The opening day of the maiden KIVO U-17 Colts Regional Champions Cup attracted a strong show of support from football administrators, coaches and legends at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence (GSCE) in Prampram on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Executive Council Member Samuel Aboabire, Black Starlets Head Coach Kassim Mingle, Director of Coaching Education Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum, FIFA U-17 World Cup winner Awudu Issaka, Michael Fiaduse and George Aflukenyue were all in attendance to witness the start of the competition.
Their presence underlined the importance the Ghana Football Association attaches to grassroots football and the development of the next generation of talents.
The dignitaries watched exciting encounters across the FIFA Pitch and the BetPawa Pitch as the best U-17 colts champions from across the regions began their quest for national honours.
On the FIFA Pitch, Elite Academy - Prempeh and Raymond FC played out a 1-1 draw, with Elite Academy - Prempeh winning 5-3 on penalties. Sunyani Great Young Kotoko beat Show Show FC 2-1, while Elite Academy - Achimota edged Yaasin Colts FC 1-0. Raymond FC later bounced back to beat Tarkwa Barcelona FC 2-0.
At the betPawa Pitch, Sogakope Cule FC secured a 2-0 victory over Bolga Soccer Masters, while Cheetah FC edged Elite Academy - Bigboss in a seven-goal thriller, winning 4-3. Young Lions FC and Desidero Football Academy also played out a 1-1 draw, with Desidero Football Academy winning 8-7 on penalties.
The competition, proudly sponsored by KIVO with JLAB as supporting sponsor, continues with Matchday 2 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and will run until November 15, 2026.
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