The 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship enters its decisive phase on Thursday, October 8, with the final round of group-stage matches set to determine the remaining semi-finalists at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

With qualification and group positions still at stake, Matchday Five promises a thrilling finish as the competition’s leading sides battle for places in the last four.

Prempeh Elite Academy, already assured of a semi-final berth, will open the day against Upper East Region at 8am, while Greater Accra Region face Northern Region in the other Group A encounter.

The spotlight then shifts to Group B at 10am, where leaders Brong Ahafo and Western Region will square off in a potentially decisive top-of-the-table clash. Both teams are level on nine points, but Elite Academy, BIG Boss are just a point behind on eight, setting up a dramatic three-way battle for qualification.

Elite Academy, BIG Boss will meet Eastern Region in the other Group B fixture, knowing that victory could propel them into the semi-finals.

Defending champions Ashanti Region will also be looking to salvage some pride when they face Upper West Region at 2pm. The champions are yet to record a victory in regulation time and will be determined to end their campaign on a positive note.

Central Region will round off the group-stage action against Volta Region, with the outcome helping shape the final semi-final picture.

Sponsored by the KGL Foundation, the Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship forms part of the Ghana Football Association’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), which is focused on identifying, developing and nurturing Ghana’s next generation of football talent.

The tournament continues to offer the country’s most promising U17 players a competitive platform to showcase their technical quality, tactical awareness and potential while gaining invaluable experience against some of Ghana’s finest young talents.

GFA Communications