Defending champions Central Region opened their Elite U17 Girls Colts Championship campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over hosts Greater Accra in Prampram.
Greater Accra made the brighter start and took the lead through Vida Boafo, but Central Region responded strongly. Lordina Sam equalised before Benedicta Abakah scored a late winner to secure all three points for the defending champions.
In the day’s second fixture, Western Region and Upper East Region played to a 1-1 draw in regulation time before the contest was decided on penalties. Western Region triumphed 5-3 in the shootout to claim the additional point.
Northern Ladies also made a winning start, edging the GFA Elite Academy 1-0 thanks to Mohammed Ruhia’s decisive goal in a closely fought encounter.
Ashanti Region produced the most convincing performance of the opening day, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Volta Region. Franklina Onyina starred with a hat-trick, while Georgette Torsu added the fourth goal to complete an emphatic win.
The Elite U17 Girls Colts Championship continues on Friday with the Matchday Two fixtures.
