MTN Elite U19 Championship Kickoff: Eastern Region Dominates Upper West with 5
Match Overview
The Eastern Region showcased an impressive comeback, triumphing over Upper West with a score of 5–2 during the inaugural Group A match of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, held on October 24, 2025.
Match Details
Upper West kicked off the match strongly, taking an early lead in the 16th minute with a goal from Seidu Ganiu. Eastern Region quickly responded when Michael Tetteh Jnr found the back of the net, leveling the score. However, just before halftime, Abdulai Yakubu scored again for Upper West, sending the teams into the break with Upper West ahead 2–1.
As the second half commenced, Eastern Region dominated the gameplay. Swin Ansah ignited the team’s resurgence, netting two goals at the 50th and 79th minutes. Additionally, substitute Bawa Alhassan scored in the 69th minute, followed by Prince Boakye adding another at the 76th minute, rounding off a commanding comeback on the FIFA-standard pitch.
Tournament Context
This significant victory sets an exciting precedent for the tournament, which will see additional action as the Volta Region prepares to take on the Ashanti Region in the day’s second match.
The championship, being held from October 23 to November 2, 2025, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, brings together ten U-19 teams from Regional Football Associations across the nation.
Purpose of the Competition
The tournament aims to provide a platform for Ghana’s emerging young football talents to exhibit their skills, gather essential experience, and attract the attention of national youth selectors and professional clubs.
Spearheaded by MTN Ghana, the Elite U-19 Championship is integral to the GFA’s “Power to the Youth” initiative, which focuses on identifying, nurturing, and promoting young football talent. The championship not only concentrates on competition but also emphasizes the importance of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance, aiming to develop the next generation of football excellence in Ghana.
