Nelson Street, Carenage Govt win football league titles

The Port of Spain and Environs Primary School Football League concluded on October 28 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium training field in Mucurapo, with Nelson Street Boys’ RC School and Carenage Girls’ Government Primary School emerging as champions in their respective categories. Nelson Street Boys’ RC School secured two titles, winning both the boys’ Under-15 division and the boys’ 11-and-Under category. In the Under-15 final against Belmont Government Primary School, Nelson Street faced an early setback as Belmont took the lead in the eighth minute. However, Shuquan Noel equalized in the 23rd minute, followed by Tafari Charles giving Nelson Street the lead in the 27th minute. Belmont leveled the score in the 40th minute, but Noel’s decisive goal in the 52nd minute sealed the victory for Nelson Street. In the 11-and-Under final, Nelson Street dominated with a 2-0 win over the International School of Port of Spain, thanks to goals from Jovanni Johnson and Tafari Charles. Meanwhile, Carenage Girls’ Government Primary School claimed the girls’ Under-15 title after defeating St Agnes Anglican Primary School in the final. The awards ceremony was graced by former national footballer Radanfah Abu Bakr, who serves as the director of sponsorship and community outreach for Sports and Games Ltd. Abu Bakr praised the young athletes, emphasizing the company’s dedication to fostering youth development through sports. The event was made even more special with Sports and Games sponsoring the prizes, celebrating the remarkable talent on display.