Georgetown, Guyana – The Milo/Massy Under-18 Schools Football Championship continued to deliver thrilling action over the weekend as Dolphin Secondary, Waramuri Secondary, and Yarrowkabra Secondary secured dominant victories to advance to the Round of 16. The matches, played at the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Queen’s College (QC) grounds, marked the conclusion of the third round of the group stage in the 11th annual tournament.
Dolphin Secondary maintained their unbeaten streak with a commanding 4-0 win over President’s College at the MoE ground. Jamal Williams led the charge with another goal to his name, while Collin Frank David, Kevin Bunton, and Brian Brower each found the back of the net. The victory solidified Dolphin’s position as Group ‘D’ leaders and secured their spot in the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Waramuri Secondary delivered an emphatic performance against New Amsterdam Secondary, cruising to a 5-1 victory. Denzell Abrams opened the scoring in the 20th minute, followed by a quick succession of goals from Ricardo Lewis (21’), Shakeel Marks (37’), Orwin Abrams (40’), and Dwayne Boyal (45’). Waramuri’s dominance throughout the group stage places them comfortably atop Group ‘A’ with nine points.
Over at QC ground, Yarrowkabra Secondary dismantled Tutorial High in a one-sided 4-0 match. Leroy Evans stole the spotlight with two goals in the 15th and 58th minutes, while Mekaiya Daniels and Nicholi Morris added their names to the scoresheet. The victory propelled Yarrowkabra into the next round with confidence as they continue their strong run in the tournament.
The competition has been fierce across all groups as schools vie for a share of the $600,000 prize pool allocated for school development projects. With 24 teams participating in this year’s championship, only the top two teams from each group and four best third-place finishers will advance to the knockout stage.
As excitement builds for the Round of 16, standout teams like Dolphin, Waramuri, and Yarrowkabra have emerged as early favorites to contend for the championship title. The next phase promises even more intense battles as schools fight to keep their dreams alive in this prestigious tournament sponsored by Nestlé Milo and Massy Distribution.
The Milo/Massy Schools Football Championship continues to serve as a critical platform for developing young football talent across Guyana while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship among students. Fans eagerly await the upcoming knockout rounds, where every match will be a do-or-die encounter on the road to glory.
