The Guyana Defense Force on Saturday evening became the first back-to-back champions of the ‘The KFC Elite League’ after securing a draw in their final contest in season 6 at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Training Center (NTC).

GDF, going into their final league clash were clear favorites leading the table after their undefeated run were met with their strongest team yet, upstarts Slingerz.

Slingerz, hard pressed to overcome leader GDF on the points table, aimed to secure an upset win in the final league match to put a damper on the soldier’s trophy celebration and almost flawless run to the title.

The West Demerara side who were also undefeated, were firmly lodged in second place by virtue of several draws and knew that even a victory they still be short of the mark by a point to take the title.

The first time the sides faced each other it ended in a stalemate 1-1 but both were looking to take a win in the second encounter, however it didn’t materialize as they both proved wasteful Infront of the uprights for a goal-less stalemate at the end of 90 minutes.

GDF finished as champions after winning 16 of their 18 clashes along and picking up two draws for 50 points for the two-million-dollar prize and the BACIF League Trophy.

Second place Slingerz finished with 14 wins and 4 draws for 46 points to pocket 1.2 million dollars while the Guyana Police Force (GPF) grabbed their 13th victory, a 5-nil demolition of Den Amstel to earn $800,000 and the third-place trophy.

In the game, Dorwin George got things going before a quadruple from Neron Barrow on either side of the break secured the police victory.

Barrow hit the back of the net in the 18th and 41st minute before returning in the second half to record goals in the 78th and 88th.

GDF’s Colin Nelson was adjudged the league Most valuable player of season 6.

Slingerz goalkeeper Akel Clarke collected the best goalkeeper trophy with his teammate Marcus Tudor collecting most goals for his prolific season.