A seven-goal final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence ended with Ashanti Region dethroning defending champions Eastern Region after an 11-day tournament that highlighted several individual standouts and coaching performances.
Ashanti Region won the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, defeating defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final.
Central Region received the Fair Play award and Desmond Korlettey was named Most Valuable Player of the Championship after four MVP awards during the event.
The grand finale provided a fitting climax to an exciting 11-day championship, with the two finalists delivering an unforgettable seven-goal thriller that exceeded expectations and brought the tournament to a dramatic close. When the referee brought proceedings to an end, Ashanti Region erupted in celebration after securing a memorable 4-3 victory and lifting the championship trophy. Ashanti Region's Elvis Kwarteng was adjudged the Most Valuable Player of the final following his influential display and crucial contribution to his side's victory.
The championship also recognised outstanding individual and team performances across the 11-day competition. Central Region were named the Fair Play Team, while Ashanti Region's Raphael Amankwah was adjudged Best Coach of the Tournament after guiding his side to the championship title. The talented youngster won an impressive four MVP awards during the 11-day competition at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, highlighting his consistency, quality and immense potential.
Ashanti Region wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship. Ghanaian Times The Ashanti regional team celebrating with the trophy Ashanti Region has been crowned champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after producing a sensational performance to defeat defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in a pulsating final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
Ashanti Region have been crowned champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after edging defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in a pulsating final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram. The final provided a fitting climax to 11 days of exciting football, delivering a seven-goal thriller at the
Ashanti Region have been crowned champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after producing a sensational performance to defeat defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in a pulsating final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Friday.The grand finale provided a fitting climax to an exciting 1
The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship Best XI has been announced after the 11-day Second Division youth competition concluded at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Friday, 4 September 2026.Ashanti Region, who secured the title with a 4-3 victory over Eastern Region in the final, provide the largest
Defending champions Eastern Region will meet Ashanti Region in the final of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship on Friday morning, with the title decider taking place at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.The contest will be the second meeting between the two sides at this year’s tourname
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