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Orealla Falcons, Paradise Invaders notch opening wins
– Berbice FA GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power U-17 League kicks off
BFA President, Shurwin Forde (2nd left) takes time out for a photo with Orealla Falcons FC.
Kaieteur News – President of the Berbice Football Association (BFA), Shurwin Forde, in complimenting the unflinching support of the National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) and their commitment to the development of the sport in Guyana, encouraged his players and clubs to continue supporting the brand.
Forde was delivering official opening remarks at the kick-off of the BFA leg of the GFF/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Intra Association League at the Scott’s School Ground on Sunday last.
Goal scorers for Orealla following their 6 – 0 win over Cougars
“We should all be very grateful to NAMILCO for their continued investment in the development of you and your peers nationwide, this is just one of the many ways that they have been supporting you over the years. This league presents the platform for you to showcase your skills as an individual and a team,” Forde said.
The BFA president added, “this is a worthwhile investment, engineered by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) through President Wayne Forde and I must say that active participation in this game also allows you to succeed in your academic pursuits as the two go hand in hand.”
The BFA President, himself a former National Player who controlled the midfield also known as the engine room, urged players to aim to be the best and they will be rewarded noting that lots of opportunities are there for their development in the sport and academically.
Meanwhile, when the action got going, Orealla Falcons got their quest for top honours off to a flying start when they tamed Cougars FC, 6-0, led by a hat-trick of goals from Rayan Deneux, who rocked the nets from as early as the 2nd minute and again in the 20th and 36th minute.
The Orealla lads were in total control of the proceedings and never allowed the counterparts from Cougars to get settled. The other goal scorers were Ronaldinho Felix (3’), Lawrence France (28’) and Anjan Herman who closed out proceedings, in the 55th minute.
Sunday’s other match saw Paradise Invaders FC blanking Rosignol United, 2-0.
Paradise Invaders FC scorers
Setting the stage for the win was Raphael Sampson who scored in the 8th minute and his teammate, Kishawn Fraser who was on target in the 45th minute.
A total of eight clubs are vying for the championship trophy and the right to represent the BFA in the Inter-Association Playoffs which will feature the respective champions of the Federations nine Regional Associations and the Barima Waini Football Association which is seeking to become the 10th Regional Associations of the GFF.
The other competing clubs are Corriverton Links FC, Hopetown Rangers FC, and New Amsterdam United.
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