Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Champions after seven-goal thriller
Ashanti Region have been crowned champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after edging defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 in a pulsating final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram. The final provided a fitting climax to 11 days of exciting football, delivering a seven-goal thriller at the GFA Technical Centre on Friday. … The post Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN…
In a thrilling final, Ashanti Region emerged victorious as champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship, defeating defending champions Eastern Region 4-3 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The match, held on Friday, showcased a seven-goal thriller that captivated audiences and concluded an 11-day tournament filled with exciting football.
Ashanti secured the win in dramatic fashion, with substitute Emmanuel Boateng scoring the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, earning him the Final's Most Valuable Player award. Eastern Region fought back three times throughout the game, but Ashanti's resilience and consistency ultimately triumphed, marking an impressive campaign for the Kumasi-based team.
Key individual performers included Elvis Kwarteng, named Most Valuable Player of the final, and Central Region's Desmond Korlettey, who was awarded Overall Most Valuable Player after winning four MVP awards during the tournament.
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