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Monday, July 07, 2025
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Inaugural Athene Youth Kickstart Cup Announced for Fall 2025
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Footy Promotions announced the inaugural Athene Youth Kickstart Cup, a pre-season 7-on-7 football tournament scheduled for Sept. 26 to 28, 2025, at the National Sports Centre.
The tournament is open to boys and girls in the U7, U9 and U11 divisions. It is designed to help young athletes sharpen their skills, have fun and build team spirit ahead of the new season. There is no entry fee, and space is limited.
Interested teams are encouraged to register early by emailing youthkickstartcup@gmail.com.
Each age group will have designated time slots to allow for back-to-back games. Players can benefit from a pre-match skills workshop and free giveaways throughout the weekend.
“At Athene, community involvement is deeply rooted in who we are,” said Natasha Scotland Courcy, CEO and General Counsel of Athene Life Re. “We are excited to announce the inaugural Athene Youth Kickstart Cup this year. Supporting Bermuda’s youth is something we take great pride in, and we hope every player walks away with more than just stronger football skills. We want them to leave with a great tournament experience and learnings for further development of their craft.”
In addition to the matches, the event will have a festive atmosphere featuring food vendors, photo booths and a Kids Zone full of activities to keep the entire family entertained. International and local special guests will be in attendance as well.
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Saturday, July 05, 2025
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LB Football Academy's 2012 Boys Iber Cup
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Bermuda's LB Football Academy saw only one of its teams in action today as the prestigious Iber Cup tournament in Portugal continued into its later stages.
The 2012 LB Football Academy Boys team, who had shown impressive form earlier in the competition, faced Fontainhas 17 in their latest match. Unfortunately for the Bermudian youngsters, they went down by a score of 3-0.
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Friday, July 04, 2025
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LB Football Academy Teams Face Intense Iber Cup Battles
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 Riley Khan Scored IslandStats.com
The 2012 LB Football Academy Boy’s team delivered a dominant performance in their lone game of the day, securing a commanding 5-0 victory over JC Sarilhense. This impressive win was spearheaded by a superb hat-trick from Earl Remi Furbert, who continued his prolific scoring form. Xavi Dill and Austin Murphy each added a goal to round off a comprehensive team effort, advancing their side in the competition.
It proved to be a mixed day for the 2011 LB Football Academy Girls team, who faced a double-header in the knockout rounds. They started strongly, defeating Gondomar SC 1-0 thanks to a lone goal from Nadia Medeiros, demonstrating their defensive solidity and ability to grind out a result. However, their second match presented a tougher challenge, as the LB Football Academy Girls went down 2-1 to Alliance Eleven, despite Riley Khan scoring their lone goal.
In a true goal feast, the 2009 LB Football Academy Boys found themselves on the wrong side of a narrow 6-5 defeat to URD Tires. Despite scoring five goals, their valiant offensive effort wasn't quite enough to secure passage to the next round. The goals for LB Football Academy came from a variety of players, with single strikes from Jordan King, Jack Fischer, Jéon Wolfe, Mateus Amaral, and D'ari Coddington.
The Iber Cup knockout stages are designed to test the resilience and skill of young players, and Bermuda's LB Football Academy teams are certainly gaining invaluable experience against top international opposition. They will look to learn from these intense encounters as the tournament progresses.
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Thursday, July 03, 2025
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LB Football Academy Final Iber Cup Group Stage Day
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The prestigious Iber Cup in Portugal reached its final group stage day, with two of Bermuda's LB Football Academy teams taking to the field. It proved to be a mixed day of results as they battled for knockout stage positions in one of the world’s premier youth football tournaments.
In the Boy's 2012 Group A, the LB Football Academy team faced a tough challenge against União Nogueirense FC B, ultimately going down 5-0. Despite the loss, the Bermudian youngsters finished a respectable second in their group, a testament to their earlier strong performances which included a 3-1 victory over URD Tires and a dominant 6-0 win against Tuks FC.
Meanwhile, in the Girls 2011 Group B, LB Football Academy secured a hard-fought draw in their final group match, battling to a 1-1 stalemate against PA Team Academy. Devi Samuels was the scorer for the Bermudian side, finding the back of the net in the 47th minute to level the score. This result means the girls concluded their group stage with a win, a loss, and a draw, showing resilience against strong international competition.
The conclusion of the group stage now sets the stage for the knockout rounds of the Iber Cup, where the LB Football Academy teams will look to continue their development and potentially make a deep run in the tournament.
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Thursday, July 03, 2025
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Hornets & Zebras Advance in U23 Knock-Out
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Dandy Town Hornets 3 Wolves 1
The Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 Summer League Knock-Out competition continued at the BAA Field, with the Dandy Town Hornets securing their advancement.
In a competitive encounter, the Dandy Town Hornets defeated Wolves by a score of 3-1.
The Hornets took an early lead in the 9th minute through a goal from Isaiah Blankendal. Their advantage was doubled in the 26th minute when Enrique Swan found the back of the net. However, Wolves pulled a goal back in the 38th minute, with Kydan Browne scoring to narrow the deficit. The Dandy Town Hornets took that 2-1 lead into the half-time break.
The second half remained a tight affair until late in the game. The Dandy Town Hornets eventually sealed their victory in stoppage time, when Tajahri Rogers found the back of the net to make it 3-1, securing their place in the next round of the Under-23 Summer League Knock-Out.
Robin Hood 2 PHC Zebras 5
The Bermuda Football Association's Under-23 Summer League Knock-out competition continued at the BAA Field, with the PHC Zebras securing their advancement in a high-scoring affair against Robin Hood.
The PHC Zebras defeated Robin Hood 5-2 in a match that saw early exchanges and strong attacking play from both sides. Robin Hood initially took the lead in the 6th minute through a goal from Heris Ziai. However, the PHC Zebras quickly responded, with Dakari Smith Davis equalizing in the 18th minute. The Zebras then seized control, with Zakiyah Lee finding the back of the net to give them a 2-1 lead, and two minutes later, Harlem Bean-Fox extended their advantage, sending PHC into the break with a 3-1 lead.
Robin Hood attempted a comeback in the second half, pulling a goal back in the 48th minute through Tajai Goater. But the Zebras maintained their composure and lead. Three minutes later, Yeshai Burgess restored the PHC Zebras' two-goal lead, and in the 68th minute, Antonio Wade made it 5-2, effectively sealing the victory for the PHC Zebras.
This win ensures the PHC Zebras continue their journey in the Under-23 Summer League Knock-out, as they look to challenge for the title.
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