Prampram:The 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship officially commenced at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence with a ceremonial kick-off by KGL Foundation Programmes Manager Nii Sarpei. The event marked the start of a much-anticipated youth football competition.
According to Ghana Web, Nii Sarpei was joined by Football Association Executive Council member Samuel Aboabire and Committee member Michael Fiaduse for the ceremonial moment. The championship has drawn together some of Ghana's brightest young football talents for this opening day event.
The initial matches of the tournament were filled with excitement. Defending champions Ashanti Region faced a tough start, suffering a 4-1 defeat against GFA Elite Academy side BIG Boss in their Group A opener. Ashanti Region struggled against a dynamic BIG Boss team, which made a strong statement with their performance.
Brong Ahafo started their campaign with a victory, defeating Upper West Region 2-0. In another match, Volta Region edged Upper East Region 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Western Region delivered the most commanding performance of the opening day, overpowering Eastern Region with a 4-0 victory. Meanwhile, another GFA Elite Academy team, Prempeh College, secured a 2-0 win over Northern Region.
Greater Accra rounded off the day's winners by narrowly defeating Central Region 1-0. The championship, sponsored by the KGL Foundation, is part of the Ghana Football Association's Talent Development Scheme, aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging football talent across the country.
The competition offers a vital platform for young footballers to display their technical skills and tactical knowledge while competing against some of the nation's finest youth prospects. The tournament features standout U17 Colts players from Ghana's 10 Regional Football Associations, along with two GFA Elite Academies, BIG Boss and Prempeh College.