Ashanti Region delivered a stunning performance on Matchday Three of the MTN Elite U19 Championship, thrashing Upper East 7–0 on Sunday to underline their growing credentials as serious contenders in the maiden edition of the tournament.

The dominant display at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence saw Ashanti score four times in the first half before adding three more after the break, inflicting the heaviest defeat of the competition so far.

Farouk Sandah opened the floodgates in the 9th minute, setting the tone for what would become a one-sided affair. Isaac Duentiba doubled the lead just four minutes later, before Collins Osei and Alex Banso added two quick goals in the 36th and 39th minutes, respectively, to complete a commanding first-half performance.

Ashanti continued their attacking onslaught after the interval, with Oscar Frimpong making it 5–0 in the 79th minute. A minute later, Alex Banso bagged his brace to extend the advantage, before Desmond Sadat rounded off the emphatic win with a 7th goal in the 83rd minute.

Desmond Suglo’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award, capping off a memorable outing for the Ashanti side.

After just two matches, Ashanti Region have now scored 10 goals and conceded only once, the highest scoring team in the 11-day championship so far.

Running from October 23 to November 2, 2025, the MTN Elite U19 Championship brings together ten Regional Football Association (RFA) U-19 teams from across Ghana. The competition provides a crucial platform for the nation’s most promising young footballers to display their talent, gain valuable competitive experience, and attract the attention of national youth team selectors and professional scouts.

Proudly powered by MTN Ghana, the championship highlights the Ghana Football Association’s unwavering commitment to youth football development, offering a structured pathway for emerging talents to progress from grassroots football to the national and professional stages.

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