Latest update May 5th, 2026 12:35 AM
Latest News
- Soldier shot in river ambush
- Five years later Govt. still to settle US$214M audit dispute with Exxon
- Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
- U.S. and Iran escalate attacks in Strait of Hormuz
- Guyana defends sovereignty at ICJ against Venezuela’s claims
Inclement weather forces rescheduling to June 28
ExxonMobil Boys’ and Girls’ U14 Football Championship
Kaieteur Sports – The sixth annual ExxonMobil Boys’ and Girls’ U14 Football Championship which was scheduled to kick off on Saturday last at the Ministry of Education Ground, Carifesta Avenue, suffered a huge blow from inclement weather.
Matches are contested simultaneously during the high-paced tournament.
As such, the organiser – Petra Organisation, decided to postpone the opening weekend of the highly anticipated tournament. However, they have tentatively rescheduled the commencement for the weekend approaching (June 28-29).
The tournament which is also part of the School’s TVET development programme promises three weeks of thrilling rivalries, budding talent, and spirited competition. Teams from across the country including nine of ten regions are set to battle for early bragging rights and ultimately championship glory.
Once the weather is favourable, the Girls’ division starts the action as Chase’s Academic Foundation take on East Ruimveldt Secondary, while Marian Academy clash with Bush Lot Secondary, and St Joseph High face Charlestown Secondary, all scheduled to kick off simultaneously.
Also carded for the Girls’ segment are Abrams Zuil vs Yarrowkabra Secondary, Bartica Secondary vs Christ Church Secondary, Wakapoa Secondary vs New Central High, President’s College vs West Ruimveldt Secondary, Waramuri Secondary Top vs New Campbellville Secondary, Dolphin Secondary vs Vryman’s Erven Secondary and Good Hope Secondary vs Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary.
The tournament is also part of the School’s TVET development programme.
The Boys’ action begins immediately after and is expected to feature another set of high-energy matches. First up, see; South Ruimveldt Secondary going up against Cotton Field Secondary concurrently to that; Charity Secondary will take on President’s College and Abrams Zuil will tackle New Central High.
Following these, several more key matchups are slated, including; Three Mile Secondary vs Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary, Bush Lot Secondary vs Yarrowkabra Secondary, Mackenzie High vs Dolphin Secondary, Christ Church Secondary vs New Amsterdam Secondary and Marian Academy vs St Joseph High, a potential early tournament blockbuster.After a brief break, the day’s proceedings will conclude with a flurry of eight exciting Boys’ division fixtures; Belladrum Secondary vs Bygeval Secondary, Leonora Secondary vs Lodge Secondary, West Demerara Secondary vs Charlestown Secondary, West Ruimveldt Secondary vs Hope Secondary, Brickdam Secondary vs East Ruimveldt Secondary, Chase’s Academic Foundation vs Good Hope Secondary, Waramuri Secondary vs Annandale Secondary and St John’s Secondary vs North Ruimveldt Secondary.
This prestigious tournament is made possible through the generous support of title sponsor ExxonMobil Guyana, alongside partners such as Sky Tec, MVP Sports, Banks DIH (under brands I-Cee Soft Drink, Manta Supreme, Rainforest Water, Qiin and Duetto Biscuits, and Tastee Snacks), Demerara Mutual, and Stena Drilling. The event also enjoys the continued backing of key government agencies including the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, all of whom play vital roles in the tournament’s annual success.
Share this:
Discover more from Kaieteur News
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Sir. Ronald Sanders
The GHK Lall Column
Weekend Cartoon
