The British Virgin Islands (BVI) U-14 boys’ football team is set to go up against Dominica today, August 16, at 6 pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, as they begin their participation in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boy’s U-14 Challenge Series.

The tournament, which brings together 23 nations from across the Caribbean, is being held in Trinidad and Tobago from 16 to 25 August.

Following opening match against Dominica, Nature Boys will face Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday, August 17, US Virgin Islands on Monday, August 19 and Anguilla on Tuesday August 20.

The BVI squad, led by Captain Myles Penn, includes talented players Trevon Stevens, Emery Jones, Carlon Stewart, Kyrique Matthew, Zed Chalwell, Quinn Pascoe, Quacey Cooper, Kerjahni Prevost, Devin Daley, Akhori Sebastian, T’YRique Charles, Sha’Mauri Lennard, Ethan Mohamed, Caedon Fraites, Audony Gangoo, Joel Gilford, James Tucker Davis, Delanie Gordon and Bryson Walters.

The team is supported by a dedicated group of officials: Head Coach Jozette Gregg, Assistant Coach Thomas Albert, Goalkeeper Coach and Kit Manager Morris Mark, Trainer Jeffery Demming, Physiologist Chester James and Team Manager Priya Mohamed.

The CFU, dedicated to the management and development of football in the region, serves as an umbrella platform for 31 football-playing nations in the Caribbean. This year, 23 of these nations are showcasing their young talents in this multi-country football series.

The tournament structure divides the teams into two tiers. Tier 1 includes the top eight teams, while the remaining 15 teams compete in Tier 2. Within Tier 2, the BVI U-14 boys’ team has been placed in Group B, alongside Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, the US Virgin Islands, and Dominica.

The CFU Boy’s U-14 Challenge Series is viewed as a crucial platform for nurturing young talent in the region, with fans calling for greater attention to be paid to the sport, particularly in nations not participating this year.

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Cuba took an early lead in the 14th minute, securing their first goal of the match and setting the tone for an eventful competition. However, the British Virgin Islands responded in the 30th minute, levelling the score at 1-1.

The game continued to be tightly contested until the 67th minute when Cuba seized another opportunity, delivering a crucial goal that propelled them to a 2-1 lead. Despite the British Virgin Islands’ efforts, Cuba held on to their advantage until the final whistle, securing the victory.

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The result, which may have significant ramifications for the contenders vying for the league title, sees Islanders FC potentially sidelining Sugar Boys FC from contention.

As the latest standings reveal, VG United remains atop the table with 28 points from 11 games, closely followed by Wolues in second place with 24 points from 10 games. Islanders FC now occupies the third spot with 20 points, also from 10 games, while Sugar Boys FC trails in fourth place with 16 points from 11 games, facing an uphill battle to reclaim their footing.

With football proving to be an unpredictable sport, pundits now acknowledge that the league title race is shaping up to be a three-horse contest.

Islanders FC secured their victory with goals from Antonio Rodney, who opened the scoring in the third minute, and Deshaun Bassaragh, whose decisive strike sealed the win after Romaine Henry had temporarily equalized for Sugar Boys in the 33rd minute.

Fitzroy Daley, Manager/Coach of Islanders FC, commended his team’s resilience, stating, “Well done to my team. It was a hard-fought game, but we persevered despite facing adversity. We demonstrated discipline and showcased our quality football. Overcoming challenges and adapting to different conditions are integral to success, and I’m proud of how the team executed our game plan. With continued effort, we are primed to contend for the title.”

Meanwhile, Wolues FC bolstered their title aspirations with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Lion Heart FC. Phil Nelson, a player for Wolues, praised his team’s performance, emphasising their ability to overcome setbacks and secure a crucial win.

Despite a commanding 2-0 lead for Wolues, a red card and an own goal narrowed the gap to 2-1 at halftime. However, an early second-half goal provided the necessary cushion, ultimately securing the victory despite Lion Heart’s late resurgence.

In another fixture, Positive FC showcased their dominance with a resounding 4-0 win over Old Madrid FC, with goals from Ahkeem Codrington (scoring twice), Omar Tummings, and Daniel Patrick.

With the league table undergoing a shakeup and the competition intensifying, the race for the National League title promises to deliver thrilling encounters and captivating drama in the weeks to come.

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The squad is scheduled to compete at the Estadio Nacional De Nicaragua from 7 p.m. with the objective of progressing to the 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship.

The Concacaf Under-20 Championship Qualifiers take place between February 23 and March 2.

The BVI has been placed in Group A s other will also go up against Cuba, Nicaragua, Belize and Anguilla.

After a round-robin first round, the first-place team from each group will advance to the championship.

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