Accra:Elite Academy Prempeh College and Western Region have emerged as early leaders in Groups A and B, respectively, following the conclusion of Matchday One at the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship.
According to Ghana Web, Prempeh College claimed a 2-0 victory over Northern Region, securing the top spot in Group A with three points. Greater Accra also began their campaign with a win, defeating Central Region 1-0 to sit in second place, level on points with Prempeh but behind on goal difference. Volta Region sits third with two points after a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Upper East Region, following a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Upper East has one point, while Central and Northern Regions have yet to score any points.
In Group B, Western Region leads the standings on goal difference after a decisive 4-0 victory over Eastern Region. Elite Academy BIG Boss also made a strong impression, beating defending champions Ashanti Region 4-1 in their opening match. This result places BIG Boss level with Western Region on three points, in second place due to goal difference. Brong Ahafo rounds out the top three after a 2-0 win against Upper West Region, also earning three points. Meanwhile, defending champions Ashanti Region are in fifth place, and Eastern Region is at the bottom following their heavy defeat.
The championship, sponsored by the KGL Foundation, is part of the Ghana Football Association's Talent Development Scheme (TDS), which aims to identify, develop, and nurture young football talent across the country. The competition offers a platform for promising players to demonstrate their technical skills, tactical understanding, and potential against some of Ghana's finest youth prospects.