Under-11 and Under-13 football players from Dominica and Guadeloupe convened last week in Portsmouth at a youth football festival, led by the Portsmouth Football Academy in partnership with Sport Aid Dominica and Roosevelt Skerrit Bombers FC.
Staged on Thursday, April 9, 2026, a press release shared that the gathering was a lively platform that showcased technical ability, cooperation, and fair play. The organizers also said that the event reflected ongoing progress in grassroots football development within the region.
Support from Hon. Fenella Wenham Sheppard, Trois Piton Water, Roy Larocque, Benji’s Muliti-Trade, and the Dominica Football Association played a key role in delivering a well-organized and meaningful competition.
Club Sport Guadeloupe claimed the U-13 title after completing the tournament without a loss. Their campaign concluded with a 3–0 win against Newtown JFA in the final match.
U-13 Individual Awards
- Best Goalkeeper: Djayden BÉNARD (Club Sport Guadeloupe)
- Best Defender: Zage Campbell (Newtown JFA)
- Best Midfielder & MVP: Kylian DURIMEL (Club Sport Guadeloupe)
- Top Scorer: Tiago PENTIER (Club Sport Guadeloupe)
In the U-11 category, National Football Academy secured first place following a round-robin competition format, finishing ahead of National FA and Portsmouth FA.
U-11 Individual Awards
- Best Goalkeeper: Zayne Shemiakov
- Best Defender: Zurie Charles
- Best Midfielder & MVP: Dylon Prevost
The festival created a structured and competitive setting that allowed participants to gain important match experience. It also reportedly encouraged collaboration between Dominica and neighboring French West Indies territories, with event organizers highlighted the importance of such programs in establishing long-term development opportunities for young players while reinforcing the foundation of grassroots football.
Expressing gratitude to its partners, sponsors, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and supporters for their collective contribution to the event’s success, The Portsmouth Football Academy said that with sustained cooperation and support, the community continues to develop its role as an emerging center for youth football within Dominica and across the Caribbean.
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