Adrobaa R/C Basic School from the Ahafo Region has emerged champions of the 2025 Milo U-13 Champions League, defeating Franko International School (Western North Region) 2–0 in a thrilling final at Paa Joe Park, KNUST, Kumasi last Saturday.

Match Highlights


  • 3rd minute – Adrobaa opened the scoring early, setting the tone for an intense contest.

  • Franko International fought hard defensively but missed key chances.

  • 56th minute – Adrobaa doubled their lead, sealing victory.

  • Final score: Adrobaa 2–0 Franko International
Prizes & Recognition

  • Champions: Adrobaa R/C Basic School — GHS50,000 cash prize + trophy presented by Abedi Pele Ayew

  • Top three teams: Cash prizes, medals, Nestlé products, and football equipment

Tournament Overview


  • Age group: 9–13 years

  • National stage: Dec 2–7, featuring 16 schools from across Ghana

  • Participation: Over 20,000 children nationwide

  • Organized by Nestlé Ghana Ltd., in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, and endorsed by the GFA
Voices from the Event


    • Mrs. Deborah Kwabla (Nestlé Ghana):

“We aim to use this platform to nurture the next generation of top footballers for Ghana and beyond.”

  • Stephen Appiah (Former Black Stars captain):

Commended Nestlé Ghana’s longstanding contribution, citing talents like Fatao Ishaku and Kevin Nkrumah who rose through the competition.

Significance

The Milo U-13 Champions League continues to serve as a talent incubator, bridging grassroots football with national pathways. With legends like Abedi Pele and Stephen Appiah backing the initiative, the competition remains a cornerstone in Ghana’s football development story.

Best Player Award

Franco International School player, Righteous Adu, has set his sights on becoming the best player in the world after standing out in the 2025 Milo U13 Champions League.

Despite losing to the champions, the captain of the side was adjudged the best player of the tournament and shared the top scorer award with Enoch Baahaski of St. Francis Roman Catholic School from the Bono Region, who scored six goals.

“I am to win these awards but this is too small for me.  I want to train hard and become the best player in the world. I want to win more Ballon d’Ors than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo,” Righteous Adu told Luv FM.