Curtain falls on 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship as Eastern, Ashanti set for epic Final
The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship has reached its final stage, with the Eastern Region and Ashanti Region set to compete for the title. The match follows a competitive tournament where both teams demonstrated resilience and skill.
Why it matters
Youth sports tournaments are critical for talent development and regional engagement in professional football.
The curtain will finally come down on the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship on Friday morning when defending champions Eastern Region take on an impressive Ashanti Region side in what promises to be a thrilling grand finale at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
After days of exciting and highly competitive youth football, the championship has reached its defining moment, with two of the competition's strongest sides set to battle for the ultimate prize and the right to be crowned champions.
The final will mark the second meeting between Eastern and Ashanti Regions in this year's championship. Their first encounter in Group A ended in a goalless draw before Ashanti Region emerged victorious in the ensuing penalty shootout, winning 5-4.
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