Portsmouth Football Academy Hosts Successful U-11 & U-13 Youth Football Festival

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Portsmouth Football Academy Hosts Successful U-11 & U-13 Youth Football Festival

Portsmouth, Dominica – April 9, 2026 — The Portsmouth Football Academy successfully hosted its U-11 and U-13 Youth Football Festival in Portsmouth on Thursday, April 9, 2026, bringing together some of the most promising young football talent from Dominica and the French West Indies.

The one-day festival featured a series of competitive round-robin matches followed by a championship final in the U-13 division, providing a platform for player development, talent identification, and regional football collaboration.

In the U-13 division, Club Sport Guadeloupe emerged as champions after an outstanding unbeaten run, culminating in a 3–0 victory over Newtown JFA in the final. Their dominance throughout the tournament was reflected in both team performance and individual accolades.

Newtown JFB secured the title in the U-11 division, finishing ahead of National FA and Portsmouth FA in a competitive round-robin format that showcased the depth of young talent within Dominica.

Individual Award Winners

U-13 Division

• Best Goalkeeper: Djayden BÉNARD (Club Sport Guadeloupe)
• Best Defender: Zage Campbell
• Best Midfielder & MVP: Kylian DURIMEL (Club Sport Guadeloupe)
• Top Scorer: Tiago PENTIER (Club Sport Guadeloupe)

U-11 Division

• Best Goalkeeper: Zayne Shemiakov
• Best Defender: Zurie Charles
• Best Midfielder & MVP: Dylon Prevost

The festival highlighted the technical ability, discipline, and competitive spirit of all participating teams, while reinforcing the importance of structured youth football programs in developing the next generation of players.

Speaking on the success of the event, organizers noted that the festival continues to serve as a vital platform for grassroots football development in Dominica, while strengthening regional ties through competition with teams from Guadeloupe.

The Portsmouth Football Academy extends sincere thanks to all participating teams, coaches, match officials, volunteers, and supporters whose contributions ensured the success of the event.

As youth football continues to grow, initiatives like this festival remain critical in building pathways for young athletes and positioning Dominica as a hub for football development in the region.

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