Simon Kotey Bags Brace and Man of the Match Award as Cheetah FC Beat GFA Elite Academy 4-3 in KIVO U-17 Colts Regional Champions Cup

Cheetah FC opened their maiden KIVO U-17 Colts Regional Champions Cup campaign with an exciting 4-3 victory over GFA Elite Academy-Bolgatanga Senior High School on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The Central Region representatives produced an impressive attacking performance in a seven-goal thriller at the BetPawa Pitch Astro Turf of the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram to secure all three points in their Group B opening fixture.

J. Antwi opened the scoring for Cheetah FC before G. Owusu extended their advantage with the second goal.

Simon Kotey also delivered a standout performance, scoring twice to complete his brace and take Cheetah FC’s tally to four goals.

His impressive contribution earned him the Man of the Match award following the encounter.

GFA Elite Academy-Bolgatanga Senior High School responded with three goals of their own to make the contest a closely fought affair, but Cheetah FC held firm to secure a 4-3 victory.

The result represents a positive start for the Central Region champions, who are hoping to translate their regional success into a strong showing at the national-level competition.

With Simon Kotey leading the attacking charge and earning individual recognition, Cheetah FC will be encouraged by their opening-day performance as they continue their Group B campaign.