Northern Region and Brong Ahafo Region recorded impressive victories in their respective Matchday 5 fixtures at the MTN Elite U-19 Championship on Monday, August 31, 2026, with Abdul Rahim Alhassan Baba and Evans Ibrahim producing standout performances.
Northern Region secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Greater Accra Region in an entertaining Group encounter.
Abdul Rahim Alhassan Baba was the hero for Northern Region, scoring twice to put his side firmly in control of the contest.
Baba opened the scoring in the 30th minute to hand Northern Region a deserved lead heading into the latter stages of the match.
He struck again in the 68th minute to complete his brace and double Northern Region's advantage, placing his side in a strong position to secure all three points.
Greater Accra, however, refused to give up without a fight and pulled a goal back in the 78th minute through Adjei Dennis.
The goal raised hopes of a late comeback, but Northern Region held firm to protect their advantage and seal a deserved 2-1 victory.
Despite ending on the losing side, Greater Accra's Juresh Nassara Alhassan was adjudged the Most Valuable Player for his outstanding individual performance during the match.
In the final game of the day, Brong Ahafo Region produced a commanding performance to record a convincing 3-0 victory over Upper East Region.
Evans Ibrahim was the standout performer, inspiring his side with a sensational two-goal display.
Ibrahim gave Brong Ahafo the perfect start when he opened the scoring in the 14th minute, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
Ernest Adjei doubled the advantage in the 37th minute as Brong Ahafo continued to assert their authority over their opponents.
Ibrahim then completed his brace in the 53rd minute, scoring Brong Ahafo's third goal of the afternoon and sealing an emphatic 3-0 victory.
His exceptional performance earned him the Most Valuable Player award, capping a memorable day for the talented youngster and his team.
The latest round of matches once again showcased the exciting pool of young talent emerging from across the country.
The MTN Elite U-19 Championship continues to serve as an important pathway for the development of Ghana's next generation of footballers. The competition provides young players with a valuable platform to develop their technical and tactical abilities, test themselves against some of the best emerging talents from other regions and gain crucial experience in a highly competitive environment.
GFA Communications