Ghana's East Legon Football Academy (ELFA) U-12 boys have made history by winning the 2025 Dana Cup in Hjørring, Denmark, capturing international attention with a dominant performance on their way to the title.
Competing against 61 teams from 27 countries in the Boys U-12 division, the young Ghanaians showcased maturity beyond their years to place Ghanaian youth football firmly in the global spotlight.
Founded in 2019 in Accra, ELFA is appearing in just its third Dana Cup but looked every inch the rising powerhouse.
They stormed through the knockout rounds, beating Germany's JSG Fintau 4â0 in the Round of 16, Greenland's B-67 2 by 3â1 in the quarter-finals, before sealing glory with a commanding 4â0 win over Norway's Madla IL in the final. "This win is about more than just a trophy," said Winston Yeboah Danso, Founder and President of ELFA. "Our boys showed the world that Ghana can produce not only talented footballers but responsible young leaders.
