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Kaieteur Sports- The Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) Inc. successfully hosted the KFC-sponsored ‘KFC Under-8 and Under-10 Challenge Series’ last Saturday at the Saints Ground, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.
The event saw over 160 young footballers, aged 6 to 10, participating in an exciting 16-team competition. The tournament featured eight Under-8 teams and eight Under-10 teams, competing in a round-robin format within their respective categories.
Among the participating teams were Altitude Football Academy (Uitvlugt), Modern Achievers Academy (Georgetown), Godfrey Blair Sports Academy (Mocha), Vengy FC Academy, Kickstart Football Academy (Den Amstel), Buxton Stars (Buxton), and teams from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy.
Founder of VMFA, Vurlon Mills, emphasized that the initiative was designed to introduce young footballers to organized competition. Each team played three matches, ensuring ample game time and development opportunities. All participants received medals, while trophies were awarded to the first and second-placed teams in each age group.
“We believe this is the ideal age group to be exposed to structured training, coaching, and competitive play. The talent on display today was exceptional, and we were thrilled to provide an opportunity for young footballers from East Coast Demerara, West Coast Demerara, East Bank Demerara, and Georgetown to showcase their skills,” Mills said during the closing ceremony.
He also extended his gratitude to the dedicated coaches, volunteers, and parents who played a vital role in supporting the young athletes. Additionally, he acknowledged KFC Guyana for their steadfast commitment to youth and football development.
“The Vurlon Mills Football Academy is sincerely grateful to KFC Guyana for their unwavering support, which enables us to continue fostering a nurturing environment where young footballers can develop both their skills and character,” Mills concluded.
(KFC U8 & U10 Challenge Series deemed a major success)
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