Ashanti Region crowned Champions of KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship
The Ashanti Region has emerged victorious in the 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship, claiming their second title after a thrilling 2-1 win over defending champions Western Region in the finale.
The championship, now in its fifth edition, has solidified its position as Ghana’s premier platform for discovering and nurturing emerging football talent.
Jeremiah Abalo from Greater Accra was named the Overall Best Player, despite his team missing out on the podium.
Abalo’s exceptional performances throughout the tournament earned him widespread acclaim.
Ashanti Region’s Agyei Duah and Alidu Issah shared the Top Scorer honors, each netting seven goals to lead their team to victory.
Western Region’s Frank Abu claimed the Best Goalkeeper Award after a series of commanding displays that helped his team reach the final.
Kelvin Baffoe from Ashanti Region was named Most Promising Player, highlighting the region’s dominance in both team and individual accolades .
The 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship featured 12 teams, including all ten Regional Football Associations and the two GFA Elite Academies, ensuring nationwide representation and intense competition.
The championship provides a vital pathway for young players to be scouted, trained, and groomed for national youth teams, while offering Premier League and Division One clubs a fertile ground for talent discovery.
The KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship has once again showcased the depth of Ghana’s youth football and reinforced its role in shaping the country’s next generation of stars.
With a landmark five-year, $1 million partnership with the KGL Foundation, the championship remains a cornerstone of the Ghana Football Association’s grassroots development strategy .
