GFA President Unveils KIVO U-17 Regional Champions Cup to Revive Grassroots Football in Ghana

Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has officially launched the maiden KIVO U-17 Regional Champions Cup, describing it as an important step towards strengthening grassroots football and creating opportunities for young talents across the country.

Speaking at the launch on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the GFA Headquarters Conference Room in Accra, Okraku said the competition would provide regional Colts champions with a national platform to showcase their abilities and compete for honours.

He expressed appreciation to KIVO and supporting sponsor JLAB for partnering the GFA to promote youth football development.

Okraku also highlighted the Association’s investment in grassroots football, revealing that the GFA has committed US$100,000 annually over the past six years towards procuring footballs.

He further recalled the GFA’s planned provision of 3,000 footballs, 15,000 football kits and 15,000 pairs of casual shoes, alongside logistical support for Colts clubs across the country.

The GFA President called on corporate Ghana, government, parents, coaches and other stakeholders to support grassroots football, stressing that developing the next generation of Ghanaian football stars requires a collective effort.

The maiden competition is scheduled to take place from November 8–15, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.

Okraku expressed optimism that the tournament would grow into one of Ghana’s most prestigious youth football competitions and strengthen the future of the game.