{
  "id": 1923324,
  "title": "Catch Them Young Referees Selected For Second Division Championship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/catch-them-young-referees-selected-for-second-division-championship",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T11:33:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/catch-them-young-referees-selected-for-second-division-championship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Football Association has chosen 20 young match officials for the second edition of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship, offering a vital opportunity for the upcoming generation of referees. The picks consist of 10 referees and 10 assistant referees, all part of the GFA's Catch Them Young Referees initiative. They will officiate matches at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.\n\nThe tournament, featuring 10 U-19 Regional teams, runs from August 24 to September 4, 2026. It provides a rigorous competitive setting for both rising players and match officials. This championship is a significant step in developing young match officials, granting them the chance to officiate high-level youth games in a structured and competitive atmosphere.\n\nThe 11-day event will bring together Ghana's emerging football talents, with 10 U-19 Regional teams competing for the prestigious title. Beyond the championship, the tournament serves as a crucial platform for young players to showcase their skills, enhance their technical abilities, and face some of the best emerging talents nationwide. This competition will also offer players a chance to catch the eye of national youth team selectors, potentially paving the way for future involvement with Ghana's youth national teams.\n\nWith support from MTN Ghana, the Elite U-19 Championship has become an integral part of the GFA's youth development strategy. As part of the GFA's \"Power to the Youth\" strategy, the championship represents a substantial investment in Ghanaian football's future, with a strong focus on creating sustainable pathways from grassroots and regional football to the top levels of the sport.",
  "summary": "The young referees and officials The Football Association has selected 20 young match officials for the second edition of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship, providing a major development opportunity Read More... The post Catch Them Young Referees Selected For Second Division Championship appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
  "key_points": [
    "20 young referees selected for MTN Elite U-19 Championship",
    "Matches held at Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence",
    "Tournament runs from August 24 to September 4, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}