

Their message was that success requires more than individual ability; it also depends on cooperation, discipline, leadership and a shared commitment to the team's goals.

Seaborn Star now looks towards the 2026/27 season with blessing prayers and encouragement from Pajama elders, who hope to see the club grow, nurture local talent and bring pride to the community.