The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is set to conduct the official draw for the 2026 MTN Elite U-19 Championship on Friday, August 7, 2026, as preparations intensify for the second edition of the youth football competition.
The draw ceremony will be held at the headquarters of the GFA in Accra and will bring together key stakeholders in Ghana football, including Chairman of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship Committee, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, members of the organising committee and officials of the Football Association.
The event will determine the group-stage pairings for the participating teams ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from August 24 to September 4, 2026, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.
A total of 10 Regional Football Association (RFA) U-19 Select Teams will compete for national honours in a competition aimed at providing a platform for young footballers to showcase their talents at a high level.
The championship is expected to attract attention from the GFA Technical Directorate, national youth team coaches and football scouts, who will use the tournament as an opportunity to identify and assess players with the potential to represent Ghana at future international competitions.
The MTN Elite U-19 Championship has become an important component of the GFA’s youth development programme, creating a structured pathway for talented players to transition from juvenile football into elite-level competition.
The tournament supports the GFA’s “Power to the Youth” agenda, which focuses on nurturing emerging talents through competitive opportunities, improved player development systems and effective talent identification.
