# Ghana Football Association youth development expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghana-football-association-youth-development
> Updated: 2026-10-06T20:25:05.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 8.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) continues to expand its youth development framework, building on the launch of the U19 Premier League and the ongoing 2026/27 Colts football season. 

As part of these grassroots efforts, the sixth KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship is being held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, alongside other regional venues. The tournament features 12 teams, including ten regional sides and two GFA Elite Academy teams from Bolgatanga and Kumasi. To support these initiatives, the KGL Foundation has committed $200,000 to the GFA to fund juvenile football over the next two years, providing kits, equipment, and educational scholarships. 

As the competition progresses under the GFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS), Prempeh Elite Academy has maintained a perfect record. During Matchday Three, the academy secured a 5-0 victory over the Volta Region, with goals scored by Thomas Asante, Yusuf Sabits, and Michael Brebi. Other recent results include the Eastern Region defeating defending champions Ashanti Region 4-0, and the Western Region moving to the top of Group B following a 3-1 win against the Upper West Region. 

A high-stakes Group A encounter is scheduled for October 7 between the undefeated Prempeh Elite Academy and second-placed Greater Accra. The tournament remains a central component of the GFA’s efforts to identify and nurture emerging talent from Ghana's ten Regional Football Associations and GFA Elite Academies.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Prempeh Elite Academy leads KGL Foundation U17 Colts Championship

Prempeh Elite Academy maintains a perfect record in the KGL Foundation U17 Colts Championship as Matchday Four approaches, featuring a key clash against Greater Accra.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prempeh-elite-academy-leads-kgl-foundation-u17-colts-championship

### 2026-10-04: Ghanaian football: Women's Champion of Champions and U17 championship updates

Ghanaian football highlights include the upcoming Women's Champion of Champions match between Ampem Darkoa and Hasaacas Ladies, and the ongoing KGL Foundation U17 Colts Championship.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prempeh-college-and-western-region-lead-kgl-foundation-u17-championship

### 2026-10-02: KGL Foundation pledges $200,000 for Ghana juvenile football

The KGL Foundation has pledged $200,000 to the Ghana Football Association to support juvenile football and the 2026 KGL U-17 Inter-regional Colts Championship over the next two years.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kgl-foundation-pledges-200000-for-ghana-juvenile-football

### 2026-09-26: Ghana football tournament to feature 12 regional and academy teams

Twelve teams, including ten regional sides and two GFA Elite Academy teams, will compete in the 2026 KGL Foundation Inter-Regional U-17 Colts Championship in Prampram, Ghana.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-football-tournament-to-feature-12-regional-and-academy-teams

### 2026-09-19: Ghana Football Association revives Colts grassroots programme

Former Ghana international Yaw Preko has backed the Ghana Football Association's revival of the Colts football programme, which now features 859 active clubs to bolster grassroots talent development.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-football-association-revives-colts-grassroots-programme

### 2026-09-19: Ghana Football Association launches U19 Premier League and enhanced rewards

The Ghana Football Association has launched a new U19 Premier League to boost youth talent and announced upgraded NASCO rewards for players and coaches in the UMB Division One League.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-football-association-launches-u19-premier-league-and-enhanced-rewards

### 2026-09-16: Ghana Football Association expands youth Colts football program

The Ghana Football Association is expanding its Colts football program for the 2026-27 season, investing in youth competitions, coach training, and a new referee development initiative.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-football-association-expands-youth-colts-football-program

### 2026-09-14: Ghana Football Association launches new Colts football season

The Ghana Football Association has launched the 2026/27 Colts Football season and pledged to address President Mahama’s concerns regarding grassroots development and officiating standards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghana-football-association-launches-new-colts-football-season

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