The 2026 Kenson Casimir Bay Bay Cup football tournament commenced with spectacular performances as New Generation FC delivered a stunning 9-0 victory against Dominators FC on January 25 at Francis Baba Lastic Grounds in Gros Islet. Monchy United similarly began their campaign with a decisive win in the group stage matches.
New Generation FC, visiting from Babonneau, demonstrated exceptional prowess through standout performances by Yanic Noel and Shevon Byron, the 2024 Youth Footballer of the Year. The match saw an early breakthrough with Araon Richards scoring in the 12th minute, followed by additional first-half goals from Byron and Lee Edward, establishing a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime.
The second half intensified New Generation’s dominance as Yanic Noel secured a remarkable hat-trick, matched by Shevon Byron’s trio of goals. A further advantage came from an own goal by Dominators’ Tennyson Burke, culminating in the overwhelming 9-0 result.
In the subsequent Group B encounter, Monchy United capitalized on veteran striker Troy Greenidge’s expertise. Greenidge scored within the first five minutes against Northern United, who responded with aggressive but fruitless attacks after halftime. Greenidge sealed the victory with a second goal, finalizing the score at 2-0.
Monchy United’s head coach, Zane Stephen, expressed anticipation for a thrilling and competitive tournament. The event, organized by the Gros Islet Football League, features eight teams vying for the championship title and over $10,000 in prizes. Matches resume on January 28, featuring Gros Islet Veterans versus Police FC and national champions GMC United against Gros Islet Youth.