Cedar Stars Academy have written a glowing chapter in their history books after completing an unforgettable one-month international tour across Sweden and Norway, where they made an emphatic mark in two of the world’s most prestigious youth football tournaments – the Gothia Cup and the Norway Cup.

In their maiden appearance at the 2025 Gothia Cup in Sweden, Cedar Stars stood tall among 42 elite teams from 11 nations in the highly competitive Gothia Puma Trophy (B17). Representing Ghana as one of only three African clubs, the boys from Accra showcased incredible flair, teamwork, and resilience to clinch a bronze medal.

Drawn into a tough Group 2, Cedar Stars started their campaign in style:

Beat IK Sirius FK (Sweden) 3-2

Dominated FC Dinamo Bucuresti 1948 (Romania) 3-0

Held IFK Norrköping (Sweden) to a draw to finish top with 7 points

The knockout rounds saw them eliminate:

IFK Göteborg (Sweden) 3-2 in the Round of 16

Cantolao AD (Peru) 6-2 in a thrilling quarterfinal

Although the dream of lifting the trophy ended with a narrow 2-1 defeat to ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast) in the semifinals, Cedar Stars left Sweden with heads held high, winning international respect and turning heads across Europe.

But the journey didn’t end there.

The boys crossed into Norway for the 2025 Norway Cup U-19 tournament—and they were unstoppable. Placed in Group 12 alongside three Norwegian sides, the Ghanaian team sent a clear message from the first whistle:

Thrashed Flaktveit Idrettsklubb 2 11-0

Humiliated Rennebu IL 12-0

Outclassed Molde FK 6-1

And the knockout stage? Pure domination:

Nord SK 5-0 in the Round of 16

Strindheim Toppfotball 1 4-1 in the quarterfinals

Levanger FK 2-0 in the semifinals

In a thrilling grand finale, they defeated Rana Fotballklubb 2-0 to be crowned Norway Cup U-19 Champions — a title won on debut!

Cedar Stars ended the campaign with a perfect record:
✅ 7 wins
⚽ 42 goals scored
Just 2 goals conceded

It was not just about trophies—it was about making a statement. This tour has showcased the Academy’s elite talent, tactical maturity, and the bright future of Ghanaian football.

Congratulations to the entire team, coaching staff, and support crew for flying the Ghanaian flag with pride and purpose. The stars have only begun to rise.

The journey continues. The future? Forever Green.