Greater Accra’s gifted No. 10, Jeremiah Abalo, emerged as the Overall Best Player of the 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship, earning widespread acclaim despite his side missing out on the podium.
Abalo was a crowd favorite throughout the nine-day tournament, dazzling supporters with his skill and vision at both the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence and the McDan Teshie Sports Complex. His inspired performances propelled Greater Accra to a commendable fourth-place finish, behind bronze medalists Central Region, dethroned champions Western Region and the new title holders Ashanti Region.
Western Region’s Frank Abu claimed the Best Goalkeeper Award after a series of commanding displays that helped his team reach the final and secure the silver medal.
Ashanti’s attacking pair Agyei Duah and Alidu Issah shared the Top Scorer honours, each netting seven goals, while their teammate Kelvin Baffoe was named Most Promising Player, underlining Ashanti’s dominance in both team and individual accolades.
The prestigious championship concluded on Saturday, September 27, with Ashanti Region crowned champions for the second time following a 2–1 victory over defending champions Western Region in a thrilling finale at the McDan Teshie Sports Complex
Launched in 2021 and now in its fifth edition, the KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship has firmly established itself as Ghana’s premier platform for discovering and nurturing emerging football talent. The 2025 edition expanded to 12 teams, featuring all ten Regional Football Associations along with the two GFA Elite Academies, ensuring full nationwide representation and intense competition.
Backed by a landmark five-year, $1 million partnership with the KGL Foundation, the championship remains a cornerstone of the Ghana Football Association’s grassroots development strategy. It provides a vital pathway for young players to be scouted, trained, and groomed for national youth teams, while offering Premier League and Division One clubs a fertile ground for talent discovery.
With Ashanti Region lifting the trophy in Teshie, the 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship once again showcased the depth of Ghana’s youth football and reinforced its role in shaping the country’s next generation of stars.
GFA Communications