Ashanti Region displayed grit and composure to defeat Greater Accra Region 2-1 in a thrilling final Group B clash of the MTN Elite U19 Championship on Wednesday, securing top spot and a semi-final berth.
The highly anticipated encounter at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence lived up to expectations, producing end-to-end action, tactical discipline, and moments of brilliance from both sides.
Ebenezer Anane opened the scoring for Ashanti in the 22nd minute, setting the tone for a fiercely competitive affair. Greater Accra’s bid to level the score was dealt a blow late in the game when Afetse Emmanuel mistakenly put the ball into his own net in the 85th minute to double Ashanti’s advantage.
A spirited finish from Greater Accra saw Mustapha Bunyamimu pull one back in the 89th minute, but Ashanti held firm to claim victory and finish top of Group B with 10 points, one ahead of their Accra counterparts, who also progress to the semi-finals.
With the group stage now complete, the focus turns to the semi-finals on Friday, October 31, before the grand finale on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The MTN Elite U19 Championship continues to serve as a crucial platform for nurturing the next generation of Ghanaian football stars.
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