Youth football development initiatives progress in Ghana and Guyana

In Ghana, the Ghana Football Association has selected 20 young referees from its ‘Catch Them Young’ programme to officiate at the 2026 U17 Colts Regional Champions Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place from November 8-15, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The selection includes 10 centre referees and 10 assistant referees representing all 10 football regions, aimed at developing officials for future elite and national team duties.

In Guyana, the Guyana Football Federation’s Under-17 Youth Ensemble Regional Competitions are ongoing across various associations. Recent results include Swan FC’s 3–1 comeback victory over Pro Elevate Sports Academy in the East Bank Football Association and Herstelling Raiders FC’s 2–1 win against Swan FC. In the Berbice Football Association, Paradise Invaders FC secured an 8–0 win over Ithaca FC. Meanwhile, in the Georgetown Football Association, Beacon FC claimed the championship following a 1–0 victory over Pele FC.