Latest update April 23rd, 2026 12:35 AM
Latest News
- Pres. Ali challenges CARICOM to transform into health research powerhouse
- Government interference skewing police investigations, trust in GPF crumbling – APNU
- Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
- GECOM boat used without permission crashed, burnt – probe finds
- Cops bust Mon Repos robbery plot
K&S hosts impressive prize giving ceremony
Buxton United SC carts off Lion’s share of awards
They had defeated two giants, Alpha United FC and the Pele FC, en-route to their inaugural attainment of the prestigious K&S football championships on January 1 last. Yesterday afternoon, residents of the Buxton community trooped from Golden Grove to the Buxton playfield to celebrate the momentous achievement even as their heroes collected the Lion’s share of the accolades that defined them among their peers when the organizers of the K&S football organization hosted the prize giving ceremony at the Buxton Community Centre Ground, Buxton ECD yesterday evening.
The victory marked the second by a team from the East Coast, emulating Victory Kings in the 2001/02 edition of the tournament. The victory becomes more meritorious when one examines the fixtures and notes that of the 16 teams that participated, Buxton United were matched against tough contenders the likes of BK International Western Tigers, who they defeated 1-0 before inflicting a similar 1 nil defeat over Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United FC.
They started their march to the top, brushing past Winners Connection 3-1 before taking the championship match against Amelia’s Ward 6-5 on sudden death penalty kicks.
Their Captain and National player, Dwayne Jacobs, who was voted the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), drove off with a brand new Toyota Allex 2200CC motor car donated by Edward B. Beharry and Company Ltd while coach, Herbert McPherson was adjudged the best among the lot and won a 125CC motorcycle while Jason Cromwell, also a player of the winning team, was adjudged the Most Promising Player.
Travis Waterton received a special award for netting the most spectacular goal while Marlon Phillips won the prize for being the best defender. Odel Allicock won the Best Goalkeeper’s award and was also adjudged the most improved p-layer.
President of Pele FC Carey Jacques also presented him with a goalkeeper’s glove for this accomplishment. Alpha United striker, Dwight Peters, won the award for the most goals scored (7) while Buxton United FC was awarded the Fair Play Award.
Meanwhile, Co-Director of the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation, Kashif Muhammad, hailed this year’s tournament as one of, if not the best since the event started in 1989. He lauded the demonstration of support, especially by residents of the Buxton community and other East Coast villages.
“The support was truly overwhelming and I wish to express deep gratitude to you all,” Mr. Muhammad told the large gathering. He further said that the Buxton United victory is indicative of hard work, perseverance and commitment demonstrated by the club. “Big names don’t win matches; it’s the performance of the players in the actual matches,” he concluded.
Shortly after the prizes were issued the Buxtonians proudly sang their battle song before the festivities commenced.
Share this:
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.