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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – St. Paul’s FC celebrated a historic victory on Sunday, September 7, 2025, as they clinched the National Bank Premier League title with a decisive 2-0 win against RAMS Village Superstars. The match, held at the Technical Center in St. Peters, showcased St. Paul’s unwavering dominance in local football. Goals from Keithroy Freeman and Kalonji Clarke sealed the win, marking the team’s fifth Premier League championship in six seasons and their eighth overall. This victory also secured their second consecutive title, completing a 2-0 sweep in the best-of-three finals. The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) lauded St. Paul’s for their resilience and championship mindset in a social media statement, while also commending the Village Superstars for their tenacity. However, the triumph was not without controversy, as the club recently faced backlash for publicly criticizing a referee, who has since received support from the local referees’ association.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) kicked off their home campaign in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a nail-biting five-wicket victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) at Providence Stadium. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Warriors restricted TKR to a competitive total of 167 for 5, thanks to a late onslaught by Kieron Pollard, who smashed 54 off just 18 balls. Despite a shaky start in their chase, the Warriors found momentum through Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, who combined for a crucial 50-run partnership. The match reached a tense climax in the final over, with Dwaine Pretorius hitting a match-winning six off Kieron Pollard to seal the victory. Moeen Ali was instrumental with the ball, conceding just 11 runs in his four overs. The thrilling encounter marked a triumphant start for the Warriors in front of their home crowd.

In a nail-biting encounter at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, the Guyana Amazon Warriors clinched a dramatic four-wicket victory over the Barbados Royals in Game 21 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The match, which extended late into the evening due to rain delays, saw Shai Hope deliver a match-winning performance, anchoring the Warriors’ chase with an unbeaten 62 off just 29 balls.