ECCBC Ghana kicks off Copa Coca-Cola 2026 with trophy tour

The Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), Ghana officially launched the maiden edition of the Copa Coca-Cola 2026 tournament and kicked off with the Group stage matches on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at the S2 Sport Club in Accra, bringing together eight international and community schools in a celebration of youth football, leadership, and community spirit.

The launch event was attended by school representatives, management from ECCBC Ghana, principals, parents, and students, signaling a united commitment to using the power of football as a vehicle for youth development and community impact across Ghana.



A Trophy That Travels: The School Tour

Ahead of the official kickoff, the Copa Coca-Cola trophy embarked on a school tour, visiting the participating institutions and for many students, it was their first time seeing the trophy up close, a deliberate move designed to build excitement, make the competition feel personal, and connect every young player to what they are playing for.

The participating schools competing in the tournament are Ghana International School, Alpha Beta, Faith Montessori, Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert d'Accra, Ghana Christian International High School, International Community School, East Airport International School, and American International School, Ghana.

The tour underscored the spirit behind Copa Coca-Cola 2026, an investment in Ghana’s youth and a celebration of the communities that ECCBC Ghana calls home.

In an interview, Managing Director of ECCBC WAC BU, Felix Gomis shared the business’ motive for the initiative, emphasizing on the importance of contributing to the health of the youth through football.

“This tournament is about our youth and how we can contribute to help them grow in a spirit of healthiness, confidence, and learning; grooming them to become the future leaders of tomorrow. It is about setting the tone of starting small and scaling up. Our ultimate goal is to make Copa Coca-Cola a national Coca-Cola celebration.”



Looking Ahead

The semi-finals and finals are scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, 2026, with Ghana International School, Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert d'Accra, International Community School, East Airport International School competing for ultimate glory. With ambitions to grow Copa Coca-Cola into a regional and national competition, ECCBC Ghana views this year’s edition as the foundation of something far greater; a tournament that starts in Accra, destined to belong to all of Ghana.

About Copa Coca-Cola

Copa Coca-Cola is a social development program that harnesses the power of sport to connect communities. Designed as a platform for young people between the ages of 14 and 16, it gives talented individuals the opportunity to display their abilities and be seen on a competitive stage.

The impact goes beyond the pitch. Copa Coca-Cola aims to act as a pipeline for discovering hidden talent, with a strong emphasis on inclusion and empowerment. By offering young people meaningful competition experience through the U17 tournament, the initiative seeks to nurture potential.

At its core, Copa Coca-Cola is about more than football; it is about strengthening community pride and unity through sport, and building a generation of confident, empowered young people who believe in their ability to excel.