Eastern Region and Greater Accra Forge Ahead in MTN Elite U19 Championship

Strong Performances in Matchday Two

The Eastern Region and Greater Accra Region have established a strong hold on their respective divisions following the conclusion of Matchday Two in the ongoing MTN Elite U19 Championship, which took place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence located in Prampram.

Group A Standings

In Group A, the Eastern Region team, led by coach Godie Nana Mensah, continued their unbeaten streak with a tough 1–0 win against the Western Region, marking their second consecutive victory and placing them at the top of the group with six points from two matches. The team has demonstrated their prowess by scoring six goals while conceding only two, highlighting a strong performance on both ends of the pitch.

• 1st Place: Eastern Region (6 points, 2 matches: 6 goals scored, 2 goals conceded)
• 2nd Place: Brong Ahafo (3 points, outstanding 5–0 victory over Northern Region in their first match)
• 3rd Place: Northern Region (3 points, following a loss)
• 4th Place: Western Region (still seeking their first win)
• 5th Place: Upper West Region (yet to secure any points)

Group B Overview

In Group B, the Greater Accra Region continues to shine, maintaining a flawless record with six points from two encounters. They displayed their strength again with a 2–1 win over Central Region, solidifying their position as serious contenders for the championship title.

• 1st Place: Greater Accra Region (6 points from 2 matches)
• 2nd Place: Ashanti Region (3 points with one game remaining)
• 3rd Place: Volta Region (recent victory over Upper East catapults them up the table)
• 4th Place: Central Region (facing challenges as they remain without points)
• 5th Place: Upper East Region (also without any points so far)

Championship Context

The MTN Elite U19 Championship, which runs from October 23 to November 2, 2025, features ten U-19 teams from various Regional Football Associations (RFA) across Ghana. This tournament serves as an essential stage for budding footballers to showcase their skills, gain competitive experience, and catch the eye of national youth team selectors and professional scouts.

Supported by MTN Ghana, the event reinforces the Ghana Football Association’s ongoing dedication to nurturing youth football talent, creating a well-defined pathway for promising players to advance from grassroots levels to national and professional realms.

With the Eastern and Greater Accra Regions setting the pace, along with Brong Ahafo’s stellar showing, the championship promises an exhilarating and fiercely competitive conclusion.