VMFA/KFC U-8 and U-10 Challenge Series attracts over 160 footballers

The Vurlon Mills Football Academy Inc. (VMFA) coordinated the KFC sponsored Under-8 and Under-10 Challenge Series on March 1, 2025, at the Saints Ground Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.

It was deemed a major success with over 160 young footballers, ages 6 to 10 years old, participating in a 16-team competition, with eight U-8 teams and eight U-10 teams, competing in a round-robin format in their respective categories.

Participating teams included the Altitude Football Academy (Uitvlugt), Modern Achievers Academy (Georgetown), the Godfrey Blair Sports Academy (Mocha), Vengy FC Academy, the Kickstart Football Academy (Den Amstel), Buxton Stars (Buxton), and teams from the Vurlon Mills Football Academy.

The aim of the initiative was to introduce young footballers to organised football.

Each team was given an opportunity to play three matches each, while all participants received medals and trophies were presented to the first and second placed teams for each age group.

Vurlon Mills, Founder and Director of the Vurlon Mills Football Academy Inc., said: “We believe this is the age group that youth should be exposed to an organised environment, organised training, coaching, and tournament.

“This age group has tremendous talent, as demonstrated today. Youth from the East Coast Demerara, West Coast Demerara, East Bank Demerara and Georgetown were given that opportunity today and performed exceptionally. Special thanks to the hardworking coaches, volunteers, and parents of all the participating teams who are working with our future ballers. Must also thank our sponsor and partner KFC Guyana for their commitment to youth and football development.”

The Vurlon Mills Football Academy would like to express its gratitude to KFC Guyana for its unwavering support, enabling the academy to continue to coordinate and create an enabling environment for youth to develop their football skills and be rounded sportsmen and women.