GFF-NAMILCO THUNDERBOLT Flour Power Under17 football
Scorers: East Bank FA (L) IanDaniels (Levi Wilson)
Scorers: East Bank FA (L) IanDaniels (Levi Wilson)

Nineteen goals scored in four thrilling matches in Georgetown, Bartica and Essequibo

–THE Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and National Milling Company (NAMILCO) Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 National Academy Playoff delivered an action-packed day of football with four exciting matches played across Georgetown, Bartica and Essequibo, resulting in a remarkable total of 19 goals scored.

On Saturday last, Georgetown matches took place at the Georgetown Football Club Ground on North Road, where the East Bank Football Association Academy and Georgetown Football Association Academy secured remarkable victories.
The East Bank Football Association Academy clinched a 3-1 victory over the National Under-15 Team. Keshaun Campbell opened the scoring for the National  Under-15 Team in the 29th minute. However, the East Bank Football Association
Academy mounted a comeback, with Levi Wilson equalising in the 69th minute, and Jan Daniels delivering two spectacular goals in the 76th and 90+1 minutes to secure the win.

Georgetown Football Association Academy secured a 4-1 victory over East Coast Football Association Academy, powered by striker Dwayne James’ outstanding performance.The game kicked off with Bryan Wharton from East Coast Football Association
Academy netting the first goal in the 11th minute. However, the spotlight belonged to Dwayne James as he displayed remarkable prowess on the field.

Nat Under15 Keshan Campbell

The teenage sensation orchestrated his team’s comeback with goals in the 31st,37th, 80th, and 90+1 minutes, contributing to a fantastic win for Georgetown Football Association Academy.For the out of town matches, enthusiastic fans were treated to a captivating showcase of skill and determination with the West Demerara Football Association Academy securing a 3-1 triumph over Essequibo Football Association Academy,while Bartica Football Association Academy endured a 1-5 loss to the dominant
Upper Demerara Football Association Academy.

The NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 National Academy Playoff aligns with the Academy Training Centre (ATC) programme, which is designed to cater to young males aged 14 to 17 years. The ATC is officially recognised as a
‘Generation Next’ FIFA development initiative.

The teams have been categorised into two groups, with Group A consisting of Georgetown, East Coast, East Bank, the National Under-15 Team and Berbice. While Upper Demerara, Essequibo, Bartica, and West Demerara are in Group B.
Following the round-robin phase, the top-performing teams from each group will progress to the championship round, vying for the esteemed title of national champions.

 

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