Ghana: Ashanti Region Wins 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship

What the report says

Ashanti Region won the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after edging defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in the final, according to Ghanaian Times via AllAfrica. The match was played at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram and ended an 11-day tournament that the report described as highly competitive and full of attacking play.

The final was closely contested, with Eastern Region recovering from behind three times before Ashanti Region finally secured the title. The victory sent the Ashanti players into celebration as they lifted the trophy and brought it to Kumasi. The report said the team’s success capped a strong run through the competition, with consistency and resilience highlighted as key factors in their championship campaign.

Individual awards were also announced at the tournament. Ashanti Region’s Elvis Kwarteng was named the final’s Most Valuable Player, while Raphael Amankwah was chosen as Best Coach of the Tournament. Kelvin Osei Owusu of Ashanti Region won Goalkeeper of the Championship, and Dennis Adjei of Greater Accra Region finished as top scorer with six goals. Central Region received the Fair Play Team award, and Desmond Korlettey of Central Region was named the tournament’s overall Most Valuable Player.

More broadly, the result underscores the role of youth competitions in identifying emerging football talent in Ghana. The final was presented as a showcase for the next generation of players and coaches, with several standout performances recognized across the event.