{"id":96192,"date":"2025-09-28T20:20:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96192"},"modified":"2025-09-28T20:20:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T20:20:05","slug":"kgl-u-17-colts-2025-greater-accras-jeremiah-abalo-wins-best-player-as-ashanti-dominate-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=96192","title":{"rendered":"KGL U-17 Colts 2025: Greater Accra\u2019s Jeremiah Abalo wins Best Player as Ashanti dominate awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship has come to an exciting end with Greater Accra\u2019s prodigy Jeremiah Abalo winning the Overall Best Player Award.<\/p>\n

Although the midfielder\u2019s team missed out on the trophy, his exceptional performances throughout the championship were recognised, earning him the top award.<\/p>\n

Throughout the nine-day tournament, Jeremiah Abalo starred with his displays, exciting supporters with his skill and vision at both the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence and the McDan Teshie Sports Complex.<\/p>\n

His outstanding performances inspired Greater Accra to a commendable fourth-place finish as the side finished behind bronze medalists Central Region, dethroned champions Western Region, and the Ashanti Region team that eventually finished as champions.<\/p>\n

The 2025 KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship came to an end on Saturday, September 27, with Ashanti Region crowned champions for the second time following a 2\u00e2\u20ac\u201c1 victory over defending champions Western Region in a thrilling finale at the McDan Teshie Sports Complex<\/p>\n

Among the individual award winners, Western Region\u2019s Frank Abu claimed the Best Goalkeeper Award after a series of commanding displays that not only helped his team reach the final to secure the silver medal but also caught the eye of many who followed the tournament.<\/p>\n

Ashanti Region\u2019s attackers Agyei Duah and Alidu Issah shared the Top Scorer honours, after each scored seven goals to lead their team to clinch the trophy.<\/p>\n

Their teammate, Kelvin Baffoe, was also named Most Promising Player, underlining Ashanti\u2019s dominance in both team and individual awards.<\/p>\n

The KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship, launched in 2021, has now been held five times, establishing itself as one of Ghana\u2019s premier platforms for discovering and nurturing emerging football talent.<\/p>\n

The 2025 edition saw an expansion, featuring 12 teams that included all ten Regional Football Associations, along with the two GFA Elite Academies.<\/p>\n

This ensured a full nationwide representation and intense competition that provided a platform for top talents.<\/p>\n

The tournament, which is backed by a five-year, $1 million partnership with the KGL Foundation, continues to serve as a cornerstone of the Ghana Football Association\u2019s grassroots development strategy.<\/p>\n

The tournament provides a vital pathway for young players to be scouted, trained, and groomed for national youth teams.<\/p>\n

Additionally, it offers Premier League and Division One clubs a fertile ground for talent discovery.<\/p>\n

The next edition of the KGL U-17 Inter-Regional Championship promises to be even better, providing the next generation of Ghanaian talents a platform to showcase their skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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