Academy Women’s Team Win CIFA President’s Cup

Academy Sports Club women’s team won the CIFA President’s Cup with an exciting 3-2 victory over Sunset FC on Wednesday, 5 March, at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.

The winning goal was scored by team captain Chelsea Brown, who delivered a powerful header from a corner kick in the dying minutes of the match.

Academy’s balanced squad, featuring a successful mix of young and experienced players, delivered a standout performance against one of the strongest teams in the league, demonstrating the depth and quality throughout the roster.

“This President’s Cup victory is a testament to the dedication of our women’s programme and the club’s philosophy of investing in youth development,” said Paul Byles, head coach of Academy Sports Club Men’s team and head of the club’s youth programme, in a press release.

“Every player contributed to this win against a formidable Sunset FC side. The leadership shown by Chelsea Brown in those final moments exemplifies the character we aim to build in all our players,” he added.

The hard-fought final showcased the progress of Academy’s women’s programme,  which is headed up by coach Fabian Sangines.

The President’s Cup triumph comes at the midway point of the season, giving Academy’s women’s team positive momentum as they continue their league campaign.