Ashanti Region crowned 2026 MTN Elite U-19 champions after seven-goal thriller

Ashanti Region eventually regained the lead in the 78th minute through Elvis Kwarteng, whose outstanding performance would later earn him the Most Valuable Player award for the final.

Their celebrations were short-lived, however, as substitute Emmanuel Boateng emerged as the hero for Ashanti Region, scoring the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to restore his side's lead and complete the scoring in a thrilling final.

Eastern Region, however, demonstrated the resilience that had carried them to the final, with Umar Archraf restoring parity in the 12th minute.