Ashanti Region topple holders Western to win 2025 KGL U-17 Colts trophy

Ashanti Region captured their second KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship title with a determined 2–1 victory over defending champions Western Region in the grand finale at the McDan Teshie Sports Complex on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Ashanti seized control early, striking twice before halftime to build a commanding lead. Western Region fought back after the interval and reduced the deficit through Ramzy Duah, but Ashanti’s disciplined defense held firm to secure a well-earned triumph and dethrone the title holders.

This victory adds a second championship to Ashanti’s growing legacy in Ghana’s premier youth tournament. Their first crown came in 2023, when they edged Brong Ahafo on penalties in Kumasi, and this latest success further underscores the region’s reputation as a powerhouse for elite youth development.

Ashanti’s path to glory showcased their resilience and consistency. After finishing second in Group B behind Central Region, they eliminated Greater Accra in the semifinals before delivering a clinical performance in the final to complete a remarkable nine-day campaign.

Individual brilliance was also celebrated, with several standout players receiving special awards during the closing ceremony. GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, KGL Foundation Chief Executive Elliot Dadey, and National Juvenile Committee Chairman JoeSalam Abubakar presented medals and the championship trophy to the jubilant Ashanti squad.

Launched in 2021 and now in its fifth edition, the KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship has cemented its status as Ghana’s leading platform for discovering and nurturing emerging football talent. The 2025 tournament expanded to feature 12 teams, including all ten Regional Football Associations and the two GFA Elite Academies, ensuring nationwide representation and fierce competition.

Supported by a landmark five-year, $1 million partnership with the KGL Foundation, the championship remains a cornerstone of the GFA’s grassroots development strategy. It provides a vital pathway for promising youngsters to progress into Ghana’s national youth teams and serves as a rich scouting ground for Premier League and Division One clubs.

With their victory in Teshie, Ashanti Region stand proudly as the 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional champions, closing an exhilarating tournament that continues to shape the future of Ghanaian football.

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