*KGL Foundation Supports Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship With $200,000*The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially launched the 6th Edition of the KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship.
The prestigious youth championship, sponsored by the KGL Foundation, is scheduled to take place in October 2026.
The launch brought together key stakeholders in Ghana football, including members of the GFA Executive Council led by President Kurt Okraku, Nana Sarfo Oduro, Mr. Samuel Aboabiri, Kingsley Osei Bonsu, Dr. Gifty Oware Mensah, Alhaji Rhyzo and Eugene Nobel, among others.
This year’s tournament will bring together 12 teams – 10 Regional teams selected from the Regional Football Associations (RFAs) and 2 GFA Elite Academy sides. The competition forms a key part of the GFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) aimed at identifying, nurturing and developing Ghana’s next generation of football stars.
Speaking at the launch, Programs Manager of KGL Foundation, Mr. Nii Sarpei, said:
“We, together with the Ghana Football Association, have agreed on a 2-year renewal of the partnership, paving the way for the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship.”
“For us at KGL, we are very excited to help unearth talent. We want to see the next generation,” he added.
The 2nd Vice President of CAF and President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Kurt Okraku, on behalf of the Executive Council, expressed his appreciation to the KGL Foundation for its continuous support for colts football and for helping young footballers realise their dreams.
“The championship has over the years produced players who have gone on to represent Ghana at Junior National Teams level and secure professional careers,” he noted.
*KGL Foundation Donation Includes:*- 640 Jerseys (32 Home and 32 Away kits with shorts)- 300 Size 5 footballs- 640 pairs of football socks- 96 Medals (32 Gold, 32 Silver, 32 Bronze)- 50 sets of training markers- Golden Gloves, Goal King and Most Valuable Player Awards- Trophies for Champions, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up
