The 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U17 Colts Championship officially got underway on Sunday October 4, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, with KGL Foundation Programmes Manager Nii Sarpei performing the ceremonial kick-off to mark the start of the highly anticipated youth football competition.
Nii Sarpei was joined for the ceremonial moment by Football Association Executive Council member Samuel Aboabire and Committee member Michael Fiaduse as the championship brought together some of the country's brightest young football talents for the opening day of competition.
Ashanti struggled to impose themselves against an energetic BIG Boss outfit, who produced an impressive performance at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence to announce their intentions early in the competition.
Western Region produced the biggest victory of the opening day, sweeping aside Eastern Region 4-0 in a commanding display.
Another GFA Elite Academy side, Prempeh College, also began their campaign on a winning note, securing a 2-0 victory over Northern Region.
The championship, sponsored by the KGL Foundation, forms part of the Ghana Football Association's Talent Development Scheme (TDS), an initiative focused on identifying, developing and nurturing emerging football talent across the country.
The competition provides a crucial platform for promising young footballers to showcase their technical qualities, tactical understanding and potential while competing against some of the country's finest youth prospects.
