# MTN Elite U-19 Championship in Ghana

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mtn-elite-u-19-championship-in-ghana
> Updated: 2026-08-25T16:02:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 2026 MTN Elite Under-19 Championship, a youth football tournament sponsored by MTN Ghana, was scheduled to begin on August 25 at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram. The event serves as part of the Ghana Football Association’s youth development strategy to connect grassroots football to professional levels.

Upon commencement, the tournament saw several high-scoring matches. In Group A, the Upper West Region defeated the defending champions, Eastern Region, 3-2, highlighted by a hat-trick from Abdulai Bashit. Additionally, Ashanti Region advanced past Volta Region via a 5-4 penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw. 

In Group B, Greater Accra secured a 6-0 victory over Upper East, featuring five goals from Nathaniel Adjei. Central Region also earned a win, defeating Northern Region 3-2.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: MTN Elite U-19 Championship opens with high-scoring matches in Ghana

The MTN Elite U-19 Championship opened with standout performances, including Abdulai Bashit’s hat-trick for Upper West and Nathaniel Adjei’s five-goal haul for Greater Accra.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mtn-elite-u-19-championship-opens-with-high-scoring-matches-in-ghana

### 2026-08-10: MTN Elite U-19 Championship fixtures announced

The 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship fixtures have been released. The tournament begins August 25 in Prampram, showcasing Ghana’s top youth talent to national selectors and professional clubs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mtn-elite-u-19-championship-fixtures-announced

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