The Ghana Football Association (GFA), on Tuesday, May 20, launched the fifth edition of the KGL Foundation Inter-regional U-17 Colts Championship.

The launch event took place at the Conference Room of the KGL House in Labone, Accra, with key stakeholders present. President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Executive Council Members, and top officials of the KGL Foundation were all in attendance.

The initiative, which was first launched in 2021, has been the bedrock to unlocking young talents in Ghana and giving them the platform to display their potential.

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Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Mr Okraku lauded KGL for their continuous support towards the development of young talents.

"This is a celebration of youthful talent, regional pride and the enduring power of football to unite and to transform...," he said.

"This championship embodies the dreams of young boys across the country and gives them the platform to showcase not only their talents but also discipline and potential.

"Five years ago, when nobody in Ghana believed in the vision of the Football Association, KGL came through for us.

"My sincerest appreciation goes to the leadership of KGL for your commitment towards the revival of the Ghanaian, especially and most importantly, your commitment towards offering these young boys the opportunity to realise their dreams."

The championship is also aimed at promoting talent discovery, fostering regional unity, supporting youth development, and nurturing future stars from the district level to the national phase.

This year, KGL will provide each participating team with 60 kits (30 home jerseys and 30 away jerseys). The teams will also receive footballs, bibs and cones.

The first edition of the tournament, held at the McDan La Town Park and Madina Astro Turf, was won by MAL FC. Great Corinthians then claimed the trophy in 2022. In 2023, the U-17 team of the Ashanti Region hosted and won the title, becoming the first region to lift the trophy.

Last year, the tournament moved to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram, where Western Region beat Eastern Region 2-1 in the final to claim the coveted trophy.

The ten Regional Football Associations will select the best U-17 players from their colts competitions to represent their regions.