Cheetah FC, popularly known as the Young Predators, have been drawn into Group B of the maiden KIVO U-17 Regional Champions Cup following the official draw conducted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and KIVO on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
The Central Regional champions will face Desidero Football Academy (Greater Accra), Young Lions FC (Northern), Sogakope Cule FC (Volta), Bolga Soccer Masters (Upper East) and Elite Academy-Bolgatanga Senior High School (Upper East) in the group stage.
Cheetah FC’s achievement is particularly remarkable considering that the club’s Colts team was formed in September 2025. In just over a year, the Young Predators have progressed to become champions of the Central Region, earning a place among the country’s top regional U-17 sides.
The team secured their place in the national competition after an impressive campaign in the Central Regional U-17 Colts League, where they emerged champions following a convincing 3-0 victory over Academicals SC in the regional final.
The Young Predators began their journey by winning the Awutu Senya West District U-17 Zone One Colts League before defeating Spartans FA of Awutu Senya East 1-0 to advance to the regional championship decider.
Having conquered the Central Region, Cheetah FC will now turn their attention to the national stage, where they will be aiming to maintain their impressive form and compete for the inaugural trophy.
The tournament, which features 13 regional champion teams divided into two groups, is scheduled to take place from November 8 to 15, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
With the Young Predators determined to make their mark, the competition presents another opportunity for Cheetah FC to showcase their talent and establish themselves among Ghana’s promising youth football teams.