Sagnarigu Municipal’s Young Lions Crown Northern Region Juvenile U17 Colts Champions‎

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Published: June 8 2026

Published at : 5: 49 PM

Story by Saibu Terry

‎Sagnarigu Municipal Football Association’s Young Lions FC have emerged champions of the 2025/26 Northern Regional Football Association (NRFA) Juvenile Colts U17 Inter-District Championship after a remarkable performance at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

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‎The two-day competition, which concluded on Sunday, June 7, 2026, brought together four district champions: Young Lions FC representing Sagnerigu Municipal, Vision FC from Tamale Metropolitan, Kumbugu City FC, and Pong-Tamale GBEWAA FC representing Savelugu Municipal.
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‎Young Lions FC secured the coveted title after finishing at the top of the standings with seven points from three matches, recording two victories and one draw. Their consistent performances throughout the tournament proved enough to see them crowned regional champions.

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‎Pong-Tamale GBEWAA FC finished in second place with six points after a spirited campaign, while Kumbugu City FC placed third. Tamale Metro representatives Vision FC ended the competition in fourth position without registering a point.

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‎At the closing ceremony, Northern Regional Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Abu Hassan Mahamadu Rhyzo, presented the champions with a giant trophy, 30 gold medals, and a cash prize of GHS 2,000. In addition, Young Lions FC will receive a GHS 10,000 prize package pledged by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for regional champions.

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‎The runners-up, Pong-Tamale GBEWAA FC, received GHS 1,000, while Kumbugu City FC and Vision FC were each awarded GHS 500 for finishing third and fourth respectively.
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‎Individual excellence was also recognized during the tournament. Kumbugu City FC goalkeeper Hanifa was adjudged Best Goalkeeper of the competition. Ajei Emmanuel and Isshaku shared the Top Scorer award after netting four goals each, while Young Lions midfielder Jaffar Abdulai was named the Overall Best Player of the tournament. All award winners received trophies and a cash reward of GHS 100.

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‎In a further show of appreciation, Chairman Rhyzo rewarded seven outstanding players from the final matches with GHS 100 each in recognition of their exceptional performances.