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Berbice and Upper Demerara Football Associations AcademyTraining Centres top Groups A and B in GFF/Namilco Thunderbolt Flour Power Under17 Academy playoff
Kaieteur Sports – The Berbice and Upper Demerara Football Associations Academy Training Centres have emerged as the frontrunners of Groups A and B, respectively, after securing two wins in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) Thunderbolt Flour Power Under17 Academy Playoff.
The road to the top for two teams has produced two weekends of thrilling matches for fans at the GFF National Training Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara, since the October 7 start of the league.
The first day of the tournament, Upper Demerara achieved an impressive 4-1 victory against West Demerara, and the following day, October 8, Berbice celebrated their 4-1 win over Georgetown.
The winning streak for Berbice persisted on October 14, as they triumphed with a close 3-2 scoreline against the National Under-15 Team, while Upper Demerara recorded a convincing 3-1 triumph over Rupununi on October 15.
“The new season has commenced with a remarkable display of football skills from our talented young players. Their passion, dedication and commitment to the sport have truly been evident on the field. Each match has been a testament to their hard work in practice sessions, skills and teamwork,” GFF Competitions Department shared.
Action in the GFF and NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under17 Academy Playoff.
In Group A, Berbice FA Academy has the lead position with six points, while East Coast, after playing one game, has secured three points and currently sits in second. But the team is focused on winning their match against Georgetown on October 21 to dethrone Berbice from the top spot.
Meanwhile, East Bank, having also accrued three points, has played two games and currently holds the third position on the table. The National Under-15 team and Georgetown have faced a challenging start to their campaign, suffering two consecutive losses each without managing to score a single point.
In Group B, Upper Demerara holds the top spot with six points after two games, while Bartica holds three points after playing one game. Rupununi has also accumulated three points from two games, with one win and one loss.
But Essequibo and West Demerara have yet to secure a point, having suffered two defeats each so far.
On October 21, Upper Demerara seeks to build on their lead with a win over Bartica.
The NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 National Academy Playoff complements the Academy Training Centre programme, which specifically targets boys aged 14 to 17 years old. ATC is an approved ‘Generation Next’ FIFA development programme.
- East bank Demerara, Guyana Football Federation (GFF), National Milling Company (NAMILCO) Thunderbolt Flour Power, Providence, Upper Demerara Football Associations Academy Training Centres
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