{
  "id": 6242064,
  "title": "Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 champions after seven-goal thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/ashanti-region-crowned-2026-mtn-elite-u-19-champions-after-seven-goal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T05:19:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ashanti-region-crowned-2026-mtn-elite-u-19-champions-after-seven-goal-thriller/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ashanti Region secured the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship title after a thrilling 4-3 victory over defending champions Eastern Region in a dramatic final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The 11-day tournament showcased explosive attacking football, with both finalists delivering a seven-goal thriller that exceeded expectations. Eastern Region fought back from behind three times but ultimately fell short, as Ashanti Region held their nerve to claim the championship trophy for Kumasi. Ashanti Region's Elvis Kwarteng was named Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performance, while Raphael Amankwah earned Best Coach of the Tournament accolade. Kelvin Osei Owusu was recognized as Goalkeeper of the Championship, and Dennis Adjei from Greater Accra Region was named the Fair Play Team.",
  "summary": "Ashanti Region have been crowned champions of the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship after producing a sensational performance to defeat defending champions Eastern Region 4-3",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}