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Chase’s Academic ready to defend KFC Goodwill title
– St. Benedict’s also confident of a championship win
Kaieteur Sports – The KFC International Goodwill Football final is here, and the stage is set for an exciting showdown. Trinidad’s St Benedict’s College and Guyana’s RBL League champions, Chase’s Academic Foundation, will meet tonight for the 2025 title, with both teams entering the final unbeaten.
Yesterday, the Petra Organisation hosted the two finalists at the KFC Vlissengen Road office in a customary exercise to mark the opening of the grand finale. KFC Chief Executive Officer Paul Subryan met with the two captains, Bryan Wharton (who has been cleared to play tonight) and St Benedict’s captain Malachi Fraser.
Bryan Wharton of Chase’s Academic Foundation faceoff with St Benedict’s captain Malachi Fraser ahead of today’s KFC Goodwill final.
The two teams have met four times previously and are therefore familiar with each other’s playing styles. During the face-off exercise, both captains expressed confidence ahead of the final.
So far, the finalists have showcased strong defensive units along with several prolific goal scorers within their squads, making this final an even bigger battle for the title.
KFC CEO Paul Subryan eager to crown the 2025 KFC Goodwill Football champions.
St. Benedict’s captain Fraser indicated that his team will approach the match aggressively, noting: “This final means a lot to us. We have been playing well over the past few days, and if we turn up with the same level of fight and flair, we can come away with the win. Winning this tournament would definitely be a great accomplishment for us as a team.”
Meanwhile, Wharton is confident that Chase’s Academic Foundation will successfully defend their title, stating: “I think the boys are ready for the challenge. We have been playing well as a team, and at this time our only aim is to defend our title and show the rest of the region that Guyana has good talent.”
The tournament concludes this evening at the Ministry of Education ground, with the grand finale scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm. Prior to the final, fans will also be treated to a matchup between Kingston College of Jamaica and Nickerie Technical Institute of Suriname.
In a special announcement, Narada Wilson revealed at yesterday’s faceoff that the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) will earn the opportunity to train and play with a professional club in Brazil. The three-month stint is designed to aid the player’s development as they transition into senior football.
Trophy Stall supports again…
In another significant development, Trophy Stall has reaffirmed its sponsorship of the Petra Organisation’s KFC International Goodwill Football Series, strengthening a long-standing partnership aimed at youth football development in Guyana.
Trophy Stall’s boss, Ramesh Sunich display trophy replicas donated to the Petra Organisation for the KFC Goodwill Football Final.
The renewed agreement was confirmed at Trophy Stall’s South Road location, where proprietor Ramesh Sunich presented the championship trophy and awards for MVP and Highest Goal Scorer to Petra officials Troy Mendonca and Nefeeza Latif-Boston. The sponsorship was aimed at offsetting operational costs, allowing organisers to focus on enhancing the athlete experience.
Sunich highlighted Trophy Stall’s long-term support for the Goodwill Series and its wider commitment to Guyanese sports, noting the company has received a national award for social and community contribution for the fourth time. Mendonca expressed gratitude for the consistent backing, describing it as vital to the tournament’s growth and youth development goals.
This year’s tournament marks a milestone with the inclusion of five international schools, elevating the event’s regional profile. Both parties expressed confidence in the partnership’s future, with Sunich indicating Trophy Stall’s support will continue beyond this edition.
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