Nestlé Ghana has officially launched the 2026 Milo U-13 Champions League at its head office in Accra, setting the stage for another exciting edition of the country’s flagship grassroots football competition.
The launch event featured Ghanaian football legends Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan, who engaged with young players and offered words of encouragement ahead of the tournament.
This year, sixteen basic schools from across all regions of Ghana will compete for the newly unveiled Milo U-13 Champions League trophy, underscoring the competition’s national reach and growing significance.
Managing Director of Nestlé Ghana, Salomé Azevedo, highlighted the competition’s broader impact beyond the game itself.
“Football speaks a language everyone understands. It brings people together and helps children discover their potential. Beyond the thrill of the match, the game instills lasting values, including confidence and resilience,” she stated.
She also noted the increasing enthusiasm surrounding the tournament following its return.
“After a successful comeback of the Milo U-13 Champions League, we have witnessed renewed passion for the tournament,” she added.
Speaking to CitiSports on the sidelines of the event, Asamoah Gyan emphasized the importance of grassroots development in Ghanaian football.
“Talking about grassroots football, that’s the way to go. We have a lot of players in the national team who were discovered through the Milo Championship,” he said.
The 2026 Milo U-13 Champions League is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 25 at the Essipong Stadium.
Check out the full fixtures here for this year’s tournament :
