New Central High reach national Final Eight at third attempt

Jun 29, 2026 Sports

GFF-Blue Water Shipping U15 Girls National Secondary School Championship

Kaieteur Sports – New Central High School has secured its place in the Final Eight of the national schools’ football tournament, achieving the milestone in its third year of participation.

New Central High reach national Final Eight at third attempt

New Central High celebrate their progression. (GFF)

The team’s journey has been driven by consistent performances, with Amanda Saunders finding the back of the net at every stage of the competition. At the other end of the field, goalkeeper Latifa Ramsey has been a standout performer, producing a series of crucial saves during the Region 10 competition on Saturday, June 27, as Mackenzie High relentlessly pressed for an equaliser.

President’s College receiving their trophy. (GFF)

Following the completion of the Round of 16, President’s College and The New Central High have officially advanced to the Final Eight. President’s College finished the weekend with a perfect record of three wins from three matches, while The New Central High progressed after recording one victory and two draws.

With weather conditions forcing a postponement in Region 9, the final qualifying team will be determined on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

The teams currently confirmed for the Final Eight are:

Wauna Primary
Waramuri Secondary
Mahdia Secondary
President’s College
The New Central High
Barricade Secondary
Marian Academy

The Region 9 champion will complete the Final Eight lineup ahead of the next stage of the competition.

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