History was made at Paa Joe Park on Saturday as Adrobaa Roman Catholic Basic School from the Ahafo Region were crowned champions of the 2025 Milo U13 Championship.
The sixth edition of the tournament concluded in thrilling fashion, with Adrobaa marking their place in history as first-time winners, following a six-year break since the competition's last edition.
Adrobaa triumphed over Franko International School from the Western North Region, winning 2-0 in a spectacular final. As champions, they took home a GHS 50,000 cash prize and the coveted trophy, which was graciously donated by football legend Abedi Pele Ayew.
The match kicked off with a dramatic turn just a minute in, as an own goal from John Badu handed Adrobaa the lead, immediately shifting the momentum in their favour.
In the second half, just eleven minutes after the restart, Danso Dramani sealed the victory for Adrobaa with a well-placed header from a set-piece inside the box, ensuring a 2-0 scoreline.
Beyond the team’s win, Adrobaa’s goalkeeper, Amankwah Sebastian, was named the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament for his outstanding performances, including an impressive penalty save in their quarter-final shootout against Bono East. He also remained unbeaten since the knockout stage.
Despite their defeat, Franko International didn’t leave empty-handed. Their star forward, Righteous Aidoo, was awarded both the Golden Boot for his six goals and the Golden Ball for his overall brilliance throughout the tournament. Franko International also walked away with GHS 30,000 as runners-up.
In the race for third place, St. Francis R/C from the Bono Region triumphed in a thrilling penalty shootout, winning 3-2 over Advent Reform Institute from the Eastern Region, and taking home GHS 20,000.
Good News Preparatory School from the Central Region earned the Fair Play Team Award for their exemplary sportsmanship.
Football legend and Milo ambassador, Stephen Appiah, who attended the final, called for better support and management of the young talents emerging from the tournament.
“It saddens me that after this tournament, many of these boys might not have a clear path forward. We need to ensure they continue to develop, just like they do in Europe,” Appiah said.
“We need to think about the next generation. If they’re not playing for the national team, who will? Through Milo, there’s hope that the future of Ghana football is bright,” he added.
The event marked a successful return for the Milo U13 Championship, celebrating both the talent and passion of young footballers across the nation.
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