The Eastern Football Association (EFA) 2025 season continues to showcase thrilling performances, with Malabar Youngstars leading the charge. On October 5, the defending champions delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Heatwave FC at the Arima Velodrome, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches. Midfielder Abraham Martin starred with a brace, supported by goals from Kendell Borneo, Jeromy Joseph, and veteran striker Ricardo John. Youngstars now sit comfortably atop Group A with 19 points, four points clear of CPC Athletic International Academy, who made a statement of their own with a 7-0 thrashing of SKHY FC. Malachi Woodley’s hat-trick led CPC’s dominant display, complemented by Isaiah Isaac’s brace and contributions from Koby Morin and Damon Sankar. Meanwhile, Athletic United secured a 6-1 win over La Horquetta XF, with Jeneke Danzell netting a hat-trick. In Group B, FC Maloney maintained their perfect record with a narrow win over Wallerfield United, while Eastern Connect FC stumbled with a 2-2 draw against Trincity Nationals. FC Porto Arima and CG Poseidon also secured victories, setting the stage for the upcoming “Big 8” knockout stage starting October 26. The EFA final on November 9 will crown the champions, who will take home a $15,000 prize.