Greater Accra make history with maiden KGL Foundation U17 Colts title

Greater Accra Region clinched their first-ever KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship title after edging Western Region 5-4 on penalties following a goalless draw in Sundays final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.In a tightly contested encounter, both sides failed to find the net in regulation time, leaving the championship to be decided in a nerve-racking shootout. Greater Accra proved more composed from the spot to claim the trophy and cap an impressive eight-day competition.Desmond Asare was named Most Valuable Player of the final as Greater Accra celebrated a historic triumph.For Western Region, the defeat marked another painful setback. After reaching the final for the third consecutive edition, they have now lost in successive finals, having fallen to Ashanti Region in 2025. Their last title triumph came in 2024.Earlier, Prempeh Elite Academy claimed third place with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brong Ahafo. Thomas Asante scored twice, either side of Dennis Duahs goal, to secure the bronze medal for the Kumasi-based side.Greater Accras triumph adds a new chapter to the championships history. Previous winners include MAL FC in 2021, Great Corinthians in 2022, Ashanti Region in 2023, Western Region in 2024 and Ashanti Region in 2025.Sponsored by the KGL Foundation, the tournament forms part of the Ghana Football Associations Talent Development Scheme, providing a platform for identifying and nurturing promising young footballers across the country.Greater Accra leave Prampram with a maiden crown, while Western Region must regroup after falling short in the final for the second year running.