JP FC also impressed on their route to the decisive clash, overcoming Stari Third World 3-1 to secure their place in the final.
Over the course of the tournament, participating teams showcased emerging football talent, tactical discipline and competitive spirit across the group and knockout stages, attracting attention from football stakeholders and talent scouts.
The competition was organised to promote youth football development while encouraging civic awareness and discipline among young players.
Ahead of the games, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Clerk of the Parliament, in an address emphasised that the essence of the competition is to pick up enthusiasm and encourage an active participation spirit, on which democracy thrives.”
He likened democracy to football, where opposing teams compete, but ultimately rally behind a common winner. “We celebrate, even if our team loses, because Ghana is playing,”
First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, also indicated that the initiative aims to promote civic awareness, national unity, and youth engagement with democratic values through football.
The tournament features under-19 teams from the Greater Accra region, with a schedule drawn to accommodate selected teams.
“We trust that this tournament will attract professional football scouts and offer great opportunities to participating youth,” Bernard Ahiafor, said.
He encouraged supporters to celebrate democracy and participation in public life, and cultivate an appreciation of democratic citizenship among the youth.
