Candy Boss and Di Antics 8-A-Side Football: Berbice Cougars, Paradise and Ithica record victories

Dec 22, 2025 Sports

(Kaieteur News) – The eighth edition of the 8-a-side knockout football competition organised by the Candy Boss & Di Antics group kicked off on Friday evening.

The competition features 16 teams with cash trophies and other incentives totaling over $2 million. It is being played at the All Saints Scott Church Ground, Princess Elizabeth Road, New Amsterdam.

In the first encounter, Cougars A edged past Kildonan 2–1 in a closely fought encounter.

Candy Boss and Di Antics 8-A-Side Football: Berbice Cougars, Paradise and Ithica record victories

Neil Linton (left) and Royan Soloman scored for Ithaca

The second game between Paradise and Fyrish was a closely fought affair with Paradise squeezing home 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game ended 0-0 after regulation time.

Paradise, one of the favourites in the competition, had its work cut out with a 10-man Fyrish putting on a spirited performance.

In the final game, Ithaca eased past Cougars B by a 2–0 margin in their encounter. The goal scorers for Ithica were Neil Linton in the first half, while skipper Royan Solomon slotted home the other from the penalty spot in the second half.

The tournament was expected to resume last evening (Sunday) at the same venue with another triple-header under flood lights.

Pele was slated to take on Airy Hall from 18:00 hrs, followed by Victoria Kings against Monedderlust U21 and a clash between Trafalgar and Young Strikes.

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