MTN Elite U19: Greater Accra edge Central Region 2-1 to maintain perfect start

Greater Accra continued their impressive run in the MTN Elite U19 Championship with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Central Region on Saturday morning at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, maintaining their perfect start to the competition.

The capital side took control of the match early on, with Emmanuel Lomotey opening the scoring in the 23rd minute following a well-worked attacking move. Their dominance was further underlined when Yussif Saani, who was later named Player of the Match, produced a moment of brilliance in the 43rd minute, unleashing a stunning strike from outside the box to double Greater Accra’s advantage.

Central Region fought back strongly after the break and were rewarded in the 70th minute when substitute Yaw Yeboah Dasman converted from the penalty spot to reduce the deficit. Despite sustained pressure from the visitors, Greater Accra held firm to secure all three points and preserve their unbeaten record.

With the result, Greater Accra sit top of Group B with a maximum six points from two matches, having scored six goals and conceded just once, a statement of intent in their pursuit of the title.

In Saturday’s second fixture, Brong Ahafo will begin their campaign with a challenging clash against Northern Region at the FIFA Pitch, as the battle for dominance continues in the 11-day youth tournament.

The MTN Elite U19 Championship, which runs from October 23 to November 2, 2025, features ten Regional Football Association (RFA) U-19 teams from across Ghana.

The competition provides a vital platform for the country’s most promising young footballers to showcase their abilities, gain top-level experience, and attract the attention of national youth team coaches and professional scouts.

Proudly sponsored by MTN Ghana, the championship underscores the Ghana Football Association’s ongoing commitment to youth football development, creating a clear and structured pathway for emerging talents to progress from grassroots football to the national and professional stages.

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