MTN Elite U19: Brong Ahafo edge Ashanti Region on penalties to set up Final clash with Eastern Region

Brong Ahafo Region sealed their place in the grand finale of the maiden MTN Elite U19 Championship after a tense 5–3 penalty shootout victory over Ashanti Region in Friday’s thrilling semi-final at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

After a fiercely contested goalless draw in regulation time, the match was decided by the lottery of penalties, where Brong Ahafo held their nerve to convert all five spot-kicks. Ashanti Region, who had been one of the tournament’s standout sides, converted three but missed one, ending their title hopes in heartbreaking fashion.

The victory sets up an exciting final showdown between Brong Ahafo and Eastern Region on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the same venue. Meanwhile, Ashanti Region will face Greater Accra Region in the third-place playoff, a repeat of their pulsating group-stage encounter.

Friday’s semi-final lived up to expectations, with both teams displaying tactical discipline, technical skill and resilience in an evenly balanced contest that showcased the depth of young talent in the competition.

Running from October 23 to November 2, 2025, the MTN Elite U19 Championship features ten regional teams from across Ghana, offering a crucial platform for emerging footballers to demonstrate their skills, gain invaluable experience, and attract the attention of national team selectors and professional scouts.

Proudly powered by MTN Ghana, the championship underscores the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) unwavering commitment to youth football development. Through structured and sustainable initiatives like this, the GFA continues to build a clear pathway from grassroots to the professional level — nurturing the next generation of Ghanaian football stars.