KURU KURURU FC capped off a remarkable campaign over the July 11–12 weekend, defeating Timehri United FC to be crowned champions of the East Bank Football Association’s (EBFA’s) U13 Youth Ensemble Programme.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the club, which just one year ago endured a
difficult 2025 campaign in the EBFA U13 and U15 Leagues, failing to register a win in either
category. This season, however, Kuru Kururu FC has demonstrated tremendous growth,
maintaining an impressive winning streak in both age categories and securing the U13
championship.
EBFA Coordinator Hodiah Garraway commended the team’s determination and commitment
to development throughout the competition.
“I have seen strength and great development in the players. They came out and did their best,
won all their games and stayed on top,” Garraway said.
The 2026 EBFA U13 Youth Ensemble League, which kicked off on May 16, featured four
clubs: Kuru Kururu FC, Herstelling Raiders FC, Timehri United FC and Circuit Ville Jaguars
FC.
Over the course of nine matches, more than 100 young footballers showcased their talent,
discipline and sportsmanship, producing exciting contests and impressive individual
performances.
Individual Award Winners and Top Performers
• Top Goalscorers: Immanuel Reid (Kuru Kururu FC) – 8 goals;
• Jeremiah Straut (Timehri United FC) – 8 goals
• Most Valuable Player: Okel Morrison (Kuru Kururu FC) – 5 goals
• Raheem Alexander (Timehri United FC) – 4 goals
• Leandre Benjamine (Kuru Kururu FC) – 2 goals
• Xavi Griffith (Kuru Kururu FC) – 2 goals
• Micaicah French (Herstelling Raiders FC) – 2 goals
• Best Goalkeeper: Dokari Robertson (Kuru Kururu FC)
With the conclusion of the East Bank Football Association’s U13 Youth Ensemble League,
both champions Kuru Kururu FC and runners-up Timehri United FC have secured
qualification for the national championship, scheduled to be held between July and August
2026.
Meanwhile, the EBFA U15 Youth Ensemble competition continues to deliver exciting
football ahead of its anticipated conclusion in late July or early August.
Herstelling Raiders FC recorded a convincing 5-2 victory over Friendship Allstars FC, while
Circuit Ville Jaguars FC secured a dominant 7-2 win against Pakuri FC.
Goals for Herstelling Raiders FC came from Tyler Abrams, Robinho Abrams, Wayshawn
Forde and Isiyah Williams, while Anthony Thomas and Kemo Depecizer found the net for
Friendship Allstars FC.
In the day’s other fixture, Circuit Ville Jaguars FC’s goals were scored by Anton Sampson,
Vickash John, Kennvio Bagot and Elon John. Pakuri FC’s scorers were Zeron Andrews and
Xian Simon.
The Youth Ensemble Programme, a first-of-its-kind initiative of the Guyana Football Federation,
continues to provide young players across the country with meaningful competitive
opportunities, supporting their technical development while fostering teamwork, discipline
and passion for football.
With the U-15 competition still underway, the programme remains committed to identifying and nurturing the next generation of football talent in Guyana.